Training

RYA Level 1 Course
Training is done in RS Visions, The Vision is a modern boat fitted with Asymmetric spinnaker (not that you use the spinnaker on level 1 or 2 or Seamanship courses. The mainsails of each boat have two rows of slab reefing so that we can sail in most winds, the boats are fully insured. Each boat will have two trainees + a qualified RYA instructor.
You will learn the rudiments of sailing, launching and recovery of boats, the names of the various ropes and sails. You will learn how to rig a boat, sail setting techniques, Helming and boat safety to RYA standards.
At the end of the course providing you have made satisfactory progress you will be awarded a RYA Level 1 certificate.

RYA Level 2 & Seamanship Courses
To further your boating expertise, why not go on to take the RYA level 2, and to complete your learning skills we offer the Seamanship courses

Fees
The two full day course for Level 1, 2 or Seamanship will cost £115 if you intend joining the club, non-members £190,
If you are not sure about joining the club you can pay the non-members price and then if you decide to join us get £75 off the membership fee.The course fees are payable in advance, so it is important that when you arrange your dates that you are able to do the two consecutive Sundays or the stated dates of the course.
Buoyancy aids are provided, The RYA certificate is included in the course fee.

A safety boat will be on standby throughout the course

PowerBoat Coures
For those interested in adding power boat skills, then you can take the RYA Power 2 course this will teach you to handle a powerboat safely, you will then be eligible to take the RYA Safety boat course.
With these two certificates you will be able to act as Safety boat helms and have the expertise to rescue sailors who need help or salvage boats
Course fees £110 (you can pay over £200 for this elsewhere) and then the Safety Boat course is free to members which again costs over £200 elsewhere
Powerboat courses are only available to club members.

New Members Club
You will then be able to take out the Wembley club sailing dinghies with the New Members Club (providing the winds are light) and continue to gain more experience, there are always club members who will be willing to advise you and help you. We have 14 club boats.
( See we sailed the Fastnet)
The clubs sailing dinghies are fully insured and maintained by the club and are free to use by club members. You can join in the Sunday morning racing or just potter. Many of the Wembley members are looking for crews to sail in the races, so this could be a good opportunity to gain fast track experience.

To book a course, email Brian Whyte on training@wembleysailingclub.co.uk or telephone 01442 399188
Applicants who intend joining the club get priority on course places, also if for any valid reason you cannot complete the course or not pass, club members get free places on a subsequent course to complete/pass their course.
You can pay for your course either by cash, bank transfer, cheque payable to Wembley Sailing Club
If you wish to pay by bank transfer our account details are Alliance & Leicester Commercial bank sort code 72 00 03 account number 62425485
It is important to email training to register your place if you have paid by bank transfer, as it might take a few days before we are advised of your payment
Course Dates 2010 The dates are now available, ,You can put your name down for a courses by emailing training@wembleysailingclub.co.uk
Each course can take 14 Trainees, Page updated 10th November 2009

Course (1) 28th March & 4th April	8 places available
Course (2) 18th & 25th April	11 places available
Course (3) 2nd & 9th May	all
Course (4) 16th & 23rd May	all
Course (5) 6th & 13th June	all
Course (6) 27th June & 4th July	all
Course (7) 18th & 25th July	all
Course (8) 15th & 22nd August	all
Course (9) 5th & 12th September	all