Tata Steel Sailing Club

Training

RYA Approved and Accredited Training Centre

Tata Steel Sailing Club Margam - Training

Training and membership of the club is open to almost anyone (link to membership page )

You do not need to be employed by Tata Steel, however, you will need to join the club first before starting a training course.

The club is recognised by the Royal Yachting Association (RYA) as an approved training centre offering dinghy sailing, powerboat, safety boat, and 1st aid courses. Our instructors hold the appropriate RYA qualifications.

The sail training programmes are suitable for ages 8 to 80+

You don't have to be able to swim, but it is an aid to confidence on the water

Why not visit the club on a Sunday to gain an understanding of our activities. Any of our members will be able to direct you to one of our instructors.

Download the Training application form (here)

Race Training Course

"Start Racing" courses are held in June and July

Improvers and Advanced Sailing Courses

Better Sailing, Seamanship skills, and Sailing with spinnaker courses are held in the summer

Powerboat, Safety Boat , and 1st aid Training

RYA Powerboat level 1 & 2, and safety boat courses are held to ensure our sailing members have the necessary skills and knowledge to operate the patrol boats competently and safely. The courses prepare members for their roster duties, and provide a pathway to becoming dinghy instructors.

Contact our Training Principal, Iain Williams, on 01656 746726 or e-mail principal@tatasteelsailing.org.uk

Contacts:

For information about training please contact Jeremy Martin or Iain Williams - see contacts page

Dinghy Training

Beginners courses are normally held on Sundays and Thursday evenings between 1st May and 30 September. For both adults and youngsters, the course equates to approximately 4 days training.

We have a fleet of training dinghies to suit youngsters and adults:

Optimists for children from the age of eight
Topaz UNOs (new in 2010) suitable for youngsters and adults
Toppers for the young sailor
Lasers - for the more competent adult
RS Vision and a Topper Omega for those who wish to learn and develop their skills in a multi person or family dinghy.

For more information, or to book a place, please contact our chief instructor Jeremy Martin on 01656 861092 (e-mail training@tatasteelsailing.org.uk). If not available at the time, you can contact any of our RYA qualified dinghy instructors - see contacts page on this website

Please note that you DO NOT need to be employed by Tata Steel

Training Gallery

Jason and daughter

For picture gallery of training please click this link

Training at Tata Steel Sailing Club

RYA Level 1 & 2 - Introduction to dinghy sailing

The sail training courses are designed for both absolute beginners, and for those returning to sailing after a break

	Activities	Outcomes
	A mix of classroom and water based training is practiced during the whole course, commencing with a safety briefing and getting to know the dinghy. The aim is to get you on the water as soon as possible.	All trainees achieved either RYA Level 1 or 2 qualifications
	Delivery of the RYA level 1 & 2 sailing syllabus - includes:
	The correct clothing / equipment Safety on and off the water Understanding the weather Ropework Rigging and boat preparation for sailing Sailing and tacking Sailing terminology The 5 essentials - boat and sail handling Sailing the triangular course Basic rules of sailing Coming alongside / pick up a mooring Recover a man overboard Taking a tow Launching and landing - best approach Capsize and recovery An understanding of racing	You will achieve a good basic knowledge of sailing, and boat handling skills. Upon successful completion of the level 2 course, you will have knowledge of: weather charts forecasts and wind strengths tides and currents collision avoidance regulations You will be able to helm a dinghy safely and competently in good conditions, and have the ability to make the correct decisions on the water and onshore.
	Classroom work when starting new basic principles	Personal development for trainees e.g. improved self confidence