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Start Sailing - RYA Stage 4

2 day course | ages 7 – 16 | £190

Start Sailing - RYA Stage 4

Following the RYA youth sailing scheme, this stage 4 course is for participants who have completed stage 3 and wish to become more independent in rigging, launching, and sailing in any direction.

Stage 4 is designed to bring the students skill to the equivalent level of the RYA adult level 3 course. Keep perfecting the skills learnt in the previous stages and develop these skills while sailing crewed boats.

Gift vouchers available

Give the gift of adventure with one of our activity vouchers and receive a printable gift voucher with every order. Buy your gift vouchers here.

Requirements:
- Sailing skills to the standard of stage 3 – please see RYA Brochure for assumed knowledge

Additional Information:
- Course runs 0930 - 1700 both days
- Lunch is not provided. Please bring your own packed lunch.
- Parking included
- Find further information about the courses in the RYA brochure here
- Youth Sailing Scheme Syllabus and Logbook is an optional add-on for the course - This is the official syllabus and logbook for learning to sail dinghies, keelboats, and multihulls through the RYA National Sailing Scheme.
- Advanced Sailing Handbook is an optional add-on for the course - Designed to accompany the advanced sailing modules in the RYA National Sailing Scheme: Day Sailing, Seamanship skills, Sailing with Spinnakers, Start Racing, Performance Sailing There is an informative but easy to follow format which is packed full of detailed drawings and diagrams. This provides clear instruction on the different manoeuvres, and detailed explanations of relevant sailing theory. It follows on from the first book in the series, the Start Sailing Handbook, and is the perfect progression for people who are hoping to improve their knowledge and skills.
- All books will be given to participants on the 1st day of the course.
- If the book add-ons don't appear in your basket please continue with the booking and reply to the confirmation email, and we will be able to help you add them to your booking

Aged 10-14 and looking for a longer course? Check out our Sailing Adventure Weeks.
Looking to refresh your skills or gain more confidence before or after a course? Check out our Onboard Sessions!

Already completed Stage 4? Looking for something more advanced? Please get in touch by email calshot.ac@hants.gov.uk to discuss your requirements.

If there are no dates available, please email us at calshot.ac@hants.gov.uk to be added to our waiting list.