RYA Level 1 (Start Sailing)

This introduction to dinghy sailing - RYA Start Dinghy Sailing Course - has been created specifically for those of you that are new to the sport of dinghy sailing. The course is designed to get you on the water using modern, single-handed dinghies, and using RYA coaching techniques.

Two 5 hour sessions will see you learn to sail single-handed dinghies and will allow you to confidently rig your boat, control power and direction, tack and gybe through the wind to move yourself around the lake, and perform a capsize drill. Alongside the numerous practical skills there will be a range of background knowledge covered during the course to give you everything you need to "Start Dinghy Sailing".

The aim is to equip you with a variety of skills and theory to enable you to sail competently around a triangular course. Plenty of time is spent helming your boat under the careful guidance of our instructors.