Advanced Start Racing
An introduction to dinghy racing. A course to learn the skills to start club racing. This is run in the AFTERNOONS.
Important information
Suitable for those with RYA Stage 4 and sailing with Spinnakers and who are experienced in sailing in strong winds.
All the skills required to start club racing, including how to maximise boat speed and outwit your opponents. The course will be run in club Hartley 12’s, RS Fevas or Laser 4.7’s.
This course is run in the afternoons.
Frequently Asked Questions
All courses are held at St Mawes Sailing Club Quay off Tredenham Road (not the town quay or the club house), TR2 5AW. As you approach St Mawes on the A3078, pass the Fire Station on the left, travel a further 0.75km, as the road bears right there is a lane on the left with a small yellow sign. There is no parking at the quay, for safety please do not park on yellow lines at the top of the lane. There is a large car park in St Mawes and limited street parking.
We strongly recommend a wetsuit, waterproof top, hat, sun-cream and footwear (wetsuit boots, sandals or old trainers). We provide buoyancy aids but if you have your own you are welcome to use it. Wetsuits are available to hire from Bob Warren at Roseland Paddle & Sail (07970 926409). Sailors who aren't properly dressed won't be allowed on the water.
In a bag, you may wish to bring a bottle of water and a small snack, a towel and change of clothes (there is a very small changing area and shower), please bring your RYA log book if you have one. If you are attending a full day course bring a packed lunch.
If you have completed all the necessary syllabus points listed in the logbook and your instructor judges you competent enough for that certificate, you will be presented with the relevant RYA certificate. Attending a course is no guarantee of certification as your progress will depend on how well you have kept up your skills and how hard you work during your course. Adverse weather conditions may prevent enough practical sessions being run to cover all syllabus points.
A team of RYA Dinghy Instructors supervised by a RYA Senior Instructor and helped by Assistant Instructors. All instructors are trained in first-aid, rescue boat handling and teaching techniques to RYA standards. The centre Principal is Bob Hindmarsh.
Mornings
Please arrive at 9.30
The sessions end at 12.30.
Afternoons
Please arrive 13.30
The sessions end at 16.00.
This is an afternoon course held on 29th May to 2nd June, 3rd July to 7th July, 10th July to 14th July, 24th July to 28th July, 31st July to 4th August, 7th August to 11th August
We would discourage you from remaining at the quay once the course has started as there is limited space. However you are always welcome to watch proceedings. Dependant on weather conditions sailing will take place around St Mawes harbour or up towards Percuil, if you are afloat, please keep well away from the coaching area and leave any rescue processes to the designated safety boats and crew.
Please be aware that in the past, we have found that parents in close proximity to a group (either on a beach or on the water) can have an adverse effect on the group which is unfair on the other members of the group so please give the group sufficient space.