If you’re confident with the basics of sailing, this course will give you a taste of the next steps as you prepare to develop a more advanced set of skills on the water.
About the course
This course brings together all the skills and knowledge you gained in the RYA Dinghy Level 1 and Level 2 courses, in preparation for moving on to the Level 4 modules. During this course we’ll give you a taster of what you can experience on those advanced modules.
You’ll be able to try rudderless sailing, use a spinnaker (weather permitting), and possibly a harness.
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 more confident in sailing skills and techniques, and ready to progress onto the RYA Dinghy Level 4 - Advanced Modules
RYA Seamanship Skills
RYA Day Sailing
RYA Sailing with Spinnakers
RYA Performance Sailing
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
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Full refund if you present a doctor’s note stating why you can't complete your booking
Notice given
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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.
