RYA Adult Dinghy Course Level 1 & 2 weekends and midweek offers
An RYA Accredited Course comprised of two, two-day courses over two individual weekends (or midweek) for adults wanting to learn sailing in dinghies. It enables you to progress quickly from beginner to confident sailor in a controlled, safe and enjoyable environment.
One of the benefits of taking courses at LCSC is that we will also put on a session or two at the club where we will allow you to sail with us to practice.
Please note: All training sessions will be provided on Fusions which are single handers.
Additional Info
Course Title: RYA Dinghy Course Level 1 and RYA Dinghy Course Level 2
Course Description: Providing a sound introduction to the sport of sailing. You will learn boat handling skills and essential background knowledge. You will be safety conscious, have a basic knowledge of sailing and should be capable, after level 2, sailing without an instructor in light/medium winds.
Course Cost: £265 per each level e.g. Level 1 = £265. Level 2 = £265.
Ratio: 6 students : 3 Instructors
Course Duration: Each level is held over two consecutive days (one weekend or 2 days midweek)
The course is run from the club house in Hammersmith W69TA. Approx. times are 10am - 5pm
What's Included: RYA Start Sailing beginners handbook & RYA National Sailing Scheme Syllabus and Logbook. The club will provide buoyancy aids.
Prior Knowledge/Experience:
Level 1: none
Level 2: RYA Dinghy level 1 certificate or the equivalent experience on tidal waters.
Next Steps after level 2: we offer level 3, spinnaker sessions and race training for beginners and we sail every weekend, (tide permitting) throughout the year.
Ability after the course:
Level 1: The ability to sail in light/medium strength winds, in all directions. You will have an awareness of launching and returning to beach and pontoon.
Level 2: You will have experienced rigging, capsize recovery and essential safety knowledge, with an awareness of weather conditions, tides and able to sail and make decisions in good conditions.
Booking Information: e-mail Berenice; admin@lcsc.org.uk
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Last updated 12:18 on 17 December 2020