Adult Training - September 2025

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RYA National Sailing Scheme Syllabus and Logbook (G4)
This book gives details of the syllabus of the RYA National Sailing Scheme for sailing dinghies, keelboats and multihulls with space for log entries and certificates.

The courses are available at Training Centres throughout the UK and Europe. RYA recognition means you will be taught to the RYA’s high standards ensuring your course will be safe, informative and enjoyable.

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A two-day course following the RYA Level 2 Better Sailing Syllabus

Builds on the knowledge you will have gained on the Level 1 Start sailing course.

Assumed Knowledge
Level 1 Start sailing

There is a theory session held on Wednesday 13th July at 6:30pm which students need to attend
Minimum Age 16

Course Content
How to sail in all directions, including an awareness of launching and recovering

Ability after course
Able to sail in light winds without an instructor on board

Note that this course is only open to individual or full family memberships. If you would like to join the club please contact membership@greatmoor.org.uk

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A two-day course following the RYA Level 1 Start Sailing Syllabus

Introducing you to sailing with all you need to know to get afloat under supervision.

Assumed Knowledge
None

Minimum Age 16

Course Content
How to sail in all directions, including an awareness of launching and recovering

Ability after course
Able to sail in light winds under supervision

Please note there is a theory session on Wednesday 24th April which students must attend

Note that this course is only open to individual or full family memberships. If you would like to join the club please contact membership@greatmoor.org.uk

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RYA Start Sailing Handbook(G3)
This is an ideal learning and reference tool packed with the essential knowledge that you need to get afloat, regardless of your age.

Each chapter guides you through essential information on areas key to learning the sport. Chapters include:

Rigging your boat Going afloat Basic skills Tacking Gybing Leaving and returning to shore

The RYA’s long-established training methods are recognised as world leading and this book will help you gain both confidence and knowledge.

This new edition has been updated with a completely new layout with larger and more detailed illustrations to help enhance learning.

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RYA Advanced Sailing Handbook(G12)
This third edition of the RYA Advanced Dinghy Sailing Handbook is designed to accompany the advanced sailing modules in the RYA National Sailing Scheme:

Day Sailing Seamanship skills Sailing with Spinnakers Start Racing Performance Sailing

There is an informative but easy to follow format which is packed full of detailed drawings and diagrams. This provides clear instruction on the different manoeuvres, and detailed explanations of relevant sailing theory.

An invaluable aid to anyone taking one of the RYA advanced sailing modules. It follows on from the first book in the series, the Start Sailing Handbook, and is the perfect progression for people who are hoping to improve their knowledge and skills.

This new edition has been updated with a completely new layout with larger and more detailed illustrations to help enhance learning and includes extra detail on dealing with capsizes, trapezing and foiling.