Youth RYA Sailing Courses
Rockley Watersports is synonymous with teaching sailing, especially to young people and this is something we derive enormous satisfaction and enjoyment from doing. We offer RYA sailing courses from beginner level, through intermediate, to advanced and racing level at our UK based centre in Poole. All our sailing courses follow the RYA training schemes and modules and are run by fully qualified Instructors. Youngsters can attend daily or stay with us residentially (a very popular option!) and make their course or training more of a holiday. Please check out the menu tabs on the left for further information on our Junior & Youth Residential Summer Sailing or Multi Activity Weeks.
Youth Beginner - Stages 1 & 2
Aimed at our complete beginners or those with a little experience, this course is an ideal introduction to the basics and the fun and excitement of dinghy sailing. The teenagres are generally taught two in a boat, most commonly the Laser Pico, with the instructors coaching alongside from a safety boat.
The 5-day course will enable teenagers to gain the RYA Stage 2 certificate whilst the 3-day course works towards the RYA stage 1 certificate. By the end ofthe 5-day course the teenagers will have developed a range of sailing skills and background knowledge and will be on their way to becoming a confident sailor.
Our 3 and 5 day youth beginner and intermediate course run every week, however please check availability before making a booking.
Youth Improver - Stages 3 & 4
This course is aimed at those teenagers that already hold the RYA Stage 2 certificate, or are at that level. During the 5 days, teenagers will be taught in a range of dinghies which may include the Laser Pico, Laser 2000, Dart 16, RS Vision and RS Feva.
Once teenagers have worked through the Stage 3 & 4 syllabus they will then progress on to the Intermediate course.
Youth Intermediate
This course covers the Seamanship Skills and Day Sailing Modules of the National Sailing Scheme and will concentrate on improving boat-handling skills such as man overboard and coming alongside.
RYA Youth Advanced Course
Our 5-day advanced course requires a high level of sailing skill and covers the Sailing with Spinnakers and Performance Sailing modules of the National Sailing Scheme. It is suitable for those who hold the Stage 4 certificate and have completed the intermediate course or are at that level.
Students will be taught in dinghies such as the Laser 2000, RS Vision, RS 400 and the classic Laser XD. This course is ideal for those wishing to progress on to the RYA Dinghy Instructor course.
RYA Youth Racing
This course is ideal for those who have never raced before. During the 5-day course, youngsters will cover boat tuning and setup, race starts, mark rounding, roll tacking and other tactics in a variety of boats including the Laser 2000, RS Vision. You will need to have passed the Stage 4 certificate or be at that level to attend.
