RYA Dinghy Level 1 Start Sailing
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Derwent Water Marina is an approved RYA Training Centre. The RYA Level 1 dinghy sailing course is aimed at beginners and is a great introduction to the sport of sailing. The course is designed to give the complete novice the basic skills and knowledge needed to get afloat under supervision. The course will be taught by one of our professional RYA instructors in a friendly, safe and practical manner in a mix of single and double handed sailing boats. Price £250 per person
Duration2 Days
Minimum Age16 years old
Free Parking
Available during your course
Key Information
- RYA Qualified Instructor
- The course is run over 2 days from 09.30 to 5.00pm and consists of 2 x 4 hour sessions per day
- Maximum group size 6
- Minimum group size 3 (please see conditions below)
- The minimum age on the Adult scheme is 16 years. Under 16’s can follow the Youth Sailing Scheme
- No previous experience required but a reasonable level of fitness and mobility required
- Wetsuits provided, please bring wetsuit shoes or old trainers
- Changing rooms and showers available (£1 coin required for a hot shower)
- Parking is available for the duration of the course
- Arrive at least 20 mins before the course starts.
- Sessions will only be cancelled in the event of extreme weather conditions (Please note – rain is not an extreme weather condition)
Booking Terms and Conditions
- Full payment required at time of booking.
- Bookings are non-refundable once made.
- If the minimum number of participates is not met, we reserve the right to cancel, offer an alternative date or run it as a private session (additional cost for this).
- If we cancel the session all monies will be refunded.
- Health declaration forms must be completed and returned before attending the session.
Private Booking
We can also offer this course on a private booking basis for 1 to 6 participants. Please complete the Enquiry Form and select ‘Private Group Session’, entering your details and preferred date(s) and we will check availability and get back to you with a quote.
