NEXT COURSES:
June: 4th & 5th or 8th & 9th
July: 3rd & 4th or 13th & 14th
Sessions: 9am - 5pm x 2 sessions (per level)
Level 1 : 2024 price £255 (16 hours) Plus RYA books
RYA books:
Start sailing (optional): £8.49
Location: Piddinghoe Lake, Cedar Lane BN9 9AX.
RYA LEVEL 1 DINGHY SAILING
Course pre requisites Level 1
- 14 years plus
- Must be able to swim.
What to bring
- Bring a water bottle. Hot drinks provided.
- Suitable footwear- old trainers, wetsuits boots/shoes (no flipflops or crocs)
- Wetsuit and buoyancy aid if you have, or we can provide.
- Windproof jacket and trousers.
- Warm base layers to change into.
Understanding the RYA level 1 Sailing Course: (approx. 16 hrs)
The RYA Level 1 sailing course serves as an introduction to the world of sailing. It is suitable for beginners with little to no prior experience. During this course, participants will learn the basics of boat handling, including rigging, launching, and recovery. They will also gain an understanding of essential sailing terminology, wind awareness, and basic sailing techniques. By the end of the course, participants will be able to sail a dinghy in light winds under supervision.
RYA Level One course content summary:
- Launching and recovery,
- sailing in all directions
- steering
- basic parts of the boat
