Dinghy Start

Our RYA accredited Dinghy Start course is designed for complete beginners and is ideal for both children (8-15 years old) and adults (16+).

By the end of the course you will have learnt all about the essentials of sail handling, wind awareness, steering, rope work and safety at sea. This course then leads perfectly on to the next level course, Dinghy Improver.

Pre-requisite experience:

None

Duration:

Dinghy Start Youth – 5 days

Dinghy Start Adult – 2 days

Qualifications:

Dinghy Start Youth – RYA Youth Stage 1 and 2

Dinghy Start Adult – RYA Start Sailing Level 1

What’s included:

All food, accommodation and equipment, a non-residential option is also available.

Children are supervised at all times and those on residential course have access to their own social area, 50º North. Here they’ll be able to play games, watch a film in the Cinema Room or take part in fun activities organised by our evening entertainment staff, these activities include a disco evening, pool games, crabbing and many more.