Dinghy Level 1: Start Sailing
Overview
Course Title: Dinghy Level 1: Start Sailing
Certification: RYA Dinghy Level 1
Course Times: 9.30am-5.30pm
This 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 5.30pm 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!
The Boat
Your training boat is the RS Zest – a versatile dinghy designed with sailing training in mind, complete with reefable sail and plenty of cockpit space for you to get comfortable in.
We provide everything:
- Wetsuit
- Lifejacket / buoyancy Aid to
- Waterproof jackets
What to bring:
- Swimwear
- Shower gear
- Towel
- Spare pair of clothes
- Packed lunch
Book Here Now or call our team on 01 2844195.
Reviews
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
July 1, 2017
Really lovely staff, super friendly. Would highly recommend the kayak and paddle board rentals! Great with a small group or big group.
Megan C
June 1, 2020