Dinghy at SYC

 

Through the unique partnership with Sussex Yacht Club, the Club is able to arrange some dinghy training courses in the locked  canal in Southwick two miles to the east of Shoreham-by-Sea in April and in September 2006. The clubhouse, founded in 19th century, offers the use of the classroom and cooking facilities on the upper floor and the changing and storage facilities on the ground floor, covering the most of the course syllabus. This is an ideal opportunity for students to gain vital experience. The instructor-led  course is held at Southwick Clubhouse (upper left) on Saturdays and Sundays starting at 9am and finishing around 4pm. Students can go out sailing or improve initial skills  in the non-tidal water of the canal (right) for up to three hours before the lunch time at the clubhouse.   After the lunch, they could have an opportunity to sail out beyond the Canal Lock onto the sea within the harbour or the open sea beyond the harbour, or sail down the tidal river towards the modern Shoreham clubhouse (lower left) on the historic waterside property site. All depend on the weather conditions   No formal training qualifications are provided, but experienced sailors are there for advice, and the safety boat cover is provided.

RYA Dinghy Training Level 1

 

Looking for somewhere to learn to sail with deaf and hard of hearing people? Look no further! Sussex Yacht Club is offering a weekend course for hearing impaired adults in learning how to sail, with a deaf Instructor supported by a dedicated team of 5 deaf Assistant Instructors and the Club Instructors.  Also a qualified communicator will be present throughout the course.   This course will cover the basic area of sailing, including helming and crewing a dinghy on all points of sailing, rigging, launching and recovery, approaching jetties up and down wind, man overboard and capsizing towards a Royal Yachting Association Dinghy Level 1 Certificate. Sussex Yacht Club is a RYA Training centre.   On completion of the course, you will be able to sail a dinghy safely and independently in light conditions. So please book the below event to secure your place early!

Saturday, 16th and Sunday, 17th September 2006  [pdf 640 KB]