We are a Royal Yachting Association Training Centre and offer a range of courses leading to internationally recognised RYA certificates.
Alternatively we can arrange tuition to suit you - it could be a half-day taster session for your first sail or a chance to refresh your skills if you've not sailed for a while.
If you have your own boat we can show you how to get the most out of it!
Sailing Taster / Refresher – Come and have a go at sailing or brush up your skills.
Start sailing (Level 1) - This is a great course for beginners. (Min 2 day course) 
Basic Skills (Level 2) – Improve on your sailing skills. (Min 2 day course)
You should have completed a Basic Skills (Level 2) course before participating in the following courses
Seamanship skills – Gain experience to be able to sail and make decisions independently. (Min 2 day course)
Sailing with spinnakers – Learn how to sail with an asymmetric or symmetric spinnaker. (Min 2 day course)
Start Racing – Build the confidence, skill and knowledge to take part in club racing. (Min 2 day course)
Young People
Youth Scheme (Stage 1 – Stage 4) – Fun courses for people aged 14 years and younger. Prices
RYA 2 Day Course - £165 per person (minimum 2 people)
RYA 5 Day Course - £350 per person (minimum 2 people)
½ Day Sailing Taster or Refresher - £60 per person (minimum 2 people)
These is a discount for three or more people who book on a course together We have courses running from Easter to the end of October - please contact us for availability and latest dates - if there are 2 of you wanting to do the same thing we can usually arrange to run a course at time to suit you Dinghys at Derwent Water Marina Our extensive fleet of modern dinghys means that whatever your experience there is something for you. Laser Funboats Laser Picos Laser 1s Laser 16s Laser Bahia We have a wide range of wetsuits, spraytops and bouyancy aids but you will need to bring footwear such as wetsuit boots or old trainers |
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