Sailing Beginner

Learning to sail can be the start of something new and exciting and the best way to get to grips with the basics is by learning to sail a dinghy.

The course will take you through all the necessary training to enable you to be confident out on the water – go on what are you waiting for.

Assumed knowledge: None


Junior Beginner - 5 days

RYA Stage 1 & 2 - able to steer and understands basic principles, tack and able to control boat speed

Junior Beginner - 3 Days

RYA Stage 1 - able to steer and understand basic principles. The 3-day course forms the first 3 days of the full 5-day RYA Stage 1 & 2 course. This course can be extended to the full course by paying a £100 supplement.

Youth Beginner - 3 Days

RYA stage 1 - able to steer and understand basic principles

Youth Beginner - 5 days

RYA stage 1 & 2 - able to steer and understands basic principles, tack and able to control boat speed. The 3-day course forms the first 3 days of the full 5-day RYA Stage 1 & 2 course. This course can be extended to the full course by paying a £100 supplement.

Youth Beginner Weekend

RYA stage 1 - Perfect introduction weekend

Youth Beginner Sailing Evening Sessions

RYA stage 1 - run over 5 weeks in the safe surrounds of Poole Park lake, gain confidence and master the basics of sailing

Adult Beginner - 3 Days

This course covers RYA Level 1 - The 3-day course forms the first 3 days of the full 5-day RYA Level 1 & 2 course. This course can be extended to the full course by paying a £100 supplement.

Adult Beginner - 5 Days

RYA level 1 & 2, upon completion of the course you will be able to sail independently in all directions in moderate conditions

Adult Level 1 Weekend

RYA level 1 - perfect introduction to sailing

Adult Level 2 Weekend

RYA Level 2 - suitable for anyone already holding the RYA level 1 certificate

Adult Beginner Evening Sailing

RYA level 1 - run over 5 weeks in the safe surrounds of Poole Park lake, gain confidence and master the basics of sailing. Courses run on a Tuesday or Wednesday evening from 6pm - 8pm.