Adult RYA Level 1 - Start Sailing (SH)

This course is an introduction to sailing for novices. By the end of the course you will have the basic understanding of dinghy-handling techniques and background knowledge.

This course is completed in a Laser Pico - a smallish single-handed (1 adult / man ) dinghy.

By booking this activity, you accept our terms and conditions as shown at:

https://www.whiteadderwatersports.co.uk/terms-and-conditions

Please be aware that courses may be affected by weather. If the centre cancels the course we will refund the full amount, or you may transfer your booking to another Date Options for 2025 are:

5 SATURDAY MORNINGS, 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th and 31st May, Level 1 Start sailing 1000-1300 (SH) min 3 Stu, Max 6 stu. OR

5 SUNDAY mornings: 27th April, 4th, 11th, 18th and 25th May Level 1 Start Sailing 1000-1300 (SH) min 3 stu, max 6 stu.

Minimum age: 16 years old

Required experience: None

Recommended: You are comfortable in the water and can swim 50m

Please bring with you:

1. A wetsuit (if you have your own one, otherwise we will provide you one)
2. Swimwear (for under your wetsuit which we provide)
3. Spare change of clothes (e.g. board shorts and active top for warmer days)
4. Closed toe footwear (that you don’t mind getting wet, just in case our boots don’t fit you)
5. Cap & sunscreen (for warmer days)
6. Woolly hat (for cooler days)
7. A towel
8. Food and water bottle (appropriate for the duration of the course)
9. A separate bag (for wet and dirty things)
10. Any personal medication (e.g. inhaler)
11. Thermal to go under the top of a wetsuit if you have one.

Please also note the below:

1. We would advise all jewellery is removed
2. Long hair should be tied back
3. Any cuts of grazes should be covered with waterproof dressings

RYA Level 1 - Start Sailing Syllabus

Practical understanding of:

1. Rigging
2. Sailing techniques and manoeuvres
3. Launching and recovery
4. Ropework

Theoretical understanding of:

1. Clothing and equipment
2. Sailing background
3. Meteorology