RYA courses for youth and adults available in August

Published 19:05 on 11 Jul 2022

These courses are now full. If you are interested in a future sailing course, please write to enquiries@swsailing.co.uk

Interested in learning to sail or improving your skills? SWSC and YMCA Lakeside have spaces available on the following RYA courses for youth and adults:

Youth (10-16 years old):
Mon-Tues, August 8-9 (probably stage 1)
Wed-Thurs, August 24-25 (probably stage 2)

Adult (16+):

Sat and Sun, August 13-14 (Level 1)
Sat and Sun, August 27-28 (level 1 or 2 depending on the most interest)

All courses are £150 for two days, 9am-5pm, limited to 6 persons.

Description of the courses:

For youth (ages 10 to 16):
RYA Start Sailing Stage 1 covers launching and recovery, sailing across the wind, turning around, steering and basic parts of the boat.
Stage 2: Develop the sailing skills needed to sail around a course - tacking, gybing and controlling boat speed.
Stage 3: Build your confidence and develop the skills needed to sail in different directions in moderate conditions

For adults (16+):

RYA Level 1 is a course for complete beginners. Learn to sail in all directions and awareness of launching and recovery.
RYA Level 2 Basic Skills: Build your confidence and gain the skills needed to sail and make decisions in good conditions.
RYA Level 3 Better Sailing: Improve your sailing, consolidating skills and trying new ones in a variety of conditions.

Last updated 12:10 on 14 November 2023