Active Sail Stage 1 - 3 Days
- sailing
- 3 days
- Max 12 people
A fun 3-day beginner course for young sailors to learn basic boat handling, steering, and wind awareness, leading to the
Description
This fun and engaging 3-day beginner course introduces young sailors to the basics of dinghy sailing. Participants will learn essential skills, including launching and recovery, steering, basic boat handling, and understanding wind direction. The course is taught through a mix of on-the-water practice and shore-based learning in the sheltered waters of Southampton, providing a safe and supportive environment. By the end of the course, students will have achieved their RYA Stage 1 certification, marking their first step into the world of sailing.
Looking for a 5 day course? Our Active Sail Stage 1 + 2 (Beginners) also runs throughout the school holidays.
What to bring
Itinerary
Southampton, GB
This is a 3 day activity
4.8
(74)
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Upcoming availability
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4.8
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See what people are saying about Southampton Water Activities Centre.
The staff are very friendly, with an excellent selection of courses and boats. The atmosphere is great and the paddle boarding sessions are very fun. Very good for beginner sailors.
Leo Rees
The staff are very friendly, with an excellent selection of courses and boats. The atmosphere is great and the paddle boarding sessions are very fun. Very good for beginner sailors.
Sienna Rees
My kids started out nervous, but the staff are very welcoming and soon made them feel happy. They had a brilliant week and now love sailing. I felt very happy leaving my kids with the staff very professional and security ...
Wendy Denny
I'd highly recommend SWAC. I have zero experience of being in boats, am in my late 50s, and was quite nervous about doing the 2 day RYA Level 1. The instructor, Jen was excellent...unfailing patient, completely calm even ...
Tasha
I'd highly recommend SWAC. I have zero experience of being in boats, am in my late 50s, and was quite nervous about doing the 2 day RYA Level 1. The instructor, Jen was excellent...unfailing patient, completely calm even ...
Tasha Duke
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