RYA Start Racing (keelboat)

The RYA Start Keelboat Racing course teaches all you need to know to get round the race course and have the confidence, skills and knowledge to take part in club racing in good conditions. This course is the start line for enjoying club racing.

Course Structure

The RYA Start Keelboat Racing course will teach you about effective boat preparation, equip you with boat handling skills and inform and prepare you for mark rounding, start lines, the course, race strategy, tactics and racing rules.

Day 1 of this short course is devoted to specialist training. On day 2, you will have the opportunity to put into practice your new-found skills and techniques as you crew in one of the RSYC Club races as part of either the Frostbite Series, Spring Seres or Winter Series. This is an exciting way to learn and the best way to reinforce the training from Day 1.

Useful Information

Pre Requisites:

You should be qualified to RYA Keelboat Better Sailing Level 3 OR have the equivalent experience prior to joining the Start Keelboat Racing course.

What's Included:

2 days shared use of one of our performance racing keelboats

2 days of instruction

Loan of a life jacket

RYA Start Keelboat Racing Certificate

Entry fees for a RSYC race

Free Parking ( Subject to terms & conditions )

What's Not Included:

Lunch

Footwear

Wet weather gear (£5/day hire if required)