RYA Youth Sailing Courses
Aimed at children aged 8-16. All completed in height appropriate dinghies.
A fantastic opportunity to work towards a formal certification whilst enjoying time on the water.
The RYA Youth Sailing Scheme starts with the four basic modules shown below.
RYA Youth Sailing Scheme basic courses
Stage 1
A basic understanding of how a boat sails, with some experience of steering and handling the boat
ASSUMED KNOWLEDGE
None
MINIMUM DURATION
2 days
MINIMUM AGE
8
COURSE CONTENT
Launching and recovery, steering, parts of the boat, basic sailing
ABILITY AFTER COURSE
Able to steer and understand basic principles
COURSE OUTCOME
RYA Youth Sailing Scheme Logbook – RYA Level 1
Stage 2
A range of sailing skills and knowledge to help in becoming a confident sailor
ASSUMED KNOWLEDGE
Stage 1, unless you are doing a combined Stage 1 and 2 course. Basic knowledge and steering ability
MINIMUM DURATION
2 days
MINIMUM AGE
8
COURSE CONTENT
Basic sailing skills, rope work, collision avoidance
ABILITY AFTER COURSE
Able to tack and control boat speed, and understand basic principles
COURSE OUTCOME
RYA Youth Sailing Scheme Logbook – RYA Level 2
Stage 3
Rigging, launching and sailing in any direction. Equivalent to Level 2 in the National Sailing Scheme
ASSUMED KNOWLEDGE
Up to and including the Stage 2 course
MINIMUM DURATION
2 days
MINIMUM AGE
8
COURSE CONTENT
Rigging, launching and recovery, sailing techniques, capsize recovery, sailing theory
ABILITY AFTER COURSE
Able to launch and sail a dinghy around a triangle in moderate conditions
COURSE OUTCOME
RYA Youth Sailing Scheme Logbook – RYA Level 3
Stage 4
Sail a double handed boat as crew or helm, and solve a variety of problems afloat. (optional if Stage 3 was taken in a double hander
ASSUMED KNOWLEDGE
Up to and including Stage 3
MINIMUM DURATION
2 days
MINIMUM AGE
8
COURSE CONTENT
Rigging, launching and recovery, sailing techniques and maneuvers in crewed boats, recovering a man overboard
ABILITY AFTER COURSE
Can launch and return to a beach, jetty or mooring and sail a crewed dinghy around a triangle in moderate conditions
COURSE OUTCOME
RYA Youth Sailing Scheme Logbook – RYA Level 4
All courses can be booked and paid for via our online booking system.
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Important Notes
Before attending any of our courses, please read our Training Course Essential Information guide
Upcoming Youth Sailing Courses
Jul 2024
RYA Youth L1 & 2 2024 season #1