Training

Want to learn to sail or develop your skills?

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As an RYA Training Centre we carry all the credentials and experience you will ever need to get you started, or to improve in what is the most exiting of water sports - dinghy sailing. We are experienced - we've been training for over 12 years and are certificated by the RYA.

We supply all the kit and equipment you need, and use a wide range of boats during our courses - from RS Teras and Optibats, to Laser Picos, RS Fevas, RS Visions, Wayfarers and Hobie Dragoon catamarans, there's a boat to suit everybody.

 

 You progress at your own pace, you decide!

3 pico training boats on the water

During the course of the sailing season, April - October we run a complete training programme. Whether you want to start from scratchimprove and learn new skills, or get to grips with the intricacies of racing, we've got a course for you. We also run Powerboat courses and Instructor/Coach courses. 

To see what we have on offer, please browse through the training pages. If you can't find the course you want, or have any questions then please use this form to get in contact and for more information.

 


Learn to Sail

 

RYA Level 1 Start Sailing Course

Completely new to sailing? Then this is your starting point in learning to sail and we will take you on a step by step introduction in learning to sail a dinghy.

RYA Level 2 Basic Skills Course

Having completed the Level 1 course you will now be ready to go further and to master sailing a dinghy in good conditions.


Improvers training

 

Saturday Sailing Sessions

Weekly training sessions for novice sailors looking to consolidate their skills and learn new ones under the guidance of the club's instructors. The opportunity to work towards the new RYA Level 3 Better Sailing course if desired.

Start Racing

Regular Friday evening training for those looking for an introduction to racing, following the RYA Start Racing syllabus and joining in the Friday night race series when possible.

RYA Sailing with Spinnakers

Get to grips with three sails! An introduction to spinnaker sailing, run over three saturday afternoons.

RYA Seamanship Skills

This course is designed to equip you with the skills you need to become a competent, independent sailor in a variety of conditions! Run over four saturday afternoons.

1-2-1 Tuition

If you can’t make the dates for a course, want to learn a specific skill quickly, or just think you’d benefit from some one-to-one coaching, then why not book yourself or a small group of friends some private tuition at a time to suit you.


Race Training

 

Volvo Championship Club Race Training Days

Race training for adults and cadets provided by RYA coaches through the RYA Volvo Championship Club programme.

Onshore Race Training Clinics

Race preparation, tactics, strategy, and rules training run for club racers by our in-house experts!

Coaching Days

Specific training days organized by individual fleets throughout the season.


Powerboat Training

 

RYA Powerboat Level 2 Course

 

RYA Safety Boat Course

 

RYA Intermediate & Advanced Powerboat Courses

 

Safety Boat Refresher Course

In-house safety boat training for anyone involved in crewing the club safety boats.


Instructor Training

 

RYA Racing Coach Level 2

 

RYA Dinghy Instructor Course

 

RYA Powerboat Instructor Course

 

RYA First Aid Course