RYA Sailing Courses
Level 1 Start Sailing - minimum age 16 course length 2 days or equivalent hours
Assumed knowledge none
Course Content How to sail in all directions, including an awareness of launching and recovering
Ability after the course - Able to sail in light winds under supervision
Level 2 Basic Skills - minimum age 16 course length 2 days or equivalent hours
Assumed knowledge Level 1 standard
Course Content Rigging, launching, sailing in all directions. Capsize recovery and essential safety knowledge
Ability after the course -Able to sail and make decisions in good conditions
Youth sailing courses minimum age 8 yrs old - 2 day courses starting at Stage 1 through to Stage 4
Last updated 12:21am on 2 March 2026