Sailing | Clyde Muirshiel

Junior Course

RYA Stage 1

This 2 day course is designed to give you a basic understanding of: Boat handling techniques, Rigging, Wind awareness

On completion of this course you should be able to sail in all directions in light conditions under supervision.

Junior Course

RYA Stage 2

This is a follow on course from Level 1 and takes place over 2 days. On completion you should be able to sail without an instructor on board in light conditions. You will have a good understanding of:

Rigging
Launching
Sailing in all directions
Capsize recovery
Essential safety knowledge

Junior Course

RYA Stage 3

This 2 day course will consolidate the skills learned during the level 1 and 2 courses and give you a taste of more advanced modules. You will develop confidence in your sailing skills by sailing independently and learn about racing and seamanship.

Adult Course

RYA Level 1 Dinghy

This 2 day course is designed to give you a basic understanding of: Boat handling techniques, Rigging, Wind awareness.On completion of this course you should be able to sail in all directions in light conditions under supervision.

Adult Course

RYA Level 2 Dinghy

This is a follow on course from Level 1 and takes place over 2 days. On completion you should be able to sail without an instructor on board in light conditions. You will have a good understanding of:

Rigging
Launching
Sailing in all directions
Capsize recovery
Essential safety knowledge.

Adult Course

RYA Level 3 Dinghy

This 2 day course will consolidate the skills learned during the level 1 and 2 courses and give you a taste of more advanced modules. You will develop confidence in your sailing skills by sailing independently and learn about racing and seamanship.

Adult Course

RYA Seamanship

This course requires that you have mastered the skills and knowledge taught on level 2 and 3 dinghy courses and that you can sail confidently without an instructor on board. You will learn:

How to handle a boat in all circumstances
How to solve problems afloat.
Sailing without a rudder or centerboard
What to do if your equipment breaks
Man overboard and capsize recovery

Adult Course

RYA Start Racing

Here you will learn the fundamentals of getting off the start line and round the course. This 2 day course is a great way to develop the skills required to start club racing including how to maximize speed and outwit your opponents. In order to participate in this course you must have solid level 2 ability.