RYA Level 1 & 2 - Summer 2025 (2 Weekends)

Learn to sail package

RYA Level 1 Start sailing - Friday 15th August - Sunday 17th August

An ideal introduction to sailing over 1 weekend. No previous experience necessary. The course includes how to sail in all directions, including an awareness of launching and recovering.

By the end of the course you should be able to sail in light winds under supervision. You should expect to attend all sessions to complete the syllabus and gain your Level 1 certificate.

RYA Level 2 Basic skills - Friday 22nd August - Sunday 24th August

Now you know that you enjoy sailing take it to the next level in a second weekend. For those who have sailing skills to the standard of Level 1, the course covers rigging, launching, sailing in all directions, capsize recovery and essential safety knowledge.

By the end of the course you should be able to sail and make decisions in good conditions. You should expect to attend all sessions to complete the syllabus and gain your Level 2 certificate.

Package includes individual membership of the club for the 2025/26 season.

Upgrade to family membership for £25 extra meaning your co-habiting spouse/partner can then book their place as a member and pay the course only price!

Already a member? Log in first to automatically receive the course only price.

Level 1 Dates: Friday 15th, Saturday 16th & Sunday 17th August.

Teaching ratio: 1 instructor to 2 students

Level 2 Dates: Friday 22nd, Saturday 23rd & Sunday 24th August

Teaching ratio: 1 instructor to 4 students

Timing: Friday: 5.45pm - 8.45pm, Saturday & Sunday: 9.30am - 3.45pm

Theory

All RYA courses are based on the appropriate RYA Handbook and are designed to give you the skills, experience and confidence to gain your RYA certification. As the time on the course is limited, and to maximize the time gaining practical skills on the water, you may be asked to complete theory work at home or read ahead.

Clothing

• We suggest you wear layers of warm quick drying clothing (no denim!), protected by a wind/waterproof layer. To protect your feet and the boat wear canvas shoes / trainers / wet boots / sailing wellies. Unfortunately, bare feet, high heels, and gardening wellies are NOT allowed.
• Please remember a hat and gloves for courses in cold weather along with sunscreen, a cap and cheap sunglasses with a restraining strap for warm weather courses.
• Always bring a change of clothing and a towel with you, as there is a strong chance you will get wet!! Especially on capsize drill day.

Safety

Buoyancy Aids
You must always wear a buoyancy aid on jetties or while afloat in a boat. For the duration of the course you may borrow a club buoyancy aid from the training room but please ensure this is returned at the end of each session. After your course, you will be expected to provide your own buoyancy aid while sailing and powerboating.

Emergency contact
In case of an accident we have asked you for the details of an emergency contact, please ensure this information is up to date.

Medication
If you are on medication that you think we may need to know about please tell us, also if you need an inhaler or epi pen please ensure these are easily accessible by Instructors in case you require them.

Pre existing injuries
Please inform your Senior Instructor of any injuries.

Instruction

• The course programme is not rigid. Weather conditions may mean alterations need to be made to the sequence of the course however all the listed exercises will be covered during the course.
• RYA Handbooks and Logbooks will be issued as required (the cost is covered by the course fee) and you will receive the appropriate certificate on successful completion of the course.
• Each person is individual; we expect them to progress at their own rate. We will help you to progress, and will work at a pace to suit you where appropriate.
• If you are having problems or are not happy with any aspect of the course, please discuss them with your Instructor, Senior Instructor or Training Principal.
• We hope you will not have any complaints but please note if required we do have a formal complaints procedure, to investigate any issues.

And finally . . . .
The Club is indebted to the volunteers who are qualified RYA Instructors and who willingly give up their time to ensure we are able to offer these courses. We love sailing and want to give you the chance to love it too.

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