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OTLEY SAILING CLUB

 

The Clubhouse, Weston Water,

Bridge End Quarry, Otley. LS21 3DS

 

Telephone: 01943 850391

E-mail: oscsailingsecretary@tiscali.co.uk

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Dinghy Training at Otley Sailing Club

Otley Sailing Club provides sailing training for members whether an absolute beginner or a more advanced sailor.

RYA Youth Sailors Scheme

Stage 1: Have fun, get wet, go sailing. An action packed introduction to the sport.

Stage 2: Finish off the starter skills and get control. Progress through the basic skills.

Stage3: By the end of a Stage 3 course you've learnt to sail in any direction, launch and recover and feel in command of your boat.

Stage 4: After this course, you've arrived: you can make your own choice afloat, manoeuvre at close quarters and trim your sails expertly. You can now chose to go on and select from the advanced modules from the National Sailing Scheme.

RYA National Sailing Scheme

Start Sailing Level 1 An Introduction to the sport, covering the minimum knowledge required to get afloat under supervision. This

Basic Skills Level 2: Become a competent sailor in light winds.

Advanced Modules:

Seamanship Skills: How to handle the boat in all circumstances and solve problems afloat. This course will give you a solid foundation for all your sailing.

Day Sailing: Passage planning and decision making for small boat cruising. Not available at the club other than occasional Tidal weekends at other centres on the East coast.

Sailing with Spinnakers: Everything you need to know to enjoy modern, three sail boats.

Start Racing: The start  line for enjoying club racing. All you need to know to get round the course and lay the foundation for winning.

Taster Sessions:

Still not sure? Try a Taster session. We run these regularly during the spring and summer to give a chance for you to take to the water, initially with one of our experienced sailors at the helm to show you how. After a demonstration, if you wish you can have a go yourself.

RYA National Powerboat Scheme:

Level 1 Introduction to Power boating: A practical introduction to boat handling.

Level 2 National Powerboat Course: Be competent - learn the essentials to be a skilled Powerboat driver.

Safety Boat Course: Boat handling and positioning skills, towing, and safety considerations when acting as a safety boat for racing or training activities.

Shore based training

RYA One Day First Aid Course: First aid and resuscitation techniques for yachtsmen, including a knowledge of the treatment for hypothermia.  You will need a current 1st aid certificate to become one of our safety boat drivers.

RYA Level 1/2 Dinghy Certificate 2009

Spring

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Practical on water sessions Saturdays/Sundays 10.00 am

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Theory Sessions Thursdays 2nd, 9th, 16th and 23rd April

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Level 1 4th April - 5th April

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Level 2 18th April - 19th April

Autumn 

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Practical on water sessions Saturdays/Sundays 10.00 am

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Theory Sessions Thursdays 7.30 pm 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th September

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Level 1 5th - 6th September

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Level 2 19th, 20th September 

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Fees: (Current to 2008 and may increase slightly)

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Members  £90 - £30 Deposit

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Temporary Members  £200

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£50 Booking Deposit

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Fees:(Currrent to 2008 and may increase slightly)

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Members  £90 - £30 Deposit

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Temporary Members  £200

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£50 Booking Deposi

Contact: antonycam@fsmail.net Contact: antonycam@fsmail.net
 

The New Modular Courses

Seamanship Course

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Spinnaker, Trapeze and Advanced Skills by arrangement with Instructors.
 

 

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Launching and recovering the boat in different circumstances, stopping, reducing sail, recovering a man overboard

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Must have sailing skills to the standard of Level 2

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Fees: 

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£90 Members

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Temporary Members  £150

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£50 Booking Deposit

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Fees:

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£80 members £20 deposit

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£100 Temporary members with a deposit of £50

Contact: antonycam@fsmail.net Contact: antonycam@fsmail.net

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RYA Powerboat Courses 2008

RYA Safety boat Course 2008

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  By arrangement if there is sufficient demand.

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By arrangement if there is sufficient demand.

 

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Must have Powerboat Level 2

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Max 6 Persons

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Fees:

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Members  £90 - £30 Deposit

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Temporary Members  £200

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£50 Booking Deposit

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Fees:

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Members: £80 with a deposit of £20

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Non-members: £200 with a deposit of £50

Contact: tom.busfield@btopenworld.com

Contact:  tom.busfield@btopenworld.com

Application forms for all courses from Anthony Cam (Sailing) or Tom Busfield (Power and Safety Boat) -

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RYA First Aid Course

 

 

 
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By arrangement when there is sufficient demand.

 

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Fees:

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Members  £30

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Instructors - no charge.

Contact:oscsailingsecretary

   
 

If you would like to find out more about Otley Sailing Club, please send your questions to

email: oscsailingsecretary@tiscali.co.uk

 

 

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