Casual Coaching (Junior)
Introducing "Casual Coaching" - A two hour fun sailing session for kids aged 8-15!
Introducing our exhilarating 2-hour Fun Sailing Session for Youth. Perfect for young enthusiasts seeking an immersive and entertaining sailing experience, this session is designed to blend excitement, skill-building, and fun on water activities for those who have completed our RYA Stage 2 course. Each session is 3 hours long and we recommend you arrive in plenty of time ready to meet your instructor, changed and ready to sail!
Age limits: 8-15 years
Previous experience required: RYA Stage 2 Sailing
Location: Oxford Sail Training @ Farmoor Reservoir
Course Times: 9:30am-12:30pm, please note due to time constraints wetsuits cannot be supplied.
Teaching Ratio: 8-1
£20.00
Weekend Sailing Stage 1
The stage 1 course is the perfect start for any young person over the age of 8. It teaches them how to rig a boat and sail those first exciting adventures safely. We ensure they have every opportunity to learn in a safe and fun environment. By the end of the introductory course, participants will have a basic understanding of how a boat sails, and some experience of steering and handling a boat.
Age limits: 8-15 years
Previous experience required: None
Location: Oxford Sail Training @ Farmoor Reservoir
Course Times: 9.30am-4.30pm
Teaching Ratio: 8-1
DofE: RYA Courses are part of the "Skills" section.
To see how this course fits into the RYA qualifications click here: OST course progression map
£205.00
Weekend Sailing Stage 2
Our stage 2 course will complete your introduction to the sport in easy stages. By the end of this course, you will have a range of sailing skills and background knowledge, and be well on your way to being a confident small boat sailor.
Age limits: 8-15 years
Previous experience required: RYA Stage 1
Location: Oxford Sail Training @ Farmoor Reservoir
Course Times: 9.30am-4.30pm
Teaching Ratio: 8-1
DofE: RYA Courses are part of the "Skills" section.
To see how this course fits into the RYA qualifications click here: OST course progression map
£205.00
Weekend Sailing Stage 3
Our more advanced sailing course for those who have taken Stages 1 and 2. Having completed stage 3 you will be able to rig and launch your boat and can regard yourself as a sailor, not a beginner.
Age limits: 8-15 years
Previous experience required: RYA Stage 2
Location: Oxford Sail Training @ Farmoor Reservoir
Course Times: 9.30am-4.30pm
Teaching Ratio: 8-1
DofE: RYA Courses are part of the "Skills" section.
To see how this course fits into the RYA qualifications click here: OST course progression map
£205.00
Weekend Sailing Stage 4
Stage 4 will focus on building on your skills from Stage 3, but with more emphasis on sailing double handed boats whilst solving a variety of problems afloat. Completing this course is the natural step to our advanced Speed, Race and Skills week courses.
Age limits: 8-15 years
Previous experience required: RYA Stage 3
Location: Oxford Sail Training @ Farmoor Reservoir
Course Times: 9.30am-4.30pm
Teaching Ratio: 8-1
DofE: RYA Courses are part of the "Skills" section.
To see how this course fits into the RYA qualifications click here: OST course progression map
£205.00
Weekend Advanced Catamarans
New for 2023 is our Advanced Catamaran course for those of you who have completed our "5-Day CAT Week." In this course you'll be looking at improving your basic skills, using the spinnakers and working on your trapeze skills, going further & faster.
Age limits: 10-18 years
Previous experience required: Must have completed 5-Day CAT Week Option
Location: Oxford Sail Training @ Farmoor Reservoir
Course Times: 9.30am-4.30pm Saturday
Teaching Ratio: 9-1
DofE: RYA Courses are part of the "Skills" section.
To see how this course fits into the RYA qualifications click here: OST course progression map