Private Lessons

Private Lesson Application Form

Who can do lessons?

Anyone 3+ years old can do private lessons.

We encourage the Small Sailors (3-7 year olds) to do these as part of the Small Sailor Sessions (July-August).

 

What is available and how much does it cost?

1 person: £40 members / £45 non-members per person per lesson in a Club Pico with an RYA Instructor

2 people: £30 members / £35 non-members per person per lesson in a Club Stratos with an RYA Instructor

 

When can I take a private lesson?

You can book private lessons any day that suits you and us.

Sessions are: 9.30-11am or 12.15-1.45pm or 2-3.30pm

After Easter evening sessions will be available on a Tuesday night from 7-8.30pm until 6^th Sept.

 

How do I make arrangements?

Please email Alice at alice@ballyholme.com This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for an application form.

 

Who are the instructors?

The instructors will be RYA trained Dinghy Instructors. We have a wide range of instructors at Ballyholme Yacht Club. You can let us know if you’ve a preference. Your lesson will depend on instructor availability.

 

What do I need to bring?

• Windproof jacket, wetsuit and buoyancy aid are provided by us but you can bring your own if you wish
• warm clothing (lots of woollen layers) for the upper body
• a hat
• gloves (cycling gloves are good if you don’t have sailing ones)
• trainers that you don’t mind getting wet (not wellington boots) –wetsuit booties would be warmer for September
• warm socks
• a complete change of clothes
• towel
• plastic bin bag for wet clothes
• ties for long hair
• minimal jewellery
• MEDICATION (inhalers etc.)