If you’ve completed the RYA Dinghy Level 1 - Start Sailing course, this course will help you build on that knowledge and introduce you to some new skills and techniques.
About the course
This course is designed for people with basic sailing skills, who are now looking to progress further and learn more. During your time on the water, our instructors will help you to build your confidence, and introduce essential new skills such as:
rigging
launching
sailing in all directions
capsize recovery
essential safety knowledge
Dinghy Sailing courses are taught on a maximum ratio of 1 instructor to 9 students. However, they often run on a ratio of 1 instructor to 6 students.
After completing this course, you’ll be able to sail without supervision and make decisions in good weather conditions. You’ll also be qualified to join in with our recreational sailing sessions.
If you have any questions or would like to discuss whether this is the right course for you, email the Watersports team at southamptonsport@soton.ac.uk.
What to bring with you
something to wear under a wetsuit (swimming costumes are good for this)
towel
comfortable closed toe shoes that can get wet, old trainers or wetsuit boots are ideal
lunch and any snacks
water bottle
sunscreen and sunglasses
hat
gloves
any medications (labelled with the participants name)
What we provide
boats
buoyancy aids
wetsuits
certificates upon successful completion
Logbooks are available to purchase.
Dates and times
This 2-day course runs from 9am to 5pm.
Prices
Our courses are available to everyone, but Southampton Sport members can book at a discounted rate.
You can cancel or reschedule a booking by contacting the Jubilee Sport and Recreation Centre. Your options depend on how much notice you give us. Notice periods are based on the date of your booking, not on the start time.
Notice given
Refund options
Notice given
:
7 days or more
Refund options
:
Full refund or reschedule to another date
Notice given
:
Between 48 hours and 7 days
Refund options
:
Full refund if you present a doctor’s note stating why you can't complete your booking
Notice given
:
Less than 48 hours
Refund options
:
No refund available
When we might cancel your booking
We might need to cancel a booking if:
the weather means we cannot safely run a course
staff members are sick and their absence cannot be covered
we cannot meet our minimum student-instructor ratio
If we need to cancel your booking, we’ll always try to give you at least 24 hours' notice. We’ll also offer to reschedule your booking.
