RYA Keelboat Level 1 (Start Sailing)

Overview:

If you are new to boating and want to try your hand at sailing, then the RYA Keelboat Start Sailing Level 1 course is the place to start.

Aims:

The RYA Keelboat Start Sailing Level 1 course is designed to introduce the sport of sailing and impart the fundamental knowledge required to get afloat under supervision. We will give you a basic understanding of sailing techniques and some background knowledge of the sport.

Course Duration:

We offer three variations on the RYA Keelboat Start Sailing Level 1 Course:

• Two consecutive mid-week days (0930 to 1700)
• One weekend (0930 to 1700)
• Four mid-week summer evenings (1800 to 2130)

Pre Requisites:

This is a beginner level course for which there are no pre-requisities.

Course Content:

This course offers a thorough introduction to keelboat sailing with plenty of opportunity to crew and helm under the supervision of one of our experienced instructors.

What's Included:

• 2 days of instruction
• Use of one of our keelboats
• Loan of a life jacket
• RYA Keelboat Start Sailing Level 1 Certificate
• 1 year free introductory RNLI membership
• Free parking at our marina

What's Not Included:

• Wet weather gear (available for £5 a day to hire from us)
• Footwear / boots
• Lunch

Optional Extras:

For a more thorough introduction to keelboat sailing, it is advisable to combine this course with a 2-day RYA Keelboat Basic Skills Level 2 course.

Why choose Stormforce Coaching for this course?:

We offer this course in various formats (weekend, mid week or evening) designed to suit you. We will not cancel this course due to low numbers. Our fleet lives at Shamrock Quay, on a sheltered River with easy access to the Solent. This makes it very unlikely that we have to cancel due to heavy weather. We are the only centre in Southampton that offers this course regularly throughout the year.

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