As Royal Yachting Association Training Center we run accredited courses that are internationally recognised.

Below is a summary of each level of the course, due to Covid things aren’t quite as easy as normal, please email us at rdsailingclub@gmail.com to register your interest and we will get back to you or call 01788 890105.

LEVEL 1

Introducing you sailing with all you need to know to get afloat under supervision.

Assumed knowledge – None.

Teaches – How to sail in all directions, including an awareness of launching and recovering.

Ability after course – Able to sail in light winds under supervision.

LEVEL 2

Setting out the foundations of sailing for you.

Sailing skills to the standard of Level 1.

Teaches – Rigging, launching and sailing in all directions. Capsize recovery and essential safety knowledge.

Ability after course – Able to sail and make decisions in good conditions.

LEVEL 3

Consolidating skills and trying new ones.

Sailing skills to the standard of Level 2.

Teaches – Coaching of level 1 and 2 skills and taster sessions from the advanced modules.

Ability after course – More confident in sailing skills and techniques ready to progress onto the advanced modules.

All adult courses are of 2 days duration or can be spread over 5 evenings during the summer months and have a minimum age of 16.