Youth Stage 1: launch, steer and sail across the wind. For young sailors starting out.
The RYA specifies approximately 2 days, 16 hours or equivalent number of sessions. Format: practical course on the water. Required experience: None.
Centres on adventuro run this course at lakes, estuaries and coastal venues across the UK. Pick a location that suits your diary and the conditions you want to learn in.
Continuous practical assessment by your RYA instructor. No written exam unless noted for theory modules.
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Find activitiesRYA Youth Sailing Scheme - Start Sailing Stage 1 is an RYA course. Practical course on the water. It builds skills within the RYA training pathway.
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Centre specific. Centres may set their own limits for junior participants.
Approximately 2 days, 16 hours or equivalent number of sessions
Practical RYA courses use continuous assessment. Theory courses and exams may include a formal test. Your centre confirms the format.
Practical courses: clothes you are happy to get wet, non-slip footwear, hat and sun cream or warm layers. Classroom or online: notepad if you like. Your centre sends a kit list.
Progress to the next RYA module. Your instructor recommends the sensible next step.
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Somerset and Dorset, United Kingdom
From £ 550
Poole, Dorset
From £ 222
East Anglia, United Kingdom
From £ 200
Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire, United Kingdom
From £ 200
Surrey, East and West Sussex, United Kingdom
From £ 465
Surrey, East and West Sussex, United Kingdom
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East Anglia, United Kingdom