Can you teach me to sail?

If you're thinking of learning how to sail a dinghy, here are the courses we offer. For more information about courses and to book onto a course contact [email protected] or look at the wider opportunities through the RYA website. From time to time we run Open Days, when you can go out in a dinghy with an experienced sailor but we are happy to receive enquiries throughout the year.

	RYA Level 1 Dinghy Sailing	RYA Level 2 Dinghy Sailing
Assumed knowledge	None	RYA Level 1 standard
Duration	Minimum 2 days	Minimum 2 days if RYA Level 1 is held
Course content	Short introduction to dinghy sailing for novices	Rigging, launching & recovery, all the essential points of sailing, basic rules
Assumed knowledge after course	A basic understanding of boat handling techniques and background	The successful sailor will be safety conscious, have a basic knowledge of sailing, able to sail without an instructor in light winds able to recover a capsized boat
Certification awarded	RYA level 1	RYA level 2
Consolidation	Practice and RYA level 2	Practice and RYA level 3
Minimum Age	16 years
Supporting Information	RYA National Sailing Scheme G4

Note that all courses are based on RYA inland syllabuses: a tidal conversion is required to sail in tidal conditions
RYA publications can be purchased from Whitefriars Sailing Club ( Training )