
Course and qualification
RYA Dinghy Regional Racing
About this course
Developing skills and providing the knowledge required to enable adaptability in changing and challenging conditions and different venues. A practical course working on the key techniques and knowledge to enable you to take part in a wider range of open meetings and regional competition. This course will cover elements such as Starting from different parts of the line; formulating a pre-start race plan; changing the rig on the water; boat on boat tactics and loose and tight covering
Course fundamentals
| Minimum age | Age requirement varies by training centre |
|---|---|
| Duration | 8 hours on water tuition |
| Course content | A practical course working on the key techniques and knowledge to enable you to take part in a wider range of open meetings and regional competition. This course will cover elements such as Starting from different parts of the line; formulating a pre-start race plan; changing the rig on the water; boat on boat tactics and loose and tight covering |
| Certificate or qualification | The appropriate RYA course completion certificate is awarded following successful completion of the course and its prescribed assessment. |
| Award type | Course completion certificate |
| Separate assessment | Not required |
Prerequisites
Entry requirement
RYA Club Racing or to the level of.
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Recommended course progression
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- Step 1 · To doRYA schemes:Small Boat SailingRYA
RYA Youth Sailing Scheme – Start Sailing Stage 1
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RYA Youth Sailing Scheme – Start Sailing Stage 2
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RYA Youth Sailing Scheme – Start Sailing Stage 3
Build your confidence and develop the skills needed to sail in different directions in moderate conditions. Improved rigging; Sailing theory; Launching and recovery; Building confidence in a range of sailing…
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