February 2024 shorebased training weekend
Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd February 2025
OYT South’s 2025 shorebased training weekend will take place on Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd February 2025, at a new location in Botley.
Fairthorne Manor in Curdridge will allow us to offer courses, accommodation and meals all on one site. It is half a mile from Botley station – good transport links and plenty of free parking on site.
NB the deadline for booking accomodation has passed. The deadline for meal bookings has passed as well but it may be worth asking us if there is any chance at all of squeezing in a late booking.
The planned timetable is as follows:
Saturday – Youthwork Day
0930 – Young Carers
This workshop aims to support youth workers and volunteers working with young carers and recently bereaved children. It is designed to enable a greater understanding of the experiences of young carers and bereaved children, and how this affects children’s development, ability to engage, and interactions. The workshop also aims to equip volunteers and youth workers with skills to use in emotionally complex situations and to understand the additional needs that young carers and bereaved children might have. [Please note that elements of this workshop may be emotionally triggering, as we will explore the physiological impacts of bereavement and caring responsibilities. There will also be discussion points, in which participation is optional but encouraged to facilitate a collective understanding].
This session will be run by Halima Mehmood who first sailed with us aged 13, in 2011, through Shooting Star CHASE Children’s Hospice siblings programme, and has stayed involved ever since – currently sailing as a volunteer third mate.
1130 – Break
1145 – Safeguarding update with Steve Lacey, OYT South’s Safeguarding Officer
1245 – Lunch
1345 – Jennie Hogan – back by popular demand! Jennie delivered sessions at our training weekends in 2016 and again 2019 on child development and how early experiences can shape teenage behaviour. Jennie is an expert in understanding young people’s behaviour, the underlying reasons behind challenging behaviour and what we can do to support young people on our voyages, all delivered in a very engaging and accessible session which has a lot to offer all our volunteers and staff – even if you have heard her before. (NB there will be a break for tea during this session).
1745 – OYT South CEO Mark Todd reviews 2024 and looks forward to the 2025 season.
1900 – Dinner
Sunday
On Sunday you have a choice of EITHER a full day RYA Radar course; OR a full day First Aid course; OR a half day on other topics (details below), with the option of a GMDSS assessment for your radio licence.
0800 – Breakfast
0900 – EITHER RYA Radar Course OR RYA First Aid Course
RYA Radar – Radar is a critical tool to help safely navigate a vessel and also do good collision avoidance. Effective radar use is a key skill for First Mates and Skippers but we are also keen for watchleaders to build their radar skills. This course might not be ideal for brand-new watchleaders and bosuns but it is recommended for experienced third mates and above, and for anyone aiming for an RYA Yachtmaster qualifcation, as radar use will be part of your exam.
RYA One-day First Aid – This course covers first aid and resuscitation techniques for yachtsmen, including a knowledge of the treatment for hypothermia. Recommended for ALL sea staff, required for second mates and above, compulsory updates every three years – check when your certificate goes out of date. Please DON’T book or pay without checking there is space for you as there is a strict limit of 12 places per day. We did consider adding a second course on Saturday but unfortunately the decision at the start of January was that .we don’t have enough demand for that.
0930 (for those not doing Radar or First Aid) OYT South office team session including updates on end of voyage feedback, membership plans, sea staff clothing and other useful things you need to know!
1030 – Coffee break – chance to order clothing
1130 (for those not doing Radar or First Aid) – Games workshop
Why do we play games on board – aside from having fun? How can we use games to break down barriers, to liven people up or calm them down, to aid learning, to create bonds and build trust – and so much more? Would you like to feel more confident about being asked to organise a games session during a voyage – or do you love leading games and want to pick up some new ideas or share your best tips?
1300 – Lunch
1400 – Finish for those not on first aid / radar / GMDSS
1400 – RYA Marine Radio Short Range Certificate GMDSS assessment – This course consists of the RYA interactive online course which MUST be completed in advance (it takes around 6-10 hours) plus a short practical session and exam at the training weekend. This course covers use of marine radios including GMDSS, and routine, distress, urgency and safety procedures. You must be over the age of 16 to do the assessment. Recommended for third mates, required for second mates and above. Please check the system compatibility requirements for the online course. You can also opt for your course notes to be sent to you in a printed version or an ePack. eBooks are enhanced digital versions of RYA printed books containing animations, video and interactive tools to help illustrate the key points and skills. Details here: http://www.rya.org.uk/shop/Pages/eBook-Devices.aspx Please note ePacks can only be returned if they are faulty.
1700 – ENDS
Costs
| Price list | |
| Saturday training and lunch | £45 |
| Saturday training, lunch and dinner | £55 |
| Sunday (non RYA) training and lunch | £35 |
| Sunday RYA First Aid course, including handbook, and lunch | £80 |
| Sunday RYA Radar course and lunch | £135 * |
| Special offer – Saturday training, lunch, dinner and Saturday overnight stay as an add on to an RYA course on Sunday | £80 |
| Special offer – Both days (non RYA) training, overnight stay on Saturday night, Saturday Lunch, Saturday dinner, Sunday breakfast, Sunday lunch | £100 |
| Add on of GMDSS course on Sunday afternoon (There is an additional fee of £76 payable SEPARATELY to the RYA – please note this may be subject to a price increase in January) | £40 |
| Friday night accommodation without / with dinner (arrive any time and serve yourself), if this makes the start time easier for you on Saturday | £42 / £52 |
*There is a possibility that the price for the radar course will decrease if we get enough participants, any savings will be passed on to you.
Bookings
Please return this form with your requirements for courses, meals and accommodation (though NB we will need to check whether any further accommodation requests can be met, as the official deadline has passed), and we will invoice you for the correct amount.
Things you might want to know.
- You can bring your own drinks for the Saturday night meal, if you bring alcohol, you must drink responsibly.
- Overnight stays are in shared rooms of 2-4 people. Email office@oytsouth.org to let us know who you would like to share with if you have a preference.
- There will be a sheet on the bed, but you will need to bring your own pillow and sleeping bag or quilt.
- There is plenty of free parking on site.
- Nearest train station is Botley and is about 10 minutes’ walk away.
- Tea, coffee, squash and biscuits are included.
- Please ensure you let us know about any dietary requirements.
Menu for the weekend
Saturday Lunch – Ham and cheese panini or cheese and tomato panini, served warm with soup of the day. Snacks and fresh fruit
Saturday dinner – Beef bolognaise or plant-based vegan bolognaise- penne pasta, cheese, garlic bread and salad bar. Blueberry muffin
Sunday breakfast – English breakfast including sausages, bacon, hash browns and baked beans. Fruit juice, yoghurt, fresh fruit, cereal, tea and coffee
Sunday lunch – Roast chicken or Roast buttermilk vegan chicken, roast potatoes, seasonal vegetables and gravy. Apple crumble and custard.