Adult sailing course combined level 1 and 2, featuring sailboats on the water with a clear sky above.
RYA Sailing Adult Level 1 and 2 Combined Course
RYA sailing Level 1
RYA Sailing Adult Level 1 and 2 Combined Course
Adult sailing course combined level 1 and 2, featuring sailboats on the water with a clear sky above.
RYA Sailing Adult Level 1 and 2 Combined Course
RYA sailing Level 1
RYA Sailing Adult Level 1 and 2 Combined Course

RYA Sailing Adult Level 1 and 2 Combined Course

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£399

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(Each level is a two day course)

Please see 2025 dates listed above for courses in August & September

Sessions:  9am - 5pm x 2 sessions (per level)

Combined level 1 and 2 price 2025: £399 (32 hours) Plus RYA books

Location: Piddinghoe Lake, Cedar Lane BN9 9AX.

Please email if you have any questions: info@thebrightonwatersports.co.uk or click 'ADD TO CART' for booking online.

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.
  • Warm base layers to change into.


RYA LEVEL 1 DINGHY SAILING

 Course pre requisites Level 1

  • 14 years plus
  • Must be able to swim.

Understanding the RYA level 1 Sailing Course: (approx. 16 hrs)

The RYA Level 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 Level One course content summary:

  • Launching and recovery,
  • sailing in all directions
  • steering
  • basic parts of the boat

RYA LEVEL 2 DINGHY SAILING

 Course pre requisites Level 2

  • 16 years plus
  • Must be able to swim.
  • Level 1 sailing ability

 

Understanding the RYA level 2 Sailing Course:

The level 2 course is the next step, setting out the foundations of sailing for you, sailing ability along with theoretical knowledge is assumed to be up to level 1 standard. The course consists of rigging a dinghy with minimal help, understanding how to launch a boat in different wind directions, and learning standard sailing manoeuvres. The course also covers essential safety knowledge to be used when sailing. Once level 2 has been achieved the sailor will be able to sail and make decisions on and off the water in good conditions. Next stage is level 3 and/or race training.

RYA Level two Course content

  • Rigging
  • launching and Rigging
  • Improved sailing in all directions.
  • Capsize recovery
  • essential safety knowledge.

Blue Green Algae Notice

Blue Green Algae is found in most UK inland waterways and can be found in Piddinghoe Lake. While usually harmless, seasonal peaks can cause visible symptoms. Brighton Watersports monitors water quality closely; if tests show any issues near your booking, we will notify you with guidance. Click here for more information

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FAQs

We require 28 days notice before the start of course/ session if you wish to cancel your position. This enables us to refill the position. We will accept your cancellation after this date, but will not refund any payment after this date unless we have refilled your position or booking.



After booking, the course dates you selected are the ones you are expected to attend. This is because each lesson in the course is unique and tailored to be step by step progression. If you cannot make it, you can join the next available course where you left off.

For example, if you cannot attend session 3 of Stage 1, we will move you to the next Stage 1 course to continue and complete it.

In the unlikely situation where we need to cancel, (which is normally beyond our control) we will either rearrange the session date or a full
refund will be issued.




We provide wetsuits, sailing cags and buoyancy aids.

Lunch and snacks (there are no nearby shops)

Some change for teas and coffees (50p each)

A reusable water bottle

Suntan lotion

Towel for a shower after

We need a minimum of 3 people to run a course. If this is not the case, we will contact you and rearrange.

If the course is full, still get in contact- we can make other arrangements or check if there's an opportunity to increase the number of participants.

+ All customers must be able to swim at least 25 metres, and not be under the influence of any drugs or alcohol.
+ Anyone under 16, must be accompanied by an adult (One adult per child under 16).
+ Minimum age is 8 yrs, subject to adult's experience.
+ All customers must provide us with some form of identity.




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