Training Programme

Please contact the club training section at least 2 weeks before the course start date in order to reserve your place

Power Boat Courses

Throughout the year Carrickfergus Sailing Club will be running powerboat courses, on demand for anyone who is interested.

You can check the club website for the next powerboat course scheduled

Powerboat Level 1 Course

This course is an introduction to boating techniques for launching and recovering a boat from a road trailer, and everyday boat handling, the use of safety equipment and background theory.

You require no previous experience.

Once completed you will be able to drive a powerboat under supervision.

Course duration is a day.

Minimum age is 8. Candidates under the age of 16 will be issued an endorsed certificate.

Powerboat Level 2 Course

This course provides the skills and background knowledge needed by the competent powerboat driver and is the basis of the International Certificate of Competence.

The course includes launching, mooring, anchoring and recovery, plus all the boat driving skills required for basic competence in a powerboat.

No previous knowledge is required.

The course duration is 2 days, after which you will be self-sufficient in the skills of power boating, be aware of your own limitations and that of the craft.

The minimum age is 12. Candidates under the age of 16 will be issued an endorsed certificate.

Open Pathway Training Day - Sun 22nd Jan 2012

The RYA are running an Open Pathway Training day in Carrickfergus Sailing Club on Sunday 22nd January

Further information on the RYA website at http://www.ryani.org.uk/openpathwaytraining

Open Pathway Training Day - Sat 18th Feb 2012

The RYA are running an Open Pathway Training day in Carrickfergus Sailing Club on Saturday 18th February

Further information on the RYA website at http://www.ryani.org.uk/openpathwaytraining

Junior Courses 2012

We will be running some junior sailing courses commencing in July. We have two definite dates for RYA YSS Stages 1&2 for junior sailors aged 8-16. These are week commencing Monday the 2nd July and week commencing Monday 23rd July.  If you would like to book a place for your child or you know of any juniors who would be interested in learning to sail please email training@carrickfergussc.org

Adult Sailing Courses 2012

We also plan to run some RYA adult sailing courses in the Bahia’s.

These courses will hopefully begin in May and will take place over a weekend.

There are two RYA NSS Levels 1&2 courses scheduled to be run on the weekends of 26th & 27th May and 9th & 10th June 2012.

For more information and to arrange a suitable date please email training@carrickfergussc.org

Spring Coaching - Sun 4th & 18th March 2012

Dinghy coaching will take place on Sunday the 4th and 18th March from 10am to 12.30.

There will be two groups - beginners and intermediates running alongside each other with two separate CSC coaches.

If you wish to attend can you please confirm to give us an idea of numbers and to ensure there are enough club toppers available

training@carrickfergussc.org

Try a Bahia/RIB Days - 24/25 March 2012

If you have not yet experienced the thrill of sailing in one of our new Bahia Dinghies, now is your chance.

Bahia Boating - Saturday 24 March from 12.30pm

Report to the Boat Shed

or

A Run in a RIB - Sunday 25 March from 12.30pm

Report to the Boat Shed

But it would be nice to know if you plan to come, so please email: training@carrickfergussc.org

Sail for Gold - Try a Boat Event - Sunday 3rd June 2012

A great introduction into the sport of sailing

Carrickfergus Sailing Club, in conjunction with Belfast Lough Sailability and Carrickfergus Sea Cadets, is holding a Sail for Gold event on Sunday 3rd June 2012 at Carrickfergus Harbour to support and promote the sport of sailing in the run up to the forthcoming Olympic and Paralympic Games.

The event is free of charge and will encourage would be sailors to Try a Boat and get out on to the water. The event will coincide with the Olympic Torch Relay which will be travelling through Carrickfergus and will support a wide range of activities available on the day.

Carrickfergus Harbour sits under the gaze of the historic Norman Castle and is an ideally safe and picturesque venue for first timers on the water. Buoyancy aids will be provided for all participants and Safety Patrol boats will oversee the entire event. Sailing dinghies, Ribs and Motor Launches with experienced helmsmen will operate from the harbour slipway offering ‘Try a Boat’ taster session for everyone – NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED. This event will provide an opportunity for all ages, abilities and disabilities to experience the fun and fulfilment experienced through sailing and water sports.

Venue – Carrickfergus Harbour

Date- Sunday 3rd June 2012, 10am – 2pm

No experience necessary! Buoyancy aids provided

Belfast Lough Sailability are providing six Access dinghies, specially adapted for people with disabilities but enjoyed by people of all abilities. In addition, their Sea Rover, a motor launch, has full wheelchair access.

Carrickfergus Sailing Club are providing six Topper dinghies, Ribs and a motor launch for this taster ‘try a boat’ session. Carrickfergus Sea Cadets provide additional safety boats.

Come and join the fun and Try all the Boats - free of charge.