RYA Stage 4
Learn how to sail a double-handed boat as crew or helm and solve a variety of problems afloat
2025 Dates and Times
Course 1: Wednesday 28th May to Friday 30th May
Wednesday 28th 1030-1530
Thursday 29th 1100-1600
Friday 30th 1130-1630
Course 2: Monday 28th July to Wednesday 30th July
Monday 28th 1200-1700
Tuesday 29th 1230-1730
Wednesday 30th 1300-1800
Our stage 4 courses are open to children aged 11 to 16.
We invite parents/ guardians to join us for the last ten minutes of their child's course each day to hear what the children have achieved and their next steps.
Course lengths are 15 hours, over 3 days.
It is important to keep sailing between taking your next stage course to keep the skills you have learnt fresh. You can do this by taking part in the RYA's onboard scheme that runs at WFYC on Saturdays.
Course requirements: Holds RYA Stage 3
What you will need:
You are taking part in a watersport and you are likely to get wet, so always remember a change of clothes and a towel.Clothing for training – wetsuits are ideal, but if not, lightweight stuff that dries easily, with a couple of layers if it is cold, plus waterproofs.
Trainers or dinghy boots for the feet
Hats- always a wooly hat! remember it will always feel colder on the water. AND a wide brimmed hat if sunny
Sun bloc - helps prevent windburn and sunburn
Packed lunch + water or other drink
Medication- if required- clearly labelled with instructions and name. please make instructor aware
Optional extras: knee pads, sailing gloves
Buoyancy aids will be provided by the club.
Please arrive at the clubhouse 15 mins before the start time, changed and ready for training. Students will be met by an instructor at the front of the clubhouse on the benches.
If you have any questions, please see our FAQ or contact heidi@wfyc.co.uk