Training
at Blithfield
At Blithfield, the majority of our training is run by
volunteers from our membership who have achived the
relevant RYA standards. Because of our size, you will
find that our courses are enthusiastically run, but on a
less frequent basis than a commercial or seaside venue.
We are a Royal
Yachting Association recognised teaching
establishmentand have a large selection of club boats available for use
during training sessions. As a not-for profit club, we
focus on increasing the numbers in the sport, and heavily
rely on our volunteers, rather than earning money.
Junior Programme
The junior programme always starts with a 'Kick Start'
course over the May Bank Holiday Weekend. This is
an extremely good introduction for beginners and novice
sailors, as it follows the RYA's Youth Sailing Scheme and
quickly gets them up to speed over the course of the
weekend. The rest of the Junior Programme follows
on from this introductory weekend - please check the
calendar below. As our programme is yearly, please get in
touch if you have "missed the boat" for this
year.
Adult Programme
The adult training programme starts with the RYA level 1/2
for complete beginners with refresher and race training
for those with previous experience.
Powerboat Training
The powerboat training is for juniors and adults alike.
The key focus is to ensure that club members are able to
safely handle a powerboat to assist with capsized dinghys,
mooring committee boats and general safety on the water.
It is improtant that Juniors are also taught safe
practices including the use of kill cords and
manouvarability of the boat.
In 2009, Blithfield is once again hosting
the RYA West Midlands RIB Challenge, aimed improcing
skills, knowlege and exprience of handling powerboats.
The event is on Saturday 5th Septemeber at Blithfield
Sailing Club, registration is at 9am. The RYA West
Midlands region have a dedicated website at http://www.ryawm.co.uk/Powerboat.htm
Feedback emailed to one of our instructors
"
I thought that you organised and managed the
course very well, with just the right mix of class room
work and maximum time in the boats!! I also thought
that the way you and your team of instructors blended and
worked together with consistency throughout, was first
class. The whole course was delivered in a most
informative and structured and friendly manner, with the
onus on safety, whilst still promoting the fun you can
have sailing. I was particularly impressed with the
friendly and unselfish way that all the instructors
passed on and shared their knowledge and experience with
all of us on the course. I am looking forward to
putting into practice, the new skills I have learnt and
will be joining Blithfield Sailing Club to build on my
sailing experience....
"
Can't say fairer than that!!
 Click to
download the 2009 training calendar (pdf
6kb)
Jerry Hoyle, Principal of Training
David Phillips, Chief Instructor
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