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RYA Dinghy Level 2 - Basic Skills

Build your confidence and gain the skills needed to sail and make decisions in good conditions

Course description

Build your confidence and develop your skills. By the end of this course you'll be a competent sailor in light winds

Course overview

Course length

Approximately 2 days, 16 hours or equivalent number of sessions

Course format

Practical course on the water

Required experience

Sailing skills to the standard of Level 1 Start Sailing

Minimum age

None (although under 16s may prefer to learn through the Youth Sailing Scheme)

More information

  • Rigging
  • Launching
  • Building confidence sailing in all directions
  • Capsize recovery
  • Essential safety knowledge

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