Are you interested in learning how to sail? If so, then you might want to consider the two-day sailing experience in Poole Harbour, Dorset. This experience is perfect for beginners who want to learn the basics of sailing in a simple vessel on calm waters. Poole Harbour is Europe's largest natural harbour and one of the country's most beautiful sailing areas. During your two-day experience, you will learn how to sail a small boat in an ideal environment for beginners, without having to worry about high seas or tides. All instructors at Rockley Point in Poole are fully qualified by the Royal Yachting Association. Led by chief sailing instructor Liz McMaster, the team is passionate about teaching and believes that you are never too old to learn the skills needed to sail. You will learn in Wayfarers, which are popular training sail dinghies with a Marconi rig, main sail, jib, and symmetrical spinnaker. By the end of the two-day experience, you will hopefully have gained your RYA Level 1 sailing qualification. You will have learned all about rigging, tacking, gybing, sailing upwind and downwind, points of sailing, and man overboard recovery in the enjoyable 4.82m long sailboats. Don't worry if these sailing terms mean nothing to you right now—you will learn all about them during your two days on the water!
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Overview
- A two day RYA course for a Level 1 qualification
- Learn sailing at Rockley Point
- Sal Wayfarer dinghies
- You will be split into teams of three per instructor
What's Included
Two Day Sailing Course
- Learn the basics of sailing including; Rigging, launching, sailing in all directions, capsize recovery and essential safety knowledge
- Allow being at the centre all day on both days
- Courses run from 09:30 to 17:00
- There will be one instructor per three participants and you'll be sailing in Wayfarer dinghy's
- After successful completion of the level 1 course your aim is to achieve RYA Level 2
Suitable For
- Minimum age 14
- If you can get in the dinghy, you can sail it
- Waterproofs are available at the centre
Availability
- Weekends between March and November
Restrictions
Minimum Age: 14 years
Anything Else
- The club can recommend local B and B's or hotels
- The course by its nature is not really suitable for spectators
- There is plenty to do around the sailing centre and in Poole itself
How the Voucher Works
- Purchase the voucher online
- Receive your e-voucher or gift pack
- Redeem online to select location and date
- Enjoy your experience
