By the end of this introductory course the participant should have a basic understanding of how a boat sails and some experience of steering and handling the boat.
By the end of this introductory course the participant will have a range of sailing skills and background knowledge, and be well on the way to being a confident small boat sailor. Completing stage two also means you can join our Saturday afternoon sailing club and come to local Village Regattas with us.
Having completed stage three the participant will be able to sail in any direction and rig and launch their boat. Their skills and knowledge should mean they can regard themselves as a sailor and no longer a beginner!
A stage four certificate means that they have the skills to sail a double-handed dinghy as crew or helm, and solve a variety of problems that can arise afloat. Passing this course brings you in line with entering the National (adult) Sailing Scheme at Level 3 Standard. You could then progress to 'Seamanship Skills', 'Sailing With Spinnakers', 'Start Racing' or 'Day Sailing'.
