WOSC Sailing School
West Oxfordshire Sailing Club has a well established, Royal Yachting Association (RYA) recognised, sailing school that has taught people of all ages (12 to 65+) to sail for many years. All tuition is organised under the supervision of a RYA Senior Instructor and participants will gain a nationally recognised certificate in sailing.
The Sailing School offers two basic courses:
Level 1 - On this course, we start with the assumption that you have never been in a sailing boat before and, by the end, you will be able to sail in light winds with an instructor in the boat.
Level 2 - By the end of this course, you will be safety conscious, have a basic knowledge of sailing and be capable of sailing, in light winds, without an instructor on board.
Each course lasts two days (Saturday and Sunday), each day starting promptly at 9.30 and ending at approximately 17.00
The costs are:
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Members of WOSC |
Non Members |
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£80 per level |
£90 per level |
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£140 for Level 1 & 2 consecutively |
£170 for Level 1 & 2 consecutively |
These prices include a non-refundable booking fee of £15 per level
For these fees you receive experienced tuition, use of club boats and relevant equipment, access to changing rooms with hot showers, tea and coffee, a personal log and a beginners handbook.
You must be able to swim 50 metres in light clothing (you will not be tested on this) but you are expected to be confident enough in water, wearing a buoyancy aid, to participate in the capsize drill.
It is recommended that, if possible, you take levels 1 and 2 on consecutive weekends. The continuity of learning with a group that you get to know, can make learning easier and adds to your enjoyment.
If you or friends from outside the club would like to experience learning to sail in a framework of safety please contact Steve Murray for further details.
Steve Murray (Sailing School Principal)
Course Programme for 2010
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May |
8th & 9th May (Sat & Sun)
15th & 16th May (Sat & Sun) |
Level one for and level two combined (you will need to book on and attend both weekends) |
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June |
| 12th & 13th June (Sat & Sun) |
Level one for total beginners |
| 19th & 20th June (Sat & Sun) |
Level two (follows on from level one or equivalent experience) |
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July |
| 10th & 11th July (Sat & Sun) |
Level one for total beginners |
| 17th & 18th July (Sat & Sun) |
Level two (follows on from level one or equivalent experience) |
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September |
| 18th & 19th Sep (Sat & Sun) |
Level one for total beginners |
| 25th & 26th Sep (Sat & Sun) |
Level two (follows on from level one or equivalent experience) |
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All these courses are designed primarily for adults or as a family experience. It is suggested that the youngest age for Level 1 should be 11 and the youngest age for level 2 should be 13. All young people under 16 must be accompanied by their parent/guardian at all times
Please contact Steve Murray for further details. |