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RYA Dinghy Level 1 - Start Sailing

A course for complete beginners. Learn how to sail in all directions and awareness of launching and recovery

Course description

An introduction to sailing dinghies for complete beginners, covering everything you need to know to get afloat under supervision

Course overview

Course length

Approximately 2 days, 16 hours or equivalent number of session

Course format

Practical course on the water

Required experience

None

Minimum age

None (although under 16s may prefer to learn through the Youth Sailing Scheme)

More information

How to sail in all directions, including an awareness of launching and recovering

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