TRAINING WEEK

Dinghy Sailing Courses

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
None, but participants should be confident/comfortable in the water

REQUIRED GEAR
Trainees must bring their own suitable clothing for the course. Loch Earn is remarkably cold all year long so a well-fitting full wetsuit (or even a drysuit on colder summer days), spray top and dinghy sailing boots are highly recommended. Trainees also need a well fitting bouyancy aid designed for sailing. The club has only a few to lend. LOMO in Glasgow is a quick and affordable resource for basic gear. The Training Principal at principal@lochearnsc.com can assist with gear advice if needed.

Changing facilities and hot showers are available in the clubhouse. Space for tents and small campervans is available if booked in advance.

Personal boats are welcome from all attendees and non-member boats can be stored at LESC for the week. Please arrange storage of any non-member boats in advance with the Training Principal at principal@lochearnsc.com.

MINIMUM AGE
8

Child Protection: Loch Earn Sailing Club has a 'Safe and Fun' child protection policy. There will be a Child Welfare Officer available for the whole of Training Week. For more information about LESC's Safeguarding policies, see Safeguarding.

CONTENT
Varies depending on applicants and weather conditions but RYA National and Youth Scheme certification is the aim

CERTIFICATE ISSUING CRITERIA
See https://www.rya.org.uk/training/small-boat-sailing/dinghy/

FORMAT
Predominantly afloat but with some classroom elements

DATES
Second full week in July every year

HOURS
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM Mon
9:30 AM - 4:30 PM Tues - Fri

Start times are important because a late start means a late finish. Students should bring a packed lunch each day and be dressed for the start time above.
Note: De-rigging and putting away of boats and equipment is an essential part of the course and students are expected to de-rig and put away their boat at the end of each day.

COST
LESC does not aim to make a profit on Training Week. Trainee fees cover instructor fees, safety boat fuel, boat repair, and equipment replacement, etc.

See Fees page for mose up-to-date information.

APPLICATION
Applications open to LESC members only on 1 May and then to the public on 15 May.

As applications are received, we will build classes, and once minimum student numbers for each class are met, applicants will be notified.

If you have any questions about Training Week or the application process, please reach out to the Training Principal at principal@lochearnsc.com.

Powerboat Handling Level II

LESC runs an RYA Powerboat Level 2 Handling course in the evenings during Training Week.

Provides the skills and background knowledge needed by the competent powerboat driver and is the basis of the International Certificate of Competence. It aims to teach boat handling and seamanship in powerboats. It focuses on low speed close quarters handling, man overboard recovery, an introduction to driving at planing speed, and collision regulations. The course can be taken at an inland or coastal location. It may be conducted in a variety of boat types, both planing and displacement. The certificate issued will be endorsed to show the type of boat in which the training took place.

DATE & TIME
6-9 PM Mon-Thurs of Training Week

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
None

MINIMUM AGE
16 (Safeguarding)

CONTENT
Launching and recovery, boat handling, securing to a buoy, anchoring, leaving and coming alongside, man overboard

CERTIFICATE ISSUING CRITERIA
Self-sufficient powerboater in the right conditions, aware of own limitations and those of the craft

FORMAT
Predominantly practical but with some classroom elements

COST
See Fees page for up-to-date information.
Depending on demand, members will receive priority placement.

Visit https://www.rya.org.uk/training/courses/level-2-powerboat-handling-pl2c for details from the RYA including the course brochure. Book required for the course will be provided.

APPLICATION
Application opens 1 May.
Once minimum student numbers for this class are met, applicants will be notified.

If you have any questions about this course or the application process, please reach out to the Training Principal at principal@lochearnsc.com.

First Aid (for Sailing Instructors)

This one-day course covers everything you need to know from a boating perspective and is recognised as HSE "Emergency First Aid at Work". It is valuable for anyone who supports sailors on and off the water. The course is MCA approved and is a requirement for those looking to undertake RYA Instructor endorsements. A great general first aid course for anyone.

This year as part of training week we have places available on this course on Saturday, 6^th July and is open to all, BUT please note places are limited.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
None

MINIMUM DURATION
1 day

MINIMUM AGE
None

CONTENT
The recovery position in a confined space, CPR, including the drowning protocol, cold shock and hypothermia fromimmersion and/or exposure, seasickness and dehydration, medical assistance or advice by VHF, helicopter rescue.

CERTIFICATE ISSUING CRITERIA
To achieve a working knowledge of first aid for people using small craft and to be able to support skippers of yachts and motor vessels.

FORM
This course is classroom based

RYA WEBSITE
https://www.rya.org.uk/training/courses/first-aid-course-fac

For application and further information please contact Neil on 07710765147 or neil.h.morris@blueyonder.co.uk

PRICE:
£60