NEXT COURSE: TBC
Please enquire via email: info@thebrightonwatersports.co.uk
Parents do not need to stay, you can leave your children if you prefer. We have tight child safeguarding policies.
(To view Child Safeguarding Policy please Click here)
If you wish to only your child do half days please email us and we can see if this can be arranged (email here)
Sessions: 9am - 5pm x 2 sessions (per stage)
RYA Stage 1: Price £215 (16 hours) Plus RYA books
RYA books:
Logbooks : £8.49
Start sailing (optional): £8.49
Location: Piddinghoe Lake, Ceder Lane BN9 9AF.
RYA Stage 1 DINGHY SAILING
Course pre requisites Stage 1
- Age 8-14yrs
- Must be able to swim.
What to bring
- Bring a water bottle. Hot drinks provided.
- Suitable footwear- old trainers, wetsuits boots/shoes (no flipflops or crocs)
- Wetsuit and buoyancy aid if you have, or we can provide.
- Windproof jacket and trousers. (windproof jacket can be provided)
- Warm base layers to change into.
Understanding the RYA Stage 1 Sailing Course: (approx. 16 hrs)
The RYA Stage 1 sailing course serves as an introduction to the world of sailing. It is suitable for beginners with little to no prior experience. During this course, participants will learn the basics of boat handling, including rigging, launching, and recovery. They will also gain an understanding of essential sailing terminology, wind awareness, and basic sailing techniques. By the end of the course, participants will be able to sail a dinghy in light winds under supervision.
RYA Stage 1 course content summary:
- Launching and recovery
- Parts of the boat
- Basic sailing
- Improve basic sailing skills
- Ropework
- Collision avoidance and turning
