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This page is will provide useful information to junior members about training; what is happening and when, and also information about our certified RYA Level 2 Racing Coach.

 

Photos! RYA Instructors Name Their Sailing Past RYA Qualifications
Keith Keith Coxon

Member of Coniston Sailing Club since 1968.

Started sailing in early 20's (age not year), mainly in Albacores but also raced Lasers, Enterprises, Solings and G.Ps.

Competed throughout U.K. in a number of regional, national and world championships. Successfully coached sailing teams to compete in N.S.S.A championships for 30 years.

Recently cruised in scotland in 25' cruiser.

Coach/Assessor

Club Racing Coach

Powerboat Instructor

Coastal Skipper

Regional Race Officer

Tony Tony Johnson

"Joined CSC with my family & started sailing when I was about 12.  Taught by dad & coached by various members of CSC in many different dinghies & cruisers (Mirror, Mark, Minisail, Topper, Fireball & Scorpion).
Became very keen on racing our Scorpion sailing dinghy at Coniston & open events around UK.
I enjoy the odd cruise at sea.  Have had some fabulous yachting holidays with my family & friends around the Greek islands.
Our latest addition to the fleet is a Kestrel sailing dinghy, which we intend to generally sail, club race & compete in the odd open event around UK."

Lvl 2 Racing Coach
First Aid
Powerboat 2
Day Skipper
Yachtmaster (theory)
VHF Radio

John John Curtis

'First took to the water at Halifax sailing club in a mirror dinghy. Went on to sail albacore, enterprise, laser, 470, fireball, dart 18 and more recently a merlin rocket. Also competed in keelboats (707, micro 18, delta 25).
I have sailed at CSC for a number of years. Most successful in laser at national level.
Now demoted to crewing as the old crew has taken over.'

powerboat 2

can't swim

Chris Chris Ellwood 'Started crewing on cruisers from Roa Island aged 11, mostly racing in Morecambe Bay. Has also cruised from west coast Scotland to the isles of Scilly, & points in between. Qualifed as an RYA dinghy instructor in 2006. Previous rides include Fireball & Miracle dinghies. Currently sips tea on an Etap cruiser & frequently capsizes a Streaker dinghy at CSC.'

Powerboat 2

Safety Boat

Lvl 2 racing coach

Bill Bill Pickup    
  Paul Marshall    
  Will Medd    
  Val Beacock