Rutland Sailability is an RYA Affiliated Club and also an RYA Training Centre. Training is lead by our Chief Instructor (CI) and follows the structure laid down in the RYA National Sailing Scheme and the RYA Sailability Scheme which takes a student from a complete novice through to an accomplished and capable sailor. The CI is assisted in providing this training by a number of RS members who are also RYA qualified instructors.
Assistant Instructors Course: circling around the instructors rib
Training for youngsters with disabilities
RYA Sailability runs its own schemes for training sailors with disabilities, of any age, but particularly for youngsters. The Sailability & Powerability Scheme does not replace the National Sailing Scheme instead it’s a stepping stone that complements and increase accessibility. This scheme includes a free syllabus, logbook and certificates to show progress.
Youngster being briefed on his next step to sailing solo
In addition, the RYA have developed a series of YouTube videos on sailing, aimed specifically at youngsters – check it out here Sail Smarts Actually, the videos are pretty good for ‘oldsters’ as well!
Training – In-House
As well as the RYA sailing courses, RS also run a number of ‘in-house’ training courses for all members to assist in the smooth and safe running of RS. These courses include: Hoist Training, Disability Awareness, Safer People Handling, Buggy and Tractor Driving. Details of these courses and other information on training, rigging guides, policy and operating procedures are all available in the RS Document Library (Members Only). Members who do not currently have access to the Library should use the Contact Us button to obtain access details.