TTSC offers both Junior RYA Stage1 and 2 as well as an Adult RYA Level 1 and 2 course.

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Adult/Teenager Courses (RYA National Sailing Scheme Level 1 & 2)

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The Level 1 courses are run over two days and the Level 2 courses also over two days. Level 1 is an introduction to sailing and by the end of the course you will be able to sail in light winds under supervision. By the end of the RYA Level 2 course, you should transform into a reasonably competent dinghy sailor. and be able to sail in light winds without supervision. Boats and buoyancy aids will be supplied for training purposes. We have fiveGP14s, a Topper Omega, Topper Picos and a Laser. You are welcome to bring along your own boat if you have one.

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Junior Courses (RYA Youth Sailing Scheme Stage 1 & 2)

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The Stage 1 courses are run over two days and the Stage 2 courses also over two days.  The minimum age for junior courses is 8 years.  These courses are known also as 'Oppy' courses as they are generally sailed in Optimist dinghies.  Boats and buoyancy aids will be supplied for training purposes.  We have seven Optimists, some Toppers and Picos available for older children if required.  Participation is subject to Juniors meeting certain conditions. You can read the conditions of participation by downloading the "Parental Consent & Participation Form" available from the downloads section of this web site.

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To Book Your Place

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Please note that firstly you will need to be a club member to join a sailing course at TTSC .  Membership and enrolment forms for both adult and junior courses can be downloaded using this link. Enrolment forms detail the costs and dates associated with each course and should be completed/returned to the training administrator. 

Due to the quality and great value TTSC training courses offer, both Adult and Junior courses fill up very quickly. Therefore it is essential to check availability with the training administrator before returning your completed enrollment form. Email ???????????????????????????????????? to book your place.

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Course dates

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​Courses last all day with a 9.30am start. In addition – Adults (only) – Fridays ????????????????????????????????????

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Course fees

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Training is delivered by our team of volunteer RYA qualified instructors. Our aim is to get the complete novice on the water, having fun and sailing safely. By the end of the course students should feel confident enough to take themselves sailing without experienced help.

 

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Training Facility

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Tonbridge Town Sailing Club is an RYA (Royal Yachting Association) Training Centre, and offers the internationally recognised National and Youth sailing scheme courses. Courses are run on the water and within our clubhouse facility at Haysden Water.

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Instructors

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Courses are run for club members only, under the overall control of the club's Training Principal.  We provide a minimum of one qualified instructor to every six students where single handed boats are used and one qualified instructor to every nine students where double handed boats are used (maximum of six boats).

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