Stage 3 RYA Youth Sailing Course at Upton Warren, Worcestershire

By Karen

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From £ 190

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Certifications, Lessons & Courses, Multi-Day

Aztec Adventure Upton Warren, Worcester Road, Upton Warren, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, B61 7ER

Activity Highlights:

Build your child's sailing confidence with this RYA Youth Sailing Stage 3 course. Ideal for young sailors aged 8-15, this course will help them enhance their skills and feel more comfortable sailing in moderate conditions. By the end of the course, participants will be able to launch, recover, and sail a dinghy in all directions.

Key Details

Age: 8-15 years
Duration: 2 days (09:30-16:00 each day)
Location: Aztec Adventure Upton Warren, Worcestershire
Group size: Maximum 6 children
Supervisor ratio: 1:6
Maximum weight: 120kg (18 stone)
Swimming ability: Water confident

Key Skills

Rigging a dinghy correctly
Understanding sailing theory and terminology
Launching and recovering a dinghy
Sailing in all directions (all points of sail)
Performing capsize recovery techniques

What to Expect

This course is designed to help young sailors build on their existing skills and gain more confidence on the water. Over the course of two days, they'll improve their ability to rig a boat, understand sailing theory, and practise launching and recovery. The course will cover techniques for sailing in moderate conditions, and the goal is for participants to demonstrate their ability to sail a dinghy on all points of sail or around a triangle.

With professional instruction from qualified, DBS-checked instructors, your child will learn how to confidently sail a dinghy, recover from a capsize, and handle different sailing situations. Parents can watch from the Boat Shack Cafe or terrace while their child takes part in the course, or you can drop off and pick up in the afternoon.

Location

The course takes place at Aztec Adventure Upton Warren, a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) in Worcestershire. The location is easily accessible and offers a great setting for water-based activities.

With ample parking available on-site and an additional overflow car park at Webb’s Garden Centre, access is straightforward. The venue also provides bicycle racks for those arriving by bike.

Prerequisites

Participants must have previous sailing experience equivalent to the RYA Youth Sailing Scheme's Start Sailing Stage 2. This ensures they have the basic sailing skills necessary to progress to Stage 3.

Children should also be water confident and able to swim, as the course involves time on the water.

Why Choose Us

The centre has earned recognition, including winning the 'Small Visitor Attraction of the Year' and the 'Winner’s Award' at the Visit Worcestershire Tourism Awards in 2022/23. It was also highly commended in the 'Small Visitor Attraction of the Year' category in 2023/24. These awards reflect the centre's dedication to providing top-quality experiences for all visitors.

Known for its professional yet relaxed environment, the centre is the perfect place to gain a nationally recognised sailing qualification or simply enjoy an adventure on the water. With DBS-checked instructors and a focus on safety, it offers an excellent setting for learning new skills. Families can also enjoy the on-site café for a convenient and comfortable visit.

FAQs:

What is the age range for this course?

The course is designed for children aged 8 to 15 years.

This ensures that the activities and teaching methods are tailored to suit the needs and abilities of young sailors.

Do children need to have prior sailing experience to join?

Yes, participants must have sailing experience equivalent to the RYA Youth Sailing Scheme’s Start Sailing Stage 2.

This ensures they have basic sailing skills such as rigging and understanding points of sail, which will allow them to progress to Stage 3.

What should my child bring to the course?

Children should bring weather-appropriate clothing for outdoor water conditions, including a suitable non-slip water footwear for the boat.

A packed lunch and a refillable water bottle are also required as lunch is not provided.

Can parents watch the course?

Yes, parents and spectators are welcome to watch their child’s session from the Boat Shack Cafe or the terrace.

However, for safety and comfort, we ask that spectator numbers be kept to a minimum.

How are the groups organised?

Group sizes are kept small, with a maximum of 6 participants per instructor and no more than 6 people in total. This setup allows for close guidance throughout the session, ensures plenty of hands-on time in the craft, and makes it easier to practise manoeuvres safely under supervision.

What is the required swimming ability for this course?

Participants should be water confident but do not need to be expert swimmers.

As part of the course involves time on the water, children must feel comfortable in and around water.

Is lunch provided during the course?

No, lunch and drinks are not provided.

Participants should bring a packed lunch and a refillable water bottle to keep hydrated throughout the day.

What happens if it rains during my session?

Rain does not affect your session; you will still be able to take part. Since you will get wet anyway, it can even be more fun in the rain!

If the weather becomes unsafe, such as lightning or thunder, the session will pause until conditions improve. You’ll be given options to rebook or request a refund if a session is cancelled.

Should Aztec Adventure Ltd, for reasons beyond their control (including high winds, lightning storms and icy conditions*), feel it is necessary to close the activity once your party have already commenced participation, you will be offered alternative activities, times or dates to return within one year and rescheduled free of charge.

Alternatively, you may opt to receive a gift card for the full value of your booking, which can be used to rebook at a date and time that suits your group within 12 months.

In such circumstances, you will not be entitled to a refund, in part or whole.

*In all other weather conditions, we operate as normal and standard conditions apply.

About the centre

About Karen's Centre

Aztec Adventure Upton Warren, Worcester Road, Upton Warren, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, B61 7ER

Aztec Adventure was the winner of the 'Small Visitor Attraction of the Year' and the 'Winner of Winner’s Award' in the Visit Worcestershire Tourism Awards 2022/23, came Highly Commended in the 'Small Visitor Attraction of the Year' in the Visit Worcestershire Tourism Awards 2023/24 and is the ideal place to enjoy a wide range of adventures in Worcestershire. We offer an extensive list of adventure activities, adventure courses and group adventures on and around our lakes at Aztec Adventure Upton Warren and Aztec Adventure Lower Moor, and a purpose built Aztec themed 18-hole outdoor adventure golf course and high-rope aerial adventure course at Aztec Adventure The Lost Valley. Adventure activities. Our Adventure Activities include Adventure Golf and our Aerial Adventure Course at The Lost Valley, our Aztec Aquaglide Aqua Park, Boat Hire and Launch, Open Water Swimming and Indoor Climbing. These are activities where you can book a one-off session or multiple sessions for yourself and / or family and friends. Adventure courses If you are looking to gain a nationally recognised qualification or experience one or a wide of range of our exciting activities, there is no better place to come and join our adventures. We offer professional but relaxed environments where everyone can enjoy themselves both on and off the water. We offer Children's Multi-Activity Day School Holiday Courses and a range of Children's, Adults' and Family Paddling plus Sailing Courses and Taster Experiences. Nationally recognised accredited courses for Children, Adults' and Families through the Royal Yachting Association (RYA) and Paddle UK are also available. These can be sessions booked for a day, a number of days, a series of sessions or one-on-one. Individual or private group tuition with our qualified friendly instructors are offered. Group Adventures We welcome a wide range of groups all year round. This could be for a day, a weekend or for longer adventures. Our activity and adventure programmes are tailored to the objectives of your group, their ages and the duration of your visit to ensure you really get the most out of your trip. Whether it's team building, corporate activities or promotions, school or leisure groups, a birthday party or a hen and stag do, pure adventure or practical sessions, we will work with you to tailor-make your programme. Catering can be arranged through our licensed on site cafe.

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Stage 3 RYA Youth Sailing Course at Upton Warren, Worcestershire | adventuro

Stage 3 RYA Youth Sailing Course at Upton Warren, Worcestershire

By Karen

From £ 190

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Certifications, Lessons & Courses, Multi-Day

Aztec Adventure Upton Warren, Worcester Road, Upton Warren, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, B61 7ER