RYA Keelboat Level 1

New to sailing? The two day RYA Keelboat Level 1 – Start Sailing course will give you a fun introduction to the world of sailing. We run our Keelboat Beginners Courses year round. We aim to get everyone out on the water and enjoy their first time sailing. These are open to everyone aged 16+, with plenty of opportunities to get in control of their boats while having a great time. We will be working towards RYA Level 1 of the adult sailing scheme, which is a first step to a fulfilling lifetime sailing. These courses are an excellent opportunity to get out on the water and get lots of sailing while having a great time sailing bigger boats and gaining a valuable qualification. 

This course is ideal for beginners and requires no prior learning. 

The course will be taught with a ratio of 3 students to 1 instructor in a single keelboat and covers the following:

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Level 1 - An introduction to sailing keelboats for complete beginners, covering everything you need to know to get afloat under supervision we will teach you how to sail in all directions, including an awareness of launching and recovering