Sailing
Bewl Water
We are a Royal Yachting Association (RYA) Training Centre. RYA Instructors and Assistant Instructors will teach you, usually with no more than two pupils per Instructor. We offer training and assessment through the RYA National Dinghy Certificate scheme Levels 1, 2 & Seamanship. It is possible for a beginner to obtain RYA Level 1 after only one weekend. However, to progress to RYA Levels 2 and Seamanship, practice to perfect skills taught on the courses will be required. We also undertake training and assessment for Assistant Instrutors.
Courses 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6 - RYA Levels 1, 2 & Seamanship training and assessment.
Course 7 - Coastal Endorsement, RYA Level 2 and Seamanship only This is run at Whitstable.
General Enquiries - Please contact Michael Owen on 020 8467 3082.
Coastal Endorsement Bookings – Please contact Kevin Burgess on 01227 751986.
Practice Sessions Enquiries & A. I. Training Enquiries - Please contact Jeff Ross-Myring on 020 8777 8311.
For an application form go to the downloads section where you can find the Bewl Brochure and the Bewl application form.
Alternatively to obtain more information and an application form send a SAE to:
Mike Marks 2 St Lawrence Avenue, Bidborough, Tunbridge Wells, Kent. TN4 0XB
Telephone 01892 542233 (no calls after 10pm please)
To Book email Mike Marks
Use the "Contact Us" tab above: Water Activities - Bewl Booking - Mike Marks
Applications only accepted on application forms with the full (non-returnable) course fee. Please enclose a large stamped addressed envelope so that booking confirmation and joining instructions can be sent to you.
Telephone & email bookings are not accepted.
RYA VHF Radio Course -Whitstable
Teaches the full use of a VHF radio that includes instruction & licence exam fees. It provides the opportunity to gain the RYA VHF GMDSS Radio operator's certificate. Being held at Whitstable and open to Leaders , Fellowship and Network members over 16 years.
For an application form go to the downloads section where you can find the Water Activities Brochure and the Water Activities application form.
To Book email Kevin Burgess
Use the "Contact Us" tab above: Water Activities - Kevin Burgess
Topper Fun Day - Upnor on the River Medway
A chance for Scouts and Explorers to experience a day sailing single-handed Topper dinghies on tidal waters at Upnor on the river Medway. Beginners are welcome, also ideal for those who have been sailing perhaps once or twice and want to try Topper sailing.
For an application form go to the downloads section where you can find the Water Activities Brochure and the Water Activities application form.
To Book email David Wraight
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Dinghy Instructors Course - Whitstable
Five day course for those who wish to become a tidal Dinghy Instructor. Pre-requisite - Dinghy Pre-Instructor Course - Current First Aid Certificate.
For an application form go to the downloads section where you can find the Water Activities Brochure and the Water Activities application form.
To Book email Neill Austen
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Scout Dinghy Sailor Badge - Leybourne
Suitable for Scouts who wish to achieve the Scout Dinghy or Basic Nautical Skills badge. This Leybourne lake event provides an ideal introduction to dinghy sailing to enable the Scout to work towards the RYA Start Sailing Stage 1 and Stage 2 award.
For an application form go to the downloads section where you can find the Water Activities Brochure and the Water Activities application form.
To Book email James Reid. Please note there is limited place availablity on this course. Please email Jame Reid before booking.
Use the "Contact Us" tab above: Water Activities - Sailing/Canoeing - James Reid
Please note confirmation of a place will not be notified to you until after the 1st May 2010.
Sorry Dinghy badge course 2010 is full. There are no further place left.
RYA Tidal Sailing Assessment - Whitstable
This is a course for those wishing to take their RYA Tidal assessment having previously attended a training course or have the experience.
See the Water Activities Diary on the left for date of the event. For full details of the course and an application form go to the downloads section on the left where you can find the Water Activities application form.
To Book email Kevin Burgess
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RYA Dinghy Sailing Coastal Course - Whitstable
The chance for practice, consolidation of knowledge and assessment on tidal waters at Whitstable, to the standard of RYA Level 2 and Seamanship coastal endorsements. Open to all leaders and members age 13 plus who have obtained RYA Level 2 non tidal or above.
For an application form go to the downloads section where you can find the Water Activities Brochure and the Water Activities application form.
To Book email Kevin Burgess
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Sailing Permit Assessment - Bewl
Various water activity assessment opportunities have been provided during the year as part of the introduction of the Adventurous Activity Permit scheme. During this event members will be able to demonstrate their skills and aptitude to taking scouts afloat. (see factsheet FS 120100). Alternative dates can be agreed directly with the appropriate assessor if required.
For an application form go to the downloads section where you can find the Bewl Brochure and the Bewl application form.
To Book email Adrian Barton
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