This year the RYA have created a new level in the Adult Sailing Scheme: Level 3 Better Sailing
The aim of this new level is to build on those skills gained in the Level 1 & 2 course and to give a taste of the advanced modules. Many people are put off the further levels as they are termed “advanced” perhaps feeling that they could not describe themselves as advanced sailors. However that is where Level 3 Better Sailing comes in.
The course is mostly coaching on the water with very little of the theory that is squeezed in to the previous levels. Any theory points that you are unsure about will of course be explained if you wish. You may then choose with your instructor which of the advanced levels you may wish to try. So, for instance your instructor may take you for a session with a Spinnaker, maybe try trapezeing from Performance Sailing, have a bash at anchoring or reefing afloat from Seamanship Skills, maybe take part in one of the races on a Sunday with your instructor on board with you to explain what is happening and (hopefully!) keep you out of trouble.
It is a two day course and after it you should feel much more confident in your sailing ability and perhaps have some idea of how you may wish to take your sailing further still. The information about the course is accessible through the sailing school pages, alternatively if you would like to discuss things further just drop us an e mail, phone or just come along and have a chat.