Perfect for beginners, this two-day course introduces the fundamentals of dinghy sailing and provides the knowledge needed to sail under supervision. This course covers rigging your own dinghy, launching and recovering safely, fundamental sailing techniques and manoeuvres, ropework, clothing and equipment requirements, capsize recovery, sailing theory and basic meteorology.
Course Length: 2 Days
Time: 9:00am to 5:00pm
Price: £175 per person
Course Format: Practical training on the water
Required Experience: None
Minimum Age: 16 years
What You’ll Learn
• Rigging and preparing a dinghy
• Launching and recovering a boat safely
• Basic sailing manoeuvres
• Ropework and essential knots
• Capsize recovery
• Sailing terminology and theory
• Weather awareness
• Appropriate clothing and equipment
Course Dates:
Saturday 8th & Sunday 9th May 2027
Saturday 5th & Sunday 6th June 2027
Saturday 10th & Sunday 11th July 2027
Saturday 7th & Sunday 8th August 2027
Saturday 4th & Sunday 5th September 2027
Saturday 9th & Sunday 10th October 2027
Saturday 6th & Sunday 7th November 2027
Bookings Opening Soon
Bookings for this course will be available soon. If you have any questions in the meantime, please get in touch with our team at rvcp.enquiries@rotherham.gov.uk