Can you teach me to sail?
If you're thinking of learning how to sail a dinghy, here are the courses we offer. For more information about courses and to book onto a course contact [email protected] or look at the wider opportunities through the RYA website. From time to time we run Open Days, when you can go out in a dinghy with an experienced sailor but we are happy to receive enquiries throughout the year.
RYA Level 1 Dinghy Sailing |
RYA Level 2 Dinghy Sailing |
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Assumed knowledge |
None |
RYA Level 1 standard |
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Duration |
Minimum 2 days |
Min 2 days if RYA Level 1 is held |
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Course content |
Short introduction to dinghy sailing for novices |
Rigging, launching & recovery, all the essential points of sailing, basic rules |
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Assumed knowledge after course |
A basic understanding of boat handling techniques and background |
The successful sailor will be safety conscious, have basic knowledge of sailing, able to sail without an instructor in light winds and be able to recover a capsized boat |
| Certification | RYA level 1 | RYA level 2 |
| Consolidation | Practice and RYA level 2 | Practice and RYA level 3 |
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Minimum Age |
16 years |
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Supporting Information |
RYA National Sailing Scheme G4 |
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Note that all courses are based on RYA inland syllabuses: a tidal conversion is required to sail in tidal conditions
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RYA publications can be purchased from Whitefriars Sailing Club ( Training )