RYA Better Sailing (Level 3)

Course Overview

This improver course seeks to bridge the gap between start sailing, Basic Skills, and the Advanced Modules by offering an introduction to the different modules, allowing sailors to select more easily their preferred routes within the sport. Better sailing allows for opportunity to practise and consolidate sailing techniques and experience some of the activities form the Advanced modules have to offer, helping to build confidence and support development of good technique and independent sailing.

Price

Click here for 2024 training price list  (Two day RYA Sailing Course)

2025 Dates

No Dates. (If interested please contact marine.manager@hisc.co.uk)

Pre Requirements

It will be assumed that every student starting this course has already mastered the practical skills and absorbed the background knowledge required for the basic skills course.

Timings

Each day will start at 9am and finish at 4pm

What’s included

You will be able to use one of our club boats, normally a zest for single handers and a venture for double handers or laser 2000.

What to bring

Make sure you have the appropriate clothing for the weather. A wetsuit is encouraged, footwear you’re happy to get wet, layers if it’s cold, sun cream and a hat if it’s not and a buoyancy aid. Alternatively, the buoyancy aid can be rented from the club for a small fee.

Refreshments

During the summer, the snack bar will be open to purchase snacks, drinks, and lunch. The restaurant will also be open for dinner in the evenings.

Accommodation

Our Dunes and Stocker accommodation blocks offer a range of different rooms. From our admiral’s cabin through to the cadets’, there will be something suitable for everyone.

Parking

We have a large carpark onsite and down our causeway. However, if you are in a motorhome you will have to find alternative parking for overnight stays.