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RYA Youth Sailing Scheme - Start Sailing Stage 3

The Youth Sailing scheme is usually completed in small dinghies suitable for the size of the sailor, but courses can also be completed in keelboats and multihulls. Our expert instructors offer a safe environment for children to have fun, learn and challenge themselves

Course description

Build your confidence and develop the skills needed to sail in different directions in moderate conditions

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 Stage 2

Minimum age

Centre specific

More information

  • Improved rigging
  • Sailing theory
  • Launching and recovery
  • Building confidence in a range of sailing techniques on all points of sail and capsize recovery

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