Dinghy Level 1 : Start Sailing
Overview
Certification: RYA Dinghy Level 1
The Start Sailing Course introduces you to the basics of sailing. If you’re a fan of getting wet, then Dinghies are for you. Want to stay dry – try our beginner yacht course for adults.
Syllabus
This course runs on the syllabus of Royal Yachting Association Level 1 and comprises of 12 hours tuition, over two days. Running from 9.30am until 5pm with a break for lunch. Put simply we start at the beginning – it is assumed that all participants have no previous dinghy sailing experience but are water confident and have a can-do attitude with regard to getting to grips with life aboard a small dinghy! The course syllabus includes:
- Learning how to Rig (Assembling your boat)
- Pre-launch safety checks.
- What clothing is the right clothing to wear?
- Weather – what conditions are safe for me?
- Turning the boat around – Tacking and Gybing.
- Setting the sails according to what angle you’re sailing at to the wind.
- Capsize recovery – Getting the boat back upright!
- Learning how to determine the direction the wind is coming from.
- Ropework!
Our cancellation policy for this course can be viewed here.
To book this course:
Step 1: Online payment, after which you will receive an email confirmation with a link to an online form.
Step 2: Submission of the online form.
Your course booking will only be secured once both steps are completed.
Course Calendar
Course 1: 22-23 April 2023
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Saturday 22nd April 2023 - Sunday 23rd April 2023
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3
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Course 2: 29-30 April 2023
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Saturday 29th April 2023 - Sunday 30th April 2023
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4
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Course 3: 13-14 May 2023
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Saturday 13th May 2023 - Sunday 14th May 2023
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4
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Course 4: 20-21 May 2023
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Saturday 20th May 2023 - Sunday 21st May 2023
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4
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Course 5: 10-11 June 2023
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Saturday 10th June 2023 - Sunday 11th June 2023
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8
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Course 6: 17-18 June 2023
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Saturday 17th June 2023 - Sunday 18th June 2023
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8
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Course 7: 24-25 June 2023
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Saturday 24th June 2023 - Sunday 25th June 2023
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8
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Course 8: 8-9 July 2023
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Saturday 8th July 2023 - Sunday 9th July 2023
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7
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Course 9: 15-16 July 2023
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Saturday 15th July 2023 - Sunday 16th July 2023
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8
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Course 10: 22-23 July 2023
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Saturday 22nd July 2023 - Sunday 23rd July 2023
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6
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Course 11: 29-30 July 2023
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Saturday 29th July 2023 - Sunday 30th July 2023
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8
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Course 12: 12-13 August 2023
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Saturday 12th August 2023 - Sunday 13th August 2023
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7
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Course 13: 19-20 August 2023
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Saturday 19th August 2023 - Sunday 20th August 2023
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8
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Course 14: 26-27 August 2023
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Saturday 26th August 2023 - Sunday 27th August 2023
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8
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Course 15: 9-10 September 2023
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Saturday 9th September 2023 - Sunday 10th September 2023
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8
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Course 16: 16-17 September 2023
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Saturday 16th September 2023 - Sunday 17th September 2023
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8
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Reviews
Firstly, Jess (our instructor) was amazing! I was a bit nervous starting this course as I didn't know what to expect but Jess made it so easy to understand everything... read more and I absolutely, thoroughly enjoyed every bit of it! As a result, I'll be booking more courses with them soon.
I think the school is excellent, the structure of the courses are excellent and the instructors are very very good at what they do and I just want to thank Jess and everyone else involved for not only making it an excellent weekend but also giving me an interest in something that I want to stick with for the rest of my life!
If there were 100 stars to choose from instead of just 5, I'd choose 110 ;)
1V426
September 12, 2022
Came here with my mom for a stand up paddle board rental, the staff went above and beyond to be super friendly and the experience was great and good value!
lizzyvallely
July 28, 2020
I have just done the RYA Competent Crew course here, five-days aboard the 36-foot Beaufort Venture under the guidance of instructor Gary Curran. The whole week surpassed my expectations, and... read more I cannot praise Gary's teaching style highly enough. We covered the syllabus with clear, safety-focused instructions, followed by lots of hands-on practice. He was patient when things didn't always go right first time, and challenged us to step up our skills when he thought we were ready. We got lots and lots of sailing in conditions ranging from 10 to 30 knots of wind, and the Beaufort Venture is a comfortable and forgiving boat to sail. I won't name check my wonderful shipmates, but I can say that after this week of instruction and encouragement I've raised my sailing ambitions to a higher level. The INSS under Kenny Rumball are super-well organised, and supported us with all the advice, equipment, clothing and food we needed. A great week, and I strongly recommend the INSS to anyone wanting to start sailing or to build their skills.
PatrickKinsella
June 1, 2017