Adult Level 1 - dinghy course
30th - 31 May
RYA Level 1 Start Sailing
at Brading Haven Yacht Club
Requirements:
Open to young people and adults (16+) with no previous sailing experience required. Participants should be water confident, able to swim, and bring suitable clothing for outdoor conditions (including footwear that can get wet).
Course Duration:
This is a 2-day course running from 9:00am 5:00pm each day.
Key Learning Points Covered:
- Rigging and launching a dinghy
- Steering and basic boat control
- Sailing across the wind (reaching)
- Understanding wind direction
- Basic ropework and knots
- Essential safety awareness
Outcome & Progression:
By the end of the course, you'll be able to sail in light winds under supervision and will be awarded the RYA Level 1 certificate. From here, you can progress to RYA Level 2 Basic Skills and begin sailing more independently.
Last updated 12:14am on 9 April 2026