RYA Youth Dinghy » RYA Youth Dinghy Stage 1, 2 or 3 Courses

Booking Instructions: Please select the ticket for your chosen course below. If the course is fully booked, you may join the waiting list, and we will contact you if a space becomes available.

Courses available

The following RYA Youth Dinghy courses are available at Notts County Sailing Club:

• Stage 1 - Start Sailing an introduction to the parts of the boat and the basic principles of how to get a boat sailing.
• Stage 2 - Start Sailing develops the skills needed to sail around a course and understand the basic principles needed to become a confident sailor.
• Stage 3 - Start Sailing builds confidence and develops the skills needed to sail in different directions in moderate conditions
• Stage 4 - Start Sailing learn how to sail a double-handed boat as crew or helm and solve a variety of problems afloat

Price per course level

Members £110, Non-members £155

Course duration

Each Stage 1-4 course level is 3 days or the equivalent number of sessions
Our racing courses are 2 days or the equivalent number of sessions

Minimum age

8 years

Format

Predominantly afloat but with some classroom elements.

What's included

• Use of boats, training materials and equipment.
• Course handbook, certificate and syllabus/logbook.

You will need to bring

• Depending on the time of year, the Galley may be open for the purchase of breakfast, lunch and hot and cold drinks. If it will not be, you will be advised in advance so that you can bring your own food. Hot water will always be available.
• If you already have a syllabus/logbook, please bring it with you, including any certificates attached inside.
• Buoyancy aid of correct specification (one will be provided if you do not have your own)
• Correct seasonal wetsuit or drysuit (the club do not have wetsuits available to hire)
• For inclement weather, a waterproof outer spray top or coat, trousers and base layers are recommended
• Appropriate enclosed footwear, i.e. wetsuit boots or trainers that can get wet. Crocs and open-toed shoes aren't suitable for sailing.
• Neoprene wetsuit socks aren't essential, but help to keep your feet warm and well worth the investment, particularly in cooler months.
• Appropriate seasonal hat
• Gloves - sailing or thin gardening gloves
• Swimming costume and towel
• Sunscreen
• Water bottle
• Change(s) of clothing

Dates

The following form part of this event:

• Day 1 of 3 : 28 May, 09:30 - 16:00
• Day 2 of 3 : 29 May, 09:30 - 16:00
• Day 3 of 3 : 30 May, 09:30 - 16:00

Last updated 6:34pm on 9 March 2025