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Start Sailing - RYA Level 1

2 day course | ages 14+ | from £225

Start Sailing - RYA Level 1

Designed for those who want a more in-depth introduction to dinghy sailing, this certificated course follows the RYA adult sailing scheme.

Over the course, participants will learn how to sail in all directions and gain an awareness of launching and recovery. We will cover the key skills required to get afloat under supervision in a singlehanded dinghy. Short theory sessions on the land will teach you about the basic equipment needed, tides and weather.

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:
- No previous experience needed
- All those aged 14 and 15 must be accompanied by a participating adult, if this is not possible please look at our Youth Start Sailing- RYA Stage 1 courses

Additional Information:
- Course runs 0930 - 1700 both days
- Lunch is not provided. Please bring your own packed lunch or grab a bite to eat at our cafe.
- Parking included
- Find further information about the courses in the RYA brochure here
- National Sailing Scheme Syllabus and Logbook included - please add to booking (only 1 free logbook per participant will be honoured). This is the official syllabus and logbook for learning to sail dinghies, keelboats, and multihulls through the RYA National Sailing Scheme.
- Start Sailing Handbook is an optional add-on for the course - This is an ideal learning and reference tool packed with the essential knowledge that you need to get afloat, regardless of your age. Each chapter guides you through essential information on areas key to learning the sport. Chapters include Rigging your boat, Going afloat, Basic skills, Tacking, Gybing, Leaving and returning to shore.
- 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.

Already completed Level 1? Please look at our courses titled, Basic Sailing – RYA Level 2.
Looking for a shorter experience? Please look at our Sailing Experiences.

If you can’t see any availability, email us at calshot.bkgs@hants.gov.uk to see when this activity will next be available to book or to register your interest with us.

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