Adult - Learn to Sail, School Term 3, 2026
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Learn to Sail programs for Adults
Discover the excitement of sailing with our adult learn-to-sail programs designed for complete beginners. Under the guidance of experienced instructors, you’ll build confidence on the water while learning essential sailing skills in a fun and supportive environment.
Whether you’re seeking a new hobby, a social activity, or simply the thrill of trying something different, our courses provide the perfect opportunity to experience the freedom of sailing.
Adult sailing programs include:
Start Sailing 1
Using club owned boats, you learn the fundamental skills of sailing and are introduced to the fun of dinghy sailing in a safe and supportive environment
Sailing 2
Here is your opportunity to master all of the fundamental dinghy sailing skills. By now, you will now be equipped to sail your dinghy on your own voyages of discovery
Better Sailing
Building in confidence, you will now be able to handle stronger winds as you develop the skills required to get maximum speed from your dinghy. Your journey speeds up as you experience the thrill of trapezing and using a spinnaker.
Start Racing
Learn the basics of dinghy racing
Better Racing
Improve your racing in a dinghy
Some of the things you will learn during a course:
Each course step includes:

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.