Adult Sailing
Many adults much prefer our option of 1:1 tuition that can generally be scheduled at a time to suit. If however you would still like to join a group based course, rest reassured we keep our course participant numbers low.
At a ratio of 1:3 instructor/trainee, we ensure you get the most out of your course and time on the water. The majority of water sport centres run courses on 1:6 instructor/trainee ratios.
The boat you'll learn is the Topper Topaz Uno; Supplied by Ashford based and internationally acclaimed Topper Sailing.
1:1 Private Tuition
If you prefer a more personalised learning experience, 1:1 tuition is available to book for Sunday afternoons throughout the winter season.
Cost: £60/hr
Includes the use of a wetsuit.
RYA Level 1 (Start Sailing)
If you are new to sailing then RYA Level 1 is the introductory course for you.
You will be using a Topper Topaz which is ideal for those new to sailing as they offer great stability and space to move in.
Content
How to sail in all directions, including an awareness of launching and recovering.
Certificate issuing criteria
Able to sail in light winds under supervision.
Duration
2 days private tuition.
Cost
£230.00 per person.
Includes the use of a wetsuit and all course material.
RYA Level 2 (Basic Skills)
Build your confidence and develop your skills. By the end of this course you'll be a competent sailor in light winds.
Required experience
Sailing skills to the standard of Level 1 Start Sailing.
Content
Rigging, launching and building confidence sailing in all directions. Capsize recovery and essential safety knowledge.
Certificate issuing criteria
Able to sail confidently on all points of sail and make decisions in good conditions.
Duration
2 days or 16 hours private tuition.
Cost
£230.00 per person.
Includes the use of a wetsuit and all course material.
RYA Level 3 (Better Sailing)
Improve your sailing, consolidating skills and trying new ones in a variety of conditions.
Required experience
Sailing skills to the standard of Level 2 Basic Skills.
Content
Further coaching to consolidate the skills learned during Level 1 - Start Sailing, and Level 2 - Basic Skills. Short taster sessions from the advanced modules such as Day Sailing and Seamanship skills.
Certificate issuing criteria
More confident in sailing skills and techniques and ready to progress onto the advanced modules.
Duration
2 days or 16 hours of private tuition.
Cost
£230.00 per person.
Includes the use of a wetsuit and all course material.