Advanced Sea SailingHarvey Dawkins2018-05-08T19:13:54+01:00 Advanced Youth Sea Sailing RYA Stage 3 Time for a really exciting sailing adventure on the sea from Brighton Marina. An exciting course suitable for kids age 8+ that have completed the Stage 2 or have similar sailing experience. The RYA Youth Sailing Stage 3 course will get youngsters sailing faster and more efficiently and gaining confidence out on the sea. Learn More RYA Stage 4 The RYA Youth Sailing Stage 4 course will improve youngsters sailing skills further so that they will be able to crew or helm a single or double handed boat. This course runs on the sea from Brighton Marina and is suitable for kids age 8+ that have completed Stage 3. Learn More Race Training On this RYA Youth Racing Course, youths will learn all the skills required to start racing, including how to maximise the boat and outwit opponents whether in fun racing or regattas. Learn More Clubs and Hire Loving watersports? Got the bug and want to some more?…. Now come and enjoy practicing and making friends at our Kids Clubs. Kids can also hire either by the hour or by joining the club. Learn More Brighton Marina Start Your Adventure… Contact Us Friendly We love being on the water and will share our passion with you As seen on TV Featured on BBC TV & Radio, ITV, Channel 4, Channel 5 & Sky Inspected Inspected and assessed by RYA, BWSW, LOtC Est 1994 Proud & happy to have been run by the same management since 1994 Photos Customer Reviews We just wanted to thank all of you involved with last week’s kids’ activity week. My daughter, Helena, aged 11, had an absolutely fantastic time and loved every minute of every day. Sarah Bullen My son Joshua has just finished the children’s watersports course that was on this week. He really enjoyed it and had such a great time. Just wanted to let you know how much fun he had and to say thank you for looking after him and introducing him to watersports! He is keen to do more sailing in the future. Claire Just wanted to say a big thank you for the private session with my kids Arran and Freya yesterday. Leah was brilliant with them, and gave them a really great experience despite the wind! We’ll most certainly be back. Rob I just wanted to say how impressed with the RYA 1 and RYA 2 course our son completed a couple of weeks ago. My husband is a sailor and knows his stuff and he thought the course was excellent. We particularly wanted to single out one of your staff members – Tom – who was amazing with Mrs Perry Frequently Asked Questions Discount for more than one child?If you are booking more than one child on to one of the courses or activity weeks you will receive a 10% discount for the second and any further children. This is also applicable when the early booking discount is running! If you are unable to get the discount to apply when booking online please give us a call. If you are booking more than 4 children again give us a call. What youth sailing courses do Lagoon Watersports offer?We have an experienced and professional team of instructors that teach: RYA Youth Sailing Stage 1 & 2, Stage 3 & Stage 4 and Start Racing How old do the youths need to beGeneral Guide: 12+ Will the boats go out on the sea?Yes What sailing course is best for a beginner?RYA Youth Sailing Sage 1&2 What boats do you train youth coastal sailing courses on?Our sailing courses are run on our 24ft Delphia Keelboats. A Keelboat is a step up in size from dinghies, more like a small manageable yacht but not as big as a cruising yacht. They can bridge the gap between dinghies and cruisers, offering many benefit. How many people on a course?Maximum 8 persons, 4 per boat with an instructor on each boat. When do the sailing courses run?In the May half term and summer holidays. How long are the courses.RYA Youth Stage 1 & 2 is 5 half days. RYA Youth Stage 3 is 5 half days. RYA Youth Stage 4 is 5 half days. Start Racing for advanced sailors is 5 half days. Where do the sailing courses start?The courses start from our base in Brighton Marina: Pontoon 6, Brighton Marina, Brighton, East Sussex BN2 5UP, UK. What do I need to bring?We provide specialist equipment. In the winter months it can be cold, thermals, fleeces, woolly hats are all useful to have. During the summer months bring sun hats, sun block and sun glasses. Quick drying clothes can be very practical instead of jeans and good none slip, non marking footwear. Trainers often work well. We hire out our Musto waterproofs if required. What happens if the weather is bad?Part of the enjoyment of sailing is being out in the elements, so it is important to be versatile to make the best of the conditions. If we cannot sail on a day due to weather conditions we will endeavour to cover theory and other useful skills such as mooring practice, rigging and de-rigging. At times we might cut short a course in which case you will be offered further day/s/times at another suitable date. How do I keep my child practicing after a course?We have our Kids Coastal Sailing Club, that gives regular access to the water with clinics. For more information go to: www.lagoon.co.uk/course/kids-watersports/youth-coastal-sailing-club Taster Days Ladies Day Jet Ski Ride Sailing Trip Family Days Powerboat Ride Kids Activities Groups Hen’s Stag’s Companies Outdoor Education Community Groups Special Needs
