Starting from scratch..

   Yeah, Earlswood and Redditch SC are closer, I know about Redditch SC (But i never realised how many sailing clubs are so close!) I wouldn't mind travelling a bit further to find the right club, a better lake/resevoir, where the people are nice and welcoming...

In regards to the RYA level 1/2 courses.. what level does this put you at? Does this allow you the knowledge to become a member and get out there and perfect the skills? 

At Bartley - the RYA level 1&2 course.. I am a little confused, is the stated cost per level, or is it for the levels 1&2 courses?

Dan.

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Danny Boy Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Newbie Joined: 27 May 12 Location: Redditch, UK Online Status: Offline Posts: 4	Post Options Post Reply Quote Danny Boy Report Post Quote Reply Topic: Starting from scratch.. Posted: 29 May 12 at 6:54pm
	Yeah, Earlswood and Redditch SC are closer, I know about Redditch SC (But i never realised how many sailing clubs are so close!) I wouldn't mind travelling a bit further to find the right club, a better lake/resevoir, where the people are nice and welcoming... In regards to the RYA level 1/2 courses.. what level does this put you at? Does this allow you the knowledge to become a member and get out there and perfect the skills? At Bartley - the RYA level 1&2 course.. I am a little confused, is the stated cost per level, or is it for the levels 1&2 courses? Dan.

yachtfrenzy Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Newbie Joined: 03 Oct 12 Online Status: Offline Posts: 4	Post Options Post Reply Quote yachtfrenzy Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 03 Oct 12 at 12:47am
	"In regards to the RYA level 1/2 courses.. what level does this put you at? Does this allow you the knowledge to become a member and get out there and perfect the skills?" Danny, did you get an answer to that question as I'm wondering the same thing?

winging it Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 22 Mar 07 Online Status: Offline Posts: 3958	Post Options Post Reply Quote winging it Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 05 Oct 12 at 7:31pm
	Level one is the absolute basics and should be followed as closely as possible (time wise) by level 2. Level 2 is the recognised certificate of competence that will allow you to go to a commercial centre and hire a dinghy then manage it in reasonable wind strength. You can join a club without any knowledge at all and can also learn by crewing for more experienced sailors, plus many clubs run training courses which you can do once you are a member. The best bet is to visit plenty of clubs in your area, talk to the members, see what is on offer and then choose which you want to join. You don't have to do your course at a commercial centre; many smaller clubs offer quality tuition.
	the same, but different...