RYA Start Sailing Stages 1 + 2
Level: Beginner | Age: 9 - 16 | Typical Time: 9:30 - 15:30 | Average Price: £225.00
Quick Course Information
Level: Beginner
Age: 9 - 16
Typical Time: 9:30 - 15:30
Minimum Course Duration: 4 Days
Average Price: £225.00
Average Member's Price: £190.00
Typical Number on Course: 24
Instructor to Student Ratio: 1:6
The instructors were knowledgeable and helpful:
The programme was well structured and met my needs:
Parents / Guardians are welcome to join us for racing on the Friday of the course starting at 11:00.
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Course Summary
This is a five day course taking the complete beginner through to sailing solo. Full instruction is provided on all aspects of learning to sail, from clothing to capsize and beyond! Take full advantage of our fleet of modern sailing dinghies and experienced, qualified instructions to have a blast and meet new friends. The confidence that young people gain when they are awarded their certificate makes an instructor's week; the transformation from nervous beginner to keen enthusiast is truly remarkable. A wonderful and very different way to spend a school holiday, this course is brilliant value for money.
Please note that due to the strict cleaning regime that needs to be followed, courses will end at 12:30 on the final day instead of 3:30.
Course Outline
- Launching and recovery
- Steering
- Parts of the boat
- Basic sailing
- Basic sailing skills
- Ropework
- Collision avoidance
Ability After Course
- Able to steer and understand basic principles
- Understand basic principles
- Able to tack and control boat speed
RYA Recognition Information
This RYA course is held under the Bury Lake Young Mariners Recognised Training Centre at our base at the Rickmansworth Aquadrome. The maximum Instructor to Student Ratio is: 1:6 and the minimum duration for the course is 4 Days. The following material is provided to you as part of your course:
- RYA Youth Sailing Scheme Logbook (G11)
- Certificate if required standard is met
Where Do I Go Next?
Once you have completed this course, we would recommend you try these ones:
Level: Intermediate Age: 9 - 16
RYA Start Sailing Stages 2 + 3
Course Dates
5 Days between 09:30 and 15:30.
Register interest in additional spaces and we might be able to add them; you will be notified if we do.
Dates: Mon 25th, Tue 26th, Wed 27th, Thu 28th, Fri 29th
