This course aims to consolidate your basic knowledge of dinghy sailing
Royal Yachting Association (RYA) Level 2 – Basic Skills
Discounts offered the more people that you book!
This course will cover rigging, launching, building confidence sailing dinghies in all directions, capsize recovery and essential safety knowledge. By the end of the course you will be capable of sailing a dinghy without an instructor onboard in light winds. This course does involve moving around the dinghy. If you have difficulty moving in small spaces, please consider our Keelboat sailing course instead. (This is a two day course)
This course is aimed at adults. We also offer youth sailing courses which can be booked separately.
Safety is our number one priority. If weather conditions are poor (e.g. strong winds or thunder and lightning) or other incidents occur, we reserve the right to restrict activity. Advance notice will be given where possible. However, sometimes decisions must be made at short notice. If we close for activities, we will contact all customers impacted to either reschedule or refund.
Please complete your disclaimer and medical information ahead of your visit – this will be prompted through your online booking. If this information isn’t completed in advance, it can cause delays to you starting your session. This information must be completed for every person participating.
Water activities:
·Swimwear to wear under a wetsuit
·A change of clothes if you don’t wish to wear a wetsuit
·Shoes you are happy to get wet (old trainers or water shoes) – footwear must be worn when entering or exiting the water
·Suncream
·Hat – either a warm hat or sunhat depending on the weather
·Bottle of water
·Towel
·Warm clothes for afterwards
A wetsuit, buoyancy aid and helmet (where appropriate) will be provided, however you are welcome to bring your own wetsuit if you wish.
Please bring lunch, drinks and snacks with you, or alternatively we have a café on site.
Pontypool, GB
This is a 2 day activity
(1519)
Group discount available
Enjoy discounts for groups of 2 or more
Free cancellation
Up to 2 days in advance
July
August
September
(1519)
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