Adult RYA Level 2 - Basic Skills (DH)

This course follows the RYA Level 1 - Start Sailing. On completion of this course, you will have the basic knowledge of sailing and be capable of sailing without an instructor in light winds. Participants on this course should have already mastered the practical skills and absorbed the background knowledge required for RYA Level 1 - Start Sailing.

This course is completed in either a Laser Bahia or Wayfarer with an instructor in the boat with you.

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.

Minimum age: 16 years old

Required experience: Sailing skills to the standard of RYA Level 1 - Start Sailing

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

Please bring with you:

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

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 2 - Basic Skills Syllabus

Practical understanding of:

1. Rigging
2. Sailing techniques and manoeuvres
3. Ropework
4. Capsize recovery
5. Racing

Theoretical understanding of:

1. Clothing and equipment
2. Launching and recovery
3. Sailing background
4. Meteorology