RYA Youth Sailing Scheme - Stage 1 - Learn to Sail

Sailing courses at the Royal Lymington Yacht Club

This RYA sailing course for beginners takes 2 days (9 am - 4.30 pm each day) and provides an introduction to the sport of sailing.

A prominent RYA Training Centre, Royal Lymington Yacht Club provides RYA training courses throughout the year for both members and non-members.

The RYA Youth Sailing Scheme Stage 1 course provides a basic understanding of how boats sail and provides some experience of steering and handling the boat. You’ll learn about launching and recovery, steering, parts of the boat and basic sailing techniques.

Minimum age: 8 years.

RYA Youth Sailing Scheme certificates are a significant achievement and can be used in other areas of your study or activities such as PE at school, or the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme.

Stage 1 courses are taking place on the following dates at RLymYC:
- 12th & 13th April
- 14th & 15th April
- 19th & 20th April

Stage 2, 3 and 4 courses are also available. More details at rlymyc.org.uk/training

Sign up now for this two-day course

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