training

Cartoon depicting a skipper hit by the boom.

It's to be hoped your first time sailing will not be quite as fraught as this.

Your instructor will explain the use of all those bits of string, and you'll be amazed at just how many names a piece of string can have!

Throughout the year the club offers a variety of instruction courses both practical and theoretical. On the practical side there is usually sailing instruction for youngsters starting out, and of course there are always opportunities for those wishing to get involved with racing, either offshore or dinghies.

While the theoretical side which, usually involves the study of navigation, meteorology, seamanship, the IRPCS, VHF-DSC and passage planning, the latter now being an integral part of SOLAS V. This generally takes place during the autumn and winter months inside the club house, which makes a pleasant environment for learning.

Brian Thompson of ABSC can be contacted for other RYA courses including ICC's and VHF DSC's have a look at his web site, or phone him the numbers in the year book.

www.ab-sailingcruises.co.uk

ABSC ran an RYA Coastal Skipper & Yachtmaster shore-based course at the clubhouse during the winter months, which finished in March 08. The photograph below shows the happy bunch enjoying a drink after there debrief and awards.

ABSC is also offering a Day Skipper course in November 08 which will be taught over 3
consecutive weekends. For more information on the course click on the link below.

If Brian is unavailable; Richard Wells can also provide RYA courses, his number's in the book.

Day Skipper Course in November

The 2007/8 Coastal Skipper & Yachtmaster Course.
Celebrating their awards.

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W&FYC TRAINING PROGRAMME