Course prerequisites:

  • Minimum age 16 (non-negotiable) at the start of the DI course.
  • RYA full membership (youth if appropriate)
  • Valid first aid certificate – RYA one is best
  • RYA Powerboat Level 2 certificate (minimum)
  • RYA Safe & Fun Safeguarding certificate (one option can be found here: https://www.seasports-sw.com/safe-and-fun-safeguarding)

Books needed:

  • G14 Dinghy Coaching handbook (mandatory)
  • G4 Nationals Sailing Scheme Syllabus and Logbook (mandatory – this will be provided as part of your course and will be posted your home address, or you can collect from the Club)
  • G11 Young Sailors logbook (mandatory)
  • G3 Start Sailing (knowledge of at least)
  • G12 Advanced handbook (knowledge of at least)

These can be bought from the RYA website and local shops.

Minimum Age: 16 Years 

Member Price £250

Non Member Price £300

Training courses are subject to last minute cancellation due to weather, low uptake, or unforeseen circumstances. If your course is cancelled, you will be offered an alternative date or full refund.

Refunds cannot be issued less than 14 days before the Training. You cannot reschedule a training session less than 14 days before the event.

Dates the course are running are listed below, please click the relevant date to book the course and see more details. 

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