Teenagers start sailing levels one and two - rya

This course is available for those aged 14 to 18

DURATION: 5 days

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS: None, this course is suitable for beginners

ABILITY AT COURSE END: The ability and knowledge required to rig, launch and sail a dinghy in lighter winds on calm waters.

PLACES PER COURSE: 6

MINIMUM AGE: 14 years old

COURSE DESCRIPTION: This combined RYA sailing course takes you from complete beginner to independent sailor in just 5 days, combining the first 2 elements of the RYA sailing scheme Start Sailing Level 1 and Basic Skills Level 2.

Over the 5 days you will learn how to sail independently in all directions, pick up man over board, come alongside pontoons and other boats, how to meet other vessels and launch and recover. Along with essential background theory, our qualified instructors focus on the practical elements of sailing on this course, which is taken in Laser Picos and Bahias in the safe and relaxed environment of Teignmouth bay.

The next step in the National Sailing Scheme is Better Sailing (level 3).