Adult Sailing Courses

As a recognised RYA Training Centre we are fully set up for teaching dinghy sailing. We operate on a coaching ratio of 1:6 and we have a selection of both single and double handed boats which we use for teaching and training.

After participating in one of our courses, you can continue through our adult Supervised Sailing Sessions for recreational sailing. We also signpost people to the Welsh Harp Sailing Club or Wembley Sailing Club on the Welsh Harp for those who are interested in joining a club or racing. We are an RYA Sailability Centre and can offer access to the water for people with disabilities.

Taster Sessions

Get the feel of sailing your own dinghy on this 90 minute taster session. Our instructors will give you the basic skills and help you harness the power of the wind.

2026 Taster Session Dates:

Sunday 30th March

Thursday 16th April (18:00-19:30)

Sunday 3rd May

Thursday 28th May ((18:00-19:30) Women Only session

Sunday 29th June

Sunday 27th July

Sunday 31st August

Sunday 14th September

Duration: 12:30-14:00

Cost: £25

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RYA Level 1 – Start Sailing

An RYA course in dinghy sailing on the Welsh Harp Reservoir introducing you to the sport with all you need to know to get afloat under supervision. The course will cover how to sail in all directions, including an awareness of launching and recovering. At the end of the two day course you should be able to sail in light winds under supervision.

2026 Dates:

Weekends:

11th – 12th April

13th – 14th June

8th – 9th August

26th – 27th September

Duration: 2 Days – 9:30-17:30

Cost: £220

There will be a safety boat and instructor on the water at all times. We would recommend the purchase of the RYA book “Start Sailing” G3 for teenagers and adults, as supplementary reading for the course.

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RYA Level 2 – Basic Skills

The RYA Dinghy Sailing Level 2 will set out the foundations of sailing for you. You should already have sailing skills to the standard of RYA Level 1. The course will cover rigging, launching, sailing in all directions, capsize recovery and essential safety knowledge. At the end of the two day course, you will be able to sail and make decisions in good conditions.

There will be a safety boat and instructor on the water at all times. We would recommend the purchase of the RYA book “Start Sailing” G3 for teenagers and adults, as supplementary reading for the course.

2026 Dates:

Weekends:

27th – 28th June

24th – 25th October

Duration: 2 Days – 9:30-17:30

Cost: £220

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RYA Level 3 – Better Sailing

The RYA Dinghy Sailing Level 3 helps with further coaching to consolidate the skills learned during Level 1 – Start Sailing, and Level 2 – Basic Skills. The course also touches on skills and sessions from the advanced modules such as Day Sailing and Seamanship skills.

There will be a safety boat and instructor on the water at all times. We would recommend the purchase of the RYA book “Start Sailing” G3 for teenagers and adults, as supplementary reading for the course.

2026 Dates:

Weekends:

21st – 22nd November

Duration: 2 Days – 9:30-17:30

Cost: £220

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RYA Seamanship Skills

PArticipants must have sailing skills to the standard of the Level 3 Better Sailing or Youth Stage 4. This is an advanced module where you will learn how to handle a boat in all circumstances and solve problems afloat. The course covers launching and recovering the boat in different circumstances, stopping, reducing sail, recovering a man overboard and anchoring. After the course you will be able to handle a wide range of situations afloat.

2026 Dates:

We do not have any Seamanship Skills dates programmed in for 2026 at present, but if you are interested please get in touch. We often create additional courses and custom courses.

Duration: 2 Days – 9:30-17:30

Cost: £220

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Supervised Sessions

Already a sailor? – Head over to our Supervised Sessions page for more details.