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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.

Activity at Blithfield

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

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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....

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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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