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RYA Dinghy Sailing with Spinnakers

Following on from the early courses in both the National and Youth Sailing schemes, you can choose one of the advanced modules to suit your sailing interests. All courses are available to both adults and young people.

Course description

Everything you need to know to sail a boat confidently with conventional or asymmetric spinnakers.

Course overview

Course length

Approximately 2 days, 16 hours or equivalent number of sessions

Course format

Practical course on the water

Required experience

Sailing skills to the standard of the Level 3 Better Sailing or Stage 4

Minimum age

None

More information

Learn how to rig the boat, hoist, gybe and drop/recover one type of spinnaker, either conventional or asymmetric. Gain the knowledge and understanding to sail the best possible course downwind.

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