RYA Level 1: Start Sailing
The RYA Level 1: Start Sailing course assumes that the student has not sailed before and is normally conducted in Laser Picos. After you have learnt to rig the boat and received an introduction to the boat's controls, the group will take to the water to experience for the first time what it's like to helm a sailing dinghy alone, under the close supervision of the RYA instructor(s).
This is an Adult course for those age 16 and above (Click here for Junior course options).
The courses is run over two day seasons, each day is 9:30 to 17:00. We have full weekend and split weekend options. Our online booking starts at the bottom of this page.
Learn to sail courses
By the end of the course you should have a basic understanding of boat handling techniques and background knowledge, and you will be awarded the RYA Level 1 certificate on successfully completing and understanding the modules of the RYA Level 1 syllabus on the National Sailing Scheme.
All of our courses are taught by RYA qualified Instructors in groups with a maximum ratio of 6 students to each Instructor. Teaching takes place on the water and in the classroom and we move between the two depending on the group, the weather conditions and the requirements of the curriculum.
Course info
Location: Queen Mary Sailing Club
Minimum Duration: 2 days.
Teaching Ratio: 1 instructor to 6 students.
Logbook included in course price. Certificate also included but not guaranteed unless on successful completion of course.