The RYA Sailing Level 2 course is designed to build on your basic sailing knowledge and help you develop more advanced skills, both crewing and helming. This hands-on course focuses on refining your ability to handle a yacht, improve sail trimming, and steer efficiently to the wind. By the end of the course, you’ll be capable of sailing confidently with a skipper onboard, either as crew or helm. It’s a key stepping stone to advancing your sailing journey, with the opportunity to progress to the RYA Competent Crew and beyond.
During the RYA Level 2 course, you’ll spend two days learning advanced techniques for sailing and yacht handling. The course is practical and hands-on, focusing on making you comfortable at both the helm and as part of the crew.
By the end of the course, you will be confident handling a yacht in moderate conditions, ready to advance your sailing journey.
The course is based at Brighton Marina, a vibrant and well-equipped marina that offers ideal sailing conditions for learners. With easy access to both sheltered and open waters, Brighton Marina is a perfect location to build your confidence and sailing skills.
To join the RYA Sailing Level 2 course, you must have completed RYA Level 1 or have equivalent sailing experience. This ensures you have the foundational skills needed to move on to more advanced techniques.
At our centre, we focus on delivering high-quality instruction in a relaxed, friendly environment. With small group sizes, you’ll receive plenty of individual attention from our experienced instructors, ensuring you gain confidence in your sailing abilities. Our Beneteau yachts are ideal for learning, offering both performance and comfort, while Brighton Marina provides a variety of sailing conditions to help you progress. After completing RYA Level 2, you’ll be well-equipped to continue your sailing journey, whether through our Competent Crew course, Sailing Clinics, or even competitive racing events.
Book your RYA Sailing Level 2 course today and take your sailing skills to the next level!
We are located at Brighton Marina. You will be sent the full address and postcode upon booking, but here is a guide to finding us:
Completing RYA Level 1 or having equivalent sailing experience is a prerequisite for the Level 2 course. You’ll need to have basic knowledge of crewing, steering, and safety procedures to benefit from the more advanced skills taught in this course.
The RYA Level 2 course focuses on enhancing your existing skills and introducing more advanced yacht handling techniques. You’ll learn:
By the end of the course, you’ll be able to helm or crew a yacht with a skipper onboard, feeling confident in your abilities to handle various sailing conditions.
The RYA Level 2 course runs over two days. Each day typically starts at 9:00 am and finishes at 5:00 pm. You’ll spend the majority of the time on the water practicing sailing, with some time onshore for briefings and debriefings.
The course is held at Brighton Marina, a popular and well-equipped marina on the south coast of England. Brighton Marina provides easy access to sheltered and open waters, offering the perfect environment for developing your sailing skills.
You’ll be sailing on our Beneteau 36.7 or Beneteau First 35 yachts. These are cruiser/racer yachts known for their excellent performance and handling, making them ideal for both learning and practicing advanced sailing techniques. We also offer training on smaller Delphia 24 keelboats for additional practice, depending on conditions.
We aim to sail in most conditions, but safety is our priority. In the event of unsafe weather, such as high winds or storms, we may need to reschedule the course or adjust the day's activities. If the weather is moderate, we’ll continue as planned, so it’s important to bring waterproof clothing.
No, the RYA Level 2 course is non-residential, meaning you won’t need to stay onboard overnight. The course runs from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm each day, and you can return home or to your accommodation in the evenings. Brighton offers a range of nearby accommodation options if you need a place to stay.
We keep our class sizes small to ensure plenty of individual attention and hands-on practice. Typically, there will be 4-5 participants per instructor, which allows for a more personalised learning experience.
After successfully completing RYA Level 2, many participants progress to the RYA Competent Crew course, where they continue to build their skills as part of a yacht crew. You can also take part in our Sailing Clinics to further practice what you've learned or join one of our racing events for additional experience. Eventually, you might aim to complete the RYA Day Skipper course, which allows you to skipper your own yacht on coastal passages.
Upon successful completion of the course, you’ll receive the RYA Level 2 certificate, which recognises your competence in basic yacht handling and sailing skills. This certification is a great foundation for continuing your sailing journey.
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