Roundup of currently planned courses and activities afloat.
2019 Water Activities and Course Programme, and how to book onto a course
This two-day course provides the skills required when acting as an escort craft, safety boat or coach boat for a fleet of dinghies, windsurfers or canoes, or for racing or training activities.
It includes rescue techniques and elements of race management and mark laying.
Pre-requisites: RYA Powerboat Level 2
How to Book:
To book a place on this course visit:
https://bookwhen.com/3rdcb/e/ev-sbef-20200307000000
Please note this is a training course for the Water Activities Support Unit and is by invitation only. A password will be required to book your place.
This two-day entry level course provides the skills and background knowledge needed to drive a powerboat and is the basis of the International Certificate of Competence (ICC).
It focuses on low speed close quarters handling, man overboard recovery, an introduction to driving at planing speed and collision regulations.
How to book:
To book a place on this course visit:
https://bookwhen.com/3rdcb/e/ev-sc5m-20200321000000
Please note this is a training course for the Water Activities Support Unit and is by invitation only. A password will be required to book your place.
This course covering basic teaching principles, centre procedures and specific training in any unfamiliar equipment.
On successful completion you will be able to teach up to Sailing Scheme Level 2 or Youth Sailing Scheme Stage 3 under the supervision of a Senior Instructor.
Pre-requisites: Any advanced sailing course (such as Seamanship Skills)
How to Book:
To book a place on this course visit:
https://bookwhen.com/3rdcb/e/ev-spi2-20200328000000
Please note this is a training course for the Water Activities Support Unit and is by invitation only. A password will be required to book your place.
Date and event TBC -this is a programme placeholder only
Join us at The Den for the Group’s annual Open Day. A chance to see what we get up to, get out on the water in some of our boats, meet the leaders and other parents, and enjoy a summer BBQ in Old Leigh. All family and friends welcome.
HW: 1257A – 5.5m
Essex Yacht Club Cadet Week 2020.
3rdCB are invited to enter Scouts/Explorers into their annual Cadet Week – a week of racing, fun & games, and social activities based at EYC’s HQ “Wilton”. Members may borrow dinghies from The Den to enter (single or double handed). It’s a really fun week and the sailing experience of Scouts who’ve entered previously has increased immeasurably.
Official bits – Please note that this is not a Scouting activity, one parent is expected to be present at the Yacht Club during the day to help out with the event and be responsible for their child. Prior sailing experience is required for the use of 3rdCB boats – RYA Stage 3 and experience sailing Topazes is generally the minimum standard, but please talk to the the sailing instructors about it beforehand. We’re not able to provide tuition during the week.
Email Boating@3rdCB.org.uk, or see Chris McHugh or Chris Daly for details.
3rdCB will assist with safety boat cover.