Youth Development Week December 2025 » Seamanship Skills Camp
8th - 12 December, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Seamanship Skills Camp Mastering the Art of Sailing
Take your sailing to the next level this December!
Our 5-Day Seamanship Skills Camp is designed for young sailors who have already achieved their RYA Stage 4 Certificate and are ready to refine advanced techniques. This camp focuses on building independence, resilience, and confidence through hands-on practice and in-depth seamanship training.
Camp Overview
- Dates: Monday, 8th December - Friday, 12th December 2025
- Timings: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM daily
- Duration: 5 morning sessions
- Pre-requisite: RYA Stage 4 certificate
What to Expect
- Boat Handling & Maneuvering: Practice reefing afloat, sailing backwards, rudderless sailing, sailing without a centerboard, man overboard recovery, and perfecting tacking and jibing.
- Knots & Ropes: Learn essential knots including the fishermans bend, rolling hitch, and sheet bend.
- Sailing Theory & Navigation: Build knowledge of weather forecasts, the Beaufort scale, tides, and basic chart work.
- Safety & Emergency Procedures: Develop confidence in handling a variety of emergency situations, ensuring safe and responsible sailing at all times.
Important Notes:
- This is a fixed 5-day programme; all sessions must be attended. Make-up sessions are not available, regardless of the reason for absence. Please refer to our T&Cs for details.
- Cancellations or postponements of the entire camp must be submitted in writing to DOSC at least 60 hours before the course start date.
- If you are experiencing payment issues or would like to be added to the waiting list, please email: sailingadmin@doscuae.com
- By proceeding with your booking, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to DOSCs terms and conditions. We kindly request that you review these terms carefully prior to confirming your registration.
Last updated 10:40pm on 4 November 2025