RYA Sailing courses

Low Wood Watersports centre, nestled on the beautiful shores of Lake Windermere offers year round Royal Yachting Association (RYA) approved sailing courses and sessions to all levels from the beginner to RYA Instructor standard.

Tailored to suit your needs we can offer tuition to suit you - it could be a half-day taster session for your very first sail or if you have your own boat we will show you how to get the most out of it!

Our fully qualified instructors are here to help you through every step of your experience and are keen to exceed your expectations and make it a fun and rewarding time!

All of our equipment is maintained to the highest standard and includes our Laser One, Laser Pico’s and Wayfarer dinghy’s. Wetsuits and buoyancy aids are also provided for all sessions.

Sailing courses

RYA Level One, Level Two or Seamanship Skills can be achieved in two days at the cost of £195 per person for groups of between two and six people

A five day RYA course gives you a level One and Two course costing £400 per person.

One to one tuition is also available at £155 per day for both taster sessions and RYA certificate courses.

Taster sessions: 2 hours £80; 3 hours £90; Full day £155

Accommodation

A variety of accommodation options are available in the area to suit both your taste and budget. For package offers at any of our hotels please do not hesitate to contact us for further details.

Course Content

Dinghy Level 1 - Start Sailing

Introduction to the sport of sailing. Covers all you need to know to get afloat under supervision.

Course type:	DINGHY
Suggested minimum pre-course experience:	None
Assumed knowledge:	None.
Course content:	How to sail in all directions, including an awareness of launching and recovery.
Ability after course:	Able to sail in light winds under supervision.
Minimum duration:	2 days minimum

Dinghy Level 2 - Basic Skills

This course sets out the foundations of sailing for you. By the end of it you'll be a competent light wind sailor.

Course type:	DINGHY
Suggested minimum pre-course experience:
Assumed knowledge:	Knowledge to Level 1 standard
Course content:	Often combined with Level 1 into a 4 or 5 day course. Rigging, launching, sailing in all directions. Capsize recovery and essential safety background
Ability after course:	Able to sail and make decisions in good conditions
Minimum duration:	2 days minimum

Dinghy Seamanship Skills

How to handle a boat in all circumstances and solve problems afloat.

Course type:	DINGHY
Suggested minimum pre-course experience:
Assumed knowledge:	Knowledge to Level 2 standard
Course content:	Training includes: launching and recovering the boat in different circumstances, stopping, reducing sail, recovering man overboard, anchoring
Ability after course:	Able to handle a wide range of situations afloat
Minimum duration:	2 days minimum