RYA Level 1 (Start Sailing)

This two day course is a basic introduction to sailing and is offered on its own or makes up the first two days of our RYA Level 1 + 2 Five Day Course. The course runs from 10am – 5pm with an hour for lunch.

Along with giving you the basic understanding of how a boat is handled and what makes it work, it will give you a good foundation into what makes a safe sailor. The course is in two parts: shore based and on the water, and at Glenridding Sailing Centre we emphasises the practical side of the course with as much time on the water as possible (weather dependant, of course!).

We continually and positively assess students and keep them informed of their progress.

Course Structure

Practical

• Rigging

• Rope work

• Sailing techniques and manoeuvres

• Launching and recovery

Onshore teaching

• Sailing theory and background

• Meteorology

• Capsize and recovery