The 6-week course will see a structured but fun introduction to yachting, allowing each student to work with a qualified instructor to gain an insight into everything yachting has to offer! The course will predominantly be using the UPSU J80s.
Brief
The 6-week course will see a structured but fun introduction to yachting, allowing each student to work with a qualified instructor to gain an insight into everything yachting has to offer! The course will predominantly be using the UPSU J80s.
The course will help you to explore Plymouth Sound, known locally as just The Sound.
Plymouth was the host for one of sailing's most prestigious competitions, the America's Cup in 2012. The event attracted thousands of international visitors and large crowds who came to watch the world's best sailors competing in the spectacular natural amphitheatre of Plymouth Sound.
At the end of your course you should feel confident and competent enough to go out sailing under the supervision of an RYA Instructor and to join the UPYC.
The University of Plymouth has 2 very strong and active clubs who operate out of Mount Batten, these clubs can help you continue developing your newly learnt skills and love for sailing:
UPSU Yacht Club http://upyc.upsu.plym.ac.uk/about/
UPSU Sail & Power http://www.upsu.com/sports/sportsclubs/6913/
The UPSU Yacht Club will be working closely with the students on this course and can help you to further your development after the course has finished. The club run regular cruising sessions on week days and weekends, as well as trips around the South Coast during weekends.
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Dates |
Times |
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Saturday 4th October |
1000-1300 |
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Saturday 11th october |
1000-1300 |
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Saturday 18th October |
1000-1300 |
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Saturday 25th October |
1000-1300 |
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Saturday 8th October |
1000-1300 |
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Saturday 15th November |
1000-1300 |
Included
All equipment including life jackets and outer layers if required, changing facilities including showers and qualified instructors.
Students will need to bring appropriate shoes and suitable warm clothes to wear under an outer layer- if you have your own waterproofs please bring with you. There is a café onsite or the students should bring a packed lunch and drink.
You will need to print the payment confirmation and bring to your first session at MBC.
Restrictions
Students must be aged 14-25.
Maximum of 10 places!
Cancellation
In the event of adverse weather conditions the session will be postponed: the UPSU Watersports Coordinator or the lead instructor will endeavour to contact you at least 24 hours prior to the session, using the email address or telephone number enter. It is the students responsibility to check their emails and voicemails for these notifications before making their way to each session.
Contact: For further information, please contact Tori Taylor, UPSU Watersports Coordinator on Victoria.taylor@su.plymouth.ac.uk