Level 1 Training Course - Start Sailing

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.

We use the "RYA Method" in teaching newcomers to sail and in the Level 1 course you have an instructor with you, or in very close attendance, at all times. The course is very "hands-on" and much of the time is spent in the boats when conditions permit.

Over the two days of the course we will cover:

• Welcome and introduction
• Tour of the club and its facilities
• Talk on personal, boat and group safety
• Then it's out on the boats for your first sail with an instructor on the "joyride". During this you will be shown how a boats sails and how we control it.
• Basic knots
• Talk on correct clothing to go sailing and the importance of keeping warm at all times.
• Land drill on how we turn the boat around
• What to do if she gets stuck "in irons"
• Capsize procedure
• Rigging the boats
• Sailing across the wind under supervision
• The "No Go Zone" for a dinghy
• Rules of the road

Lots to do and it's all done under close supervision whilst you gain your "sea legs".

When is it?

Courses are run once a month subject to a minimum number of participants. Current dates are:

9th/10th April, 7th/8th May, 11th/12th June, 9th/10th July, 13th/14th Aug, 10th/11th Sept, 8th/9th Oct.

How much does it cost?

HBSC Members: £75

Non-members: £175 for the course +£25 temporary membership

How do I book?

Download the Course Booking Form and send the completed form with payment to:

Training Team, Herne Bay Sailing Club, Beacon Hill, Herne Bay, Kent. CT6 6BA.

When we receive your booking, we'll be in touch to confirm your course place soon!

Any questions? Give us a call 07830097334 or email by using this contact form.