RYA Youth Sailing Course Stage 2

Following up from the RYA Youth Sailing Scheme, Stage 1, you will continue to build your confidence and skills during Stage 2.

During the course, you will follow a step-by-step process and improve your sailing skills on all point of sail over the two days:

1. Tacking
2. Gybing
3. Ropework
4. Collision Avoidance

Following the the RYA Dinghy Sailing Scheme, we will guide you through a step-by-step process. The course is a practical hands-on course, which provides you with a nationally recognized certificate on completion.

It is advised to have some previous sailing experience or an RYA Youth Sailing Stage 1 certificate prior to joining the course.

You will be expected to be able to:

1. Launching and recovery
2. Sailing across the wind
3. Turning around
4. Steering and basic parts of the boat

By successfully completing the stage 2, youngsters will be able to join the Loch Ryan Sailing Club as part of SWSA. (SWSA membership is required). The Loch Ryan Sailing Club organises regular Club sailing nights and mornings under supervision, which is a great way to exercise the sport.

At SWSA we believe that water sports are for everyone. You don’t need to have any experience, and we provide all the equipment, including wetsuits, buoyancy aids and helmets. Can’t swim? That doesn’t matter - your buoyancy aid will be keep you afloat and we will support and help you build confidence in the water.

1. Minimum age is 8.
2. Maximum age is 16.

We provide all of the equipment required to take part in the activity, however you will need:

1. Swimwear for under the wetsuit
2. Footwear - an old pair of trainers or water shoes (this is a MUST)
3. A towel for afterwards.

As this is a full day course, you will need to bring a packed lunch, drink and snacks to keep you fuelled for the day. You will have access to drinking water if needed.

We will be following the RYA Youth Sailing Scheme. Working towards the stage 2 syllabus.

Improved sailing skills on all points of sail:

1. Tacking
2. Gybing
3. Ropework
4. Collision Avoidance

Throughout the course, you will receive expert, personal feedback and coaching.

At the end of the course, you will receive the RYA Stage 2 Certificate

Our instructors will give you advice on the next steps and progression options for sailing.