This course is run over two days on Saturday 8th and Sunday 9th February.

Sessions mostly consist of on-water sailing tuition but there will also be classroom theory and land-based exercises. On successful completion of this course we recommend you complete the Start Sailing 2 course, which provides the necessary knowledge to get sailing independently.

 

What to bring?

• Life Jacket
• Clothes to get wet
• Change of clothes
• Closed-toe shoes to get wet
• Towel
• Sunscreen
• Water
• Lunch

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Course Overview

This course introduces participants to dinghy sailing and its fundamental skills so they learn terminology and equipment and practice launching and returning to shore and capsize recovery. 

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 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.