Level 1 - Start Sailing

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  • 2 days

  • Up to 6 people
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    Rye Watersports

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    This is a 2 day activity

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  • Description
    1. 2-day course 6 hours each day
    2. You will be shown how to rig a boat
    3. Sail across the wind and upwind
    4. Learn how to tack and gybe
    5. Bring your boat safely ashore
    6. You will cover all necessary theory and ropework
    7. RYA Level 1 certificate on completion

    The RYA Level 1 – Start Sailing course is for complete beginners, and teaches you all the skills and theory necessary to get you helming a boat confidently on your own. You will learn to tack and gybe, and sail round a set course. During the two days you will spend maximum time on the water, with the instructor close at hand to guide you safely and expertly throughout the day. All equipment is provided including wetsuit and buoyancy aid (just bring old trainers to wear, or if you have them wetsuit boots).


    Requirements

    Water confidence is a must!


    What to bring

    Closed toe shoes (these can be brought onsite), swimwear, towel, suncream, water bottle, packed lunch or money to buy a cafe lunch.

    Itinerary
    1. You will be shown how to rig a boat
    2. Sail across the wind and upwind
    3. Learn how to tack and gybe
    4. Bring your boat safely ashore
    5. You will cover all necessary theory and ropework


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(4.9)

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2 months ago

Had a great L2 sailing course taught by Aidan who is a great instructor (clear, calm instructions and wanted us to enjoy our time on the water without any stress). Looking forward to coming back here for more courses or ...

Did W

Did W

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2 months ago

Brilliant location for learning. It’s very safe and the staff are all lovely. We had Aidan as an instructor and he was very good at explaining everything and was very chilled out too. We were lucky to just be 2 of us on ...

Julie McElhinney

Julie McElhinney

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3 months ago

Fantastic family run location to learn a new watersport. I had a 1:1 windsurfing lesson for two hours. My instructor Isaac was knowledgable and patient. Loved that it’s a lake. Makes it so much easier to learn the basics ...

Charlie Casey

Charlie Casey

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3 months ago

Amazing place to learn how to windsurf!! Had the most brilliant windsurfing instructor. Recommend rye to anyone interested in learning to windsurf :)))

Sunny Britz

Sunny Britz

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6 months ago

We had a great time and I messed up the dates bit they were so accommodating and let us swap sessions. Thank you so much! Highly recommend if you're looking for an intro to wing boarding. The instructor was brilliant!

Chloe Herbert

Chloe Herbert

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