Course Details
The RYA Start Sailing (Level 1) course covers the basic knowledge and practical skills for adults aged 18+ to get onto the water. This course is perfect for adults who have expressed an interest in sailing, want to try a new sport or enjoyed themselves on a Discover Sailing Session.
Our qualified RYA Instructors work to the RYA National Sailing Scheme, so you can be sure you are receiving a nationally recognised and accredited qualification.
Course Duration
2 Days (9am – 5pm total of 16 hours)
Location
Aylesbury Sailing Club, Weston Turville
Theory Knowledge Covered
Wind awareness/ direction
Sail and Foil Controls
Parts of the boat
Stopping, Controlling Speed and getting out of irons
Parts of the boat and sail – how do they work?
Knots (Figure of 8, Round turn and two half hitches and cleating)
Local Hazards
Preparing for a tow
Clothing and Equipment
Meteorology including Beaufort Scale and when to reef
Student to Instructor Ratio
Maximum 9:1
With current COVID Guidelines and restrictions indoors this is currently limited to 6:1
Included in Cost
RYA Logbook and Certificate upon successful completion
Sailing Challenges
Rigging/ Naming Race
Triangular Course
Follow my leader on a beam reach
Mast Walking
Rubber Ducky Award
Practical Skills Taught
Rigging a boat
Steer when sailing and being towed
Steer on a reach and tack
Triangular Course
Tacking Upwind
Gybing
Paddle or row
Call for assistance
Confident in the water with a buoyancy aid on.
Capsize Recovery
Stowing and manoeuvring a boat on shore
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