Adult Dinghy Training Courses

We are offering Dinghy Level 1 and 2 course for adults this Autumn.

They will be run on two weekends:

  • 22/23 October
  • 29/30 October

Either level is achievable over two days so you can book Level 1 for one weekend and Level 2 for the next weekend.

Costs per weekend will be:
Members – £125
Non-members – £165

The minimum age for these courses is 16.

You must be a paid up member at the time of booking the course.

Dinghy Level 1 – Start Sailing

An introduction to sailing dinghies for complete beginners, covering everything you need to know to get afloat under supervision

Required experience – None

Minimum duration – Approximately 2 days, 16 hours or equivalent number of session

Minimum age – None (although under 16s may prefer to learn through the Youth Sailing Scheme)

Content – How to sail in all directions, including an awareness of launching and recovering

Certificate issuing criteria – Able to sail in light winds under supervision

Format – Afloat

Dinghy Level 2 – Basic Skills

Build your confidence and develop your skills. By the end of this course you’ll be a competent sailor in light winds

Required experience – Sailing skills to the standard of Level 1 Start Sailing

Minimum duration – Approximately 2 days, 16 hours or equivalent number of sessions

Minimum age – None (although under 16s may prefer to learn through the Youth Sailing Scheme)

Content – Rigging, launching and building confidence sailing in all directions. Capsize recovery and essential safety knowledge.

Certificate issuing criteria – Able to sail confidently on all points of sail and make decisions in good conditions.

Format – Afloat

https://www.rya.org.uk/training/small-boat-sailing/dinghy