SSC Training

Slaughden Sailing Club can now offer training leading to the following RYA qualifications. Note, however, that we are not a commercial training establishment and courses are only taught if there is sufficient demand and suitably qualified instructors with the time to spare!

Level 1 Start Sailing – getting afloat

An introduction to the sport, covering the minimum knowledge required to get afloat under supervision. It will give you a basic understanding of boat handling techniques and background knowledge.

Level 2 Basic Skills – the foundations of the sport

Becoming a competent sailor in light winds with an introduction to sailing techniques and manoeuvres, rigging, launching, safety, capsize recovery and basic rules of the road.

Start Racing – go club racing

The start line for enjoying club racing. All you need to know to get round the course and have the confidence, skills and knowledge to take part in club racing in good conditions.

Day Sailing – go cruising

Passage planning and decision making for small boat cruising, giving you a confident, safe approach to planning and executing a short cruise in a dinghy, keelboat or multihull.

Powerboat Level 1/2 Course

This two-day course provides the skills and background knowledge needed to drive a powerboat and is the basis of the International Certificate of Competence. It includes Close quarters handling, high speed manoeuvres, man overboard recovery and collision regulations. The course can be taken inland or on the coast and your certificate will be endorsed accordingly.

Safety Boat Course

This two-day course provides the skills required when acting as an escort craft, safety boat or coach boat for a fleet of dinghies, windsurfers or canoes, and for racing or training activities. Prior to the course you will need to hold the RYA Level 2 Powerboat certificate.

First Aid Course

In a medical emergency a little first aid knowledge and immediate action can save lives, especially in remote locations.

This one-day course is designed to provide a working knowledge of first aid for people using small craft and to support skippers. It fulfils the requirements for professional skippers of small craft working within 60 miles of safe haven. The course is MCA and HSE approved, and satisfies the requirements of some categories of commercial work afloat.

Members who would like further information or wish to enrol please contact the Training Principal - see Club Info Contact page.