HISC Training Programme
During the year we will be offering courses in the following areas - First Aid, RIB driving and rescue, radio operation (VHF), First Aid, Race Officer courses, Shore based navigation, basic sailing and Introduction to Racing.
If you have any general questions about training at HISC please contact Debbie Darling, Rear Commodore Training:
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Note - There will be a separate Youth Programme with courses being arranged by the Youth Committee. Contact a member of that committee for further information. Specific 'coaching' events are also arranged by the club's racing classes. Contact your Fleet Captain for more information. - Tracy Jacobs
HISC programme for 2008
If you are interested in any of following courses pleases contact the HISC Office either for more information or to put your name onto a waiting list - We try to arrange courses based upon these lists in order to satisfy demand - all courses are at HISC unless stated otherwise.
First Aid Course
This is a one-day classroom based course designed to cover the basics of First Aid with particular relevance to the Sailing environment. It is an RYA certificate course and is a pre-requisite for anyone wishing to do any instructing or coaching. It is also sensible for anyone going cruising, or on a club duty, particularly as Race Officer or patrol boat driver/crew.
Nick Willis has run three First Aid Courses at HISC this year already and we do not plan to run any more until the Autumn. If your First Aid requires validation (your Powerboat 2, Instructor and Club Race Coach Certificates or only valid with an up to date First Aid lasting 3 years) then you will need to contact the HISC office who will look into organising an interim course.
- Please contact the HISC Office, Tel - 023-92463768.
HISC/KCF - RYA recognised Sail Cruising School
Keith Feltham will be offering all the RYA courses from Start Yachting, Competant Crew, Day Skipper and Coastal Skipper together with shorebased navigation classes at HISC and tuned to members needs.
New two day Basic Navigation and Safety This course gives a basic introduction to navigation and safety for anyone new to boating: sailors, powerboaters, sea anglers, divers and boatmasters. Also very useful for experienced dinghy and keelboat sailors and inshore racers. 1 & 2 March - £145 (£120 HISC members) plus RYA pack £28.15
RYA Coastal Skipper & Yachtmaster Offshore - This course is ideal for candidates for the Coastal Skipper practical course and Yachtmaster Offshore® exam. Some revision of the Day Skipper shorebased course is included, plus more advanced skills in offshore and coastal navigation by day and night, pilotage and meteorology.
The cost of the course is £240 to HISC members (£280 others) plus the RYA students pack which is approximately £28 (and includes the RYA training chart plotter). In addition candidates for this course require navigation instruments, i.e. Portland plotter, nautical dividers, 2B pencil and a soft rubber.
Latest dates: TBA
Candidates for both courses will require an RYA Training Almanac which is available from HISC at a discount of 28% (£4.41)
If you are interested contact Keith direct for details and costs on 01403 790221 or look at his web site http://kcf-sailing.mysite.wanadoo-members.co.uk
Adult Feva Training at HISC
Lana Driscoll has agreed to do some Feva training. This is especially for adults because the children are catered for within the Youth programme. You could be two adults sailing together, a single-hander or an adult/child combination. The cost will be about £20-£30 per boat depending on numbers, which are limited. The type of training will be tailored to both your needs and the weather! - email soo.watson@virgin.net
CRO (Club Race Officer)
This is a one-day classroom based course designed to prepare aspiring Club Race Officers for the challenges they will meet. It is an RYA certificate course - details about the syllabus can be found on the RYA Website.
Powerboat Level 2
The powerboat level two is a course which is designed to teach seamanship in powerboats. It can be used to gain an International Certificate of Competence and is a requirement for insurance in nearly all cases for driving powerboats in the United Kingdom. The courses run at HISC are done in our own RIBs, however if you wish to use your own boat please contact the office and arrangements can be made in most circumstances.
Next courses Powerboat Level 2
1/2 and 3/4 May; 1/2 and 3/4 July; 12 & 13 / 14 & 15 / 16 & 17 August; 4 & 5 / 25 & 26 September 2008.
Please contact Leah Brookes in the office if you have any queries or wish to book. Tel - 023-92463768.
Safety Boat Driver
A two-day course - on the water - essential to prepare for your patrol boat duty. Before taking this course we recommend that you have Powerboat Level 2 and log 30 hours of driving powerboats in order to gain sufficiant experience.
Next courses:
HISC Safety Boat Course – For members only Saturday 17 May.
RYA Safety Boat Course - Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 July.
RYA Intermediate Power Boat Course - Saturday 26 and Sunday 27 July.
RYA Advanced Power Boat Course - Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 September.
Prices are as follows: TBA
For further details contact the HISC Office, Tel - 023-92463768.
Radio Operator (VHF) and/or (DGMS update)
This is a sensible course for anyone doing a club duty. It is always nice to be able to use the radio with confidence - and could be important. This is an RYA certificate course, one day, classroom based, using radio simulators. Obviously also suitable for cruiser owners and crew - it includes DSC and GMDSS operation.
- Contact the HISC Office, Tel - 023-92463768.
Learn to Crew - Dinghies
For complete beginners or improvers - mainly on the water.
Introduction to Dinghy Racing
A one-day RYA certificate course - on the water! If you can sail and want to start racing, or if you race, but at the back of the fleet - this is for you.
Dinghy Instructor Course
This RYA certificate course is being arranged by the Youth Committee. It is a five day course. Entry requirement is 'competent sailor' - it is proceeded by an assessment.
Assistant Instructor
Again, a certificate course for those wanting to take their first steps into sailing tuition and to be able to help with HISC training courses in the future.
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