Adult Learn to Sail
ADULT SAILING
Check back in May 2026 for our upcoming courses. If you would like a private lesson this can be arranged anytime of year dependent on instructor available. Enquire with training@eabc.club
RYA Dinghy Level 1- Start Sailing
A course for complete beginners. Learn how to sail in all directions and awareness of launching and recovery
Course content: How to sail in all directions, including an awareness of launching and recovering. At the end of the course participants should be able to sail in light winds under supervision.
RYA Dinghy Level 2- Basic Skills
Build your confidence and gain the skills needed to sail and make decisions in good conditions
Course content: Rigging, launching and building confidence sailing in all directions. Capsize recovery and essential safety knowledge.
RYA Dinghy Level 3- Better Sailing
More confident in sailing skills and techniques and ready to progress onto the advanced modules
Further coaching to consolidate the skills learned during Level 1 - Start Sailing, and Level 2 - Basic Skills. Short taster sessions from the advanced modules such as Day Sailing and Seamanship skills
Course content: Rigging, launching and building confidence sailing in all directions. Capsize recovery and essential safety knowledge. At the end of the course participants should be able to sail confidently on all points of sail and make decisions in good conditions.
There are currently no Level 3 courses available to book
Course duration (16 hours instruction)
Equipment and instruction included in the cost. Some sailing clothing available to borrow if required.
For all courses please bring:
Sailing gear if you have it (wetsuit, waterproofs, buoyancy aid, wetsuit boots or old trainers)
Sun-cream, peaked hat and warm hat.
Towel and swimwear
Warm coat in case of poor weather
Packed lunch (for all day courses)
CANCELLATION:
In the event that a course must be cancelled, the club reserves the right to cancel your booking and refund your payment in full.
If bookings are closed for this event please contact training@eabc.club to enquire about availability. Please note that due to number restrictions we cannot guarantee you will be accepted on the day without a confirmed booking.
Last updated 17:59 on 18 September 2025
