Training at Trimpley
TSC welcomes beginners to the club and we endeavour to help you learn those first essential sailing skills. If you want to learn to sail, the club organises a Taste of Sailing course in the late spring and early autumn every year. This is course is suitable for complete beginners or those who have a small amount of sailing experience. The course runs over 4 weekends, during which we endeavour to teach you all the skills of RYA level 2; this means you’ll be able to comfortably take control of a boat yourself in Trimpleys sheltered waters. We achieve this by pairing you up with an experienced club sailor, who will make sure you get plenty of hands-on experience whilst keeping you safe.
Juniors and youths learn to sail by playing games and getting wet. Participants are taught as one group in youth boats by our experienced youth sailors who both lead and join in various activities. On these courses we can cater for those aged around 7 upwards. Juniors and youths can also visit our TSC Juniors website, www.trimpleysailingclub.co.uk/juniors.
We announce the availability of these courses with all details on our news section, so look out for updates there. For more information and to book please email training@trimpleysailingclub.co.uk.
2012 Course Dates:
- Spring: 13th, 20th, 27th May
- Autumn: 16th, 23rd, 30th September
Developing Your Skills
For those more experienced sailors, we encourage people to race to improve their skills. Occasionally we organise sessions with experienced sailors concentrating on skills for racing.
If you’re new to sailing and need some help, here at Trimpley we run a Buddy scheme. If you need some coaching weekly, monthly or even a one off ‘date’, email us at training@trimpleysailingclub.co.uk and we’ll be able to set you up with a sailing buddy.
Youth
For our youth sailors we have contacts with other nearby sailing clubs and associations that offer structured development pathways. For instance our junior sailors can take advantage of the WSSCA, which offers weekly race training and the opportunity to take part in national racing events for a low cost. Youngsters can visit our TSC Juniors Website for more information on sailing for juniors.
TSC also organises a weekend break to Plas Menai, The National Watersports Centre in North Wales each year. This is a coastal venue where you can try several different types of boats (including the ridiculously fast ones!) with expert instruction provided. This weekend really hones your sailing skills and gives you confidence. We encourage as many sailors to attend as possible.
The club also organises its own cruising trips to various places, which serve as both social events and training opportunities by sailing in different places. These trips are announced in our news section, through our members newsletter and down at the club.
For those interested in yachting, follow this link to L’ecume Des Mers. This is a sailing school located in the beautiful Scottish Isles, owned and run by our very own treasurer.