Adult Training

The start sailing courses are held in the spring and autumn each year; it is over five weekend days and covers the RYA level 1 and 2 start sailing courses. The dates are organised nearer the time. To enrol on a course please click on the link.

At the end of the course you will be able to sail a dinghy in light to medium wind strengths on inland water, rig, launch, sail a course, practise capsizing and recover a sailing dinghy. Also covered is a basic knowledge of related sailing subjects. The instructors are club members who are qualified RYA dinghy instructors or experienced club members. The course is run by a RYA senior dinghy instructor. On successful completion you will be able sail a dinghy safely either has helm or crew.

Please contact Mike Burke, the training liason at Sutton Bingham SC Directly by e-mail - This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Youth Training

Youth Sailing Courses 2010

Following the success of last year’s courses, the customary RYA Young Sailors Scheme sailing courses will again be running during the summer holidays of 2010. These are 3 day courses offering the full range of RYA courses to under 16’s. Additionally this year there will be the introduction of a SBSC Advanced Sailing Course; designed to provide those that have completed their stage 4 with extra skills and an introduction to racing.

Sutton Bingham SC offers an idyllic environment for children to learn to sail. Last year saw 118 youths achieve their next level in the syllabus. The enclosed nature of the sailing area along with the variety of dinghies, safety boats and equipment means that all those taking part can have fun and learn in the knowledge that they are safe. The clubhouse provides teaching areas, changing facilities, a galley service and stunning views over the reservoir and activities afloat. All instructors are fully qualified, excellent sailors as well as being friendly and positive individuals.

I myself am a RYA Senior Instructor, Powerboat Instructor, and Windsurfing Instructor and will hopefully be graduating from Applied Marine Sports Science (BSc) at the University of Plymouth this year. This will be the third year that I have run these courses at the club and I am keen to see them continue to grow. My other experience has included seasonal work at the Island Cruising Club (Salcombe) and I am currently a Senior Instructor for both the Mount Batten Centre and Plymouth Youth Sailing in Plymouth.

RYA Young Sailors Scheme(Stages 1-4 only)

These courses have been hugely popular in previous years, and I am keen to ensure that this continues. The plan is to run 4 courses over the summer holidays. These are open to 8 – 16 year old children and both members and non-members with a maximum capacity of 24 children per course. As always we encourage both experienced sailors looking to progress/consolidate skills and those who may be new to the sport – everyone is welcome.

For those that are currently non-members, the course costs now include 1 years Cadet Membership at Sutton Bingham Sailing Club; giving the students an opportunity to continue using the club and equipment after the course. Please simply return a completed membership application form (available below) along with your course booking forms.

Course Dates

  • Wednesday 28th – Friday 30th July
  • Wednesday 4th – Friday 6th Aug
  • Wednesday 18th – Friday 20th Aug
  • Wednesday 25th – Friday 27th Aug

Course Price

  • Members:£150
  • Non-members:£230 (Includes £30 Cadet Membership fee)

SBSC Advanced Sailing Course

The course has been designed to help progression into racing and introduce some of the more advanced skills such as spinnakers, rudderless and many more. The course will be taking place over a weekend and will be run with a maximum sized group of 12. Stage 4 is a prerequisite for the course and it is strongly recommended that all those taking part have practiced since last year’s courses.

The 2010 dates are:

  • Saturday 14th – Sunday 15th August
  • Additional dates will be added if there is high demand for the course.

The course costs are:

  • Members: £100
  • Non-members: £150

Booking Process

  • Between 1st May 2010 and 14th May 2010 only bookings from members will be accepted
  • From 15th May 2010 bookings from members and non-members will be accepted.
  • Bookings are to be made through Pat Tolin (contact details below)
  • We will only reserve a place once a completed form has been received with FULL payment
  • Booking forms are available by following the link below and one form must be completed per student. Payment must be made by cheque made payable to Mr P Timings
  • If you are not a member, please ensure to enclose a club membership application form as well. Available by following the link below.
  • A meal ticket is available, whereby parents can pay £10 for students’ lunch over the three day courses. Lunch consists of up to 2 bacon or sausage rolls, 2 drinks and 2 sweets per day. Please add this to the course costs at time of booking.

I will try to keep the information on this page updated so please check back soon, if you have any other question regarding the courses please feel free to contact myself or Pat Tolin as below.

Philip Timings

(Chief Instructor SBSC)

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Pat Tolin (Admin/Bookings Manager)

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Address: 12 Wood Fold Vw, Corscombe, Dorchester, DT2 0QH

PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION FORM
 
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