RYA Level 1 (Start Sailing)

Start Sailing Syllabus . . .

We follow the syllabus as laid down by The Royal Yachting Association. The following are all integral parts to the course as we get your sailing career underway!

•Clothing – What to wear afloat and why.

•Ropework – We get you up and running with some basic knots.

•Rigging – How to put the boat together.

•Weather – What’s good to get out in and ultimately what to avoid!

•Setting the sails.

•Steering – getting to grips with the tiller!

•Wind Direction – how to determine where the wind is coming from.

•Upwind, downwind and sailing at 90° to the wind!

The Boat...

A 26 foot 1720 Sportsyacht which accommodates 4 students and the Instructor/Skipper. The 1720 Sportsyacht is easy to manage and cannot capsize. In fact our fleet of 1720 Sportsyachts have internal buoyancy tanks fitted so can’t sink either!!

Gear...

All wet gear and safety equipment is provided by us – we provide waterproof clothing and lifejackets. It really is just a case of getting yourself here and letting us do the rest! For more information on gear to bring see our FAQ section.