Designed for adults 14 years and over, this course consists of nine practical sessions on Sunday mornings as well as a pre-course theory session which is conducted on the Thursday prior to the course commencing.

Additional Sunday morning coaching sessions after the formal course are scheduled for participants until the end of March to further their sailing skills and to introduce them to racing.

The course is conducted in BYC owned two person Pacer dinghies. Initially participants are teamed up with instructors who skipper the boats until they are comfortable to take control themselves. As skills develop two participants sail the boats together.

This course is suitable for most ages however a basic level of physical fitness is desirable.

Participants must be able to swim.

Course Overview
This course combines Start Sailing 1 and 2 together.

Course Prerequisites

Water confident.

Who should do this course?

This course is designed for participants who wish to begin sailing in a dinghy. All the equipment and gear will be provided by your accredited Discover Sailing Centre.

Course Outcome

You will gain your Start Sailing 1 And Start Sailing 2 completion certificate. 

We recognise that some of our course participants are completing the Duke of Edinburgh's International Award and may be using sailing and/or club membership to complete one or more sections of The Award. To learn more, click here.