Sailing courses and qualifications
We operate as a Royal Yachting Association (RYA) Recognised Training Centre and offer a wide range of RYA sailing courses for sailors of all abilities.
Our dinghy sailing activities
Our courses cater for all abilities from complete beginners to seasoned seafarers. We offer a variety of boats, skills to learn and challenges to master. You’ll learn on our impressive modern fleet of craft, including:
- Laser Pico
- RS Quba
- Laser Bahia
- RS Vision
- RS Venture (with weighted centreboard)
- MkIV Wayfarer
- Laser 4000
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Dinghy Sailing Level 1 - Start SailingThis course provides a short introduction to sailing for novices. By the end of the course you will have a basic understanding of dinghy-handling techniques and background knowledge. It is recommended that all participants consolidate this short introduction with the Basic Skills and Better Sailing courses. -
Dinghy Sailing Level 2 - Basic SkillsOn completion of this course, you will have a basic knowledge of sailing and sailing in light winds without an instructor on board.
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Dinghy Sailing Level 3 - Better SailingThis improver course seeks to bridge the gap between Start Sailing, Basic Skills, and the Advanced modules by offering an introduction to the different modules, allowing sailors to select more easily their preferred route within the sport.
Better Sailing allows for opportunity to practise and consolidate sailing techniques, and experience some of the activities the Advanced modules have to offer, helping to build confidence and support development of good technique and independent sailing. -
Dinghy Sailing Level 4 - Advanced ModulesThese advanced level courses are aimed at sailors with some intermediate level skills who are looking to improve their independent sailing ability.
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RYA Day Sailing (Level 4)This advanced level course focuses on planning, navigation and chart work. With the help of your instructor, you’ll learn to safely navigate to a location such as Calshot or the Isle of Wight.
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RYA Sailing with Spinnakers (Level 4)This advanced level course aims to prepare confident sailors to control multiple sails and travel safely at speed.
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RYA Performance Sailing (Level 4)This advanced level course is aimed at competent sailors who want to improve their skills in performance dinghies such as the Laser 4000.
