RYA Adult Sailing Courses

Embark on your sailing journey with our team of expert instructors who specialise in adult sailing education. We blend practical and theory sessions to ensure an engaging and enjoyable learning experience. Our commitment is to make learning not only informative but also a memorable adventure.

We believe in a hands-on, enjoyable approach to learning – because when you're having a great time, you're learning at your best!

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2 day courses
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Weekend or mid week
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RYA certification
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A mixture of theory and practical
See the adult sailing pathway below
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RYA ADULT SAILING PATHWAY

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RYA Level 1

Our Level 1 sailing course is ideal for those who want to learn to sail.

Join us on the water and embark on a thrilling journey into the world of sailing. We’ll take you from never having been in a boat before to feel confident to rig up, launch and sail across the wind, and most importantly come back!

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Rigging a boat
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Launching a boat
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Sailing across the wind
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Tacking
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Returning to shore
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Available at: Hampton, Wraysbury, North London, Thames

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RYA Level 2

Done some sailing before? This is the course for you.

Building on the skills from Level 1. We will refine your Level 1 skills to make you are self sufficient sailor. By the end of this course you should feel confident to rig up and boat and go sailing, maybe even take part in a club race!

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The 5 essentials
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Man Over Board recovery
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Coming alongside a moored
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Sailing around a triangular course
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Rope work and knots
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Available at: Hampton, Wraysbury, North London, Thames

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RYA Level 3

Based in double handed boats. This is the course to make your sailing more social! Learning how to work together as a helm and crew to sail your boat where you want to go.

This course also gives you a taster of the advanced modules to allow you to really get a feel for where you want to take your sailing! Whether that be Day Sailing, Racing, Sailing with Spinnakers or Seamanship skills!

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Double Handed Sailing
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Working with a crew
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Intro into the advanced modulas
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Available at: Hampton, Wraysbury, North London

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Bespoke courses & Private Tuition

Do you want to improve a specific aspect of your sport?
We offer private tuition for individuals at all skill levels, from beginners to those preparing for national championships!
Advanced Modulas

RYA Advanced Sailing Course

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RYA Seamanship Skills

Our Seamanship Skills course is a great way to improve your double handed sailing and is a prerequisite towards instructor training. Pushing your skills, and providing a deeper understanding of how a boat works
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Rope Work
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Reefing afloat
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Sailing Rudderless

Available at: Hampton, Wraysbury, North London

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RYA Sailing With Spinnakers

Unleash the power of sailing downwind fast, with the spinnaker up. This course always puts a smile on everyone's face and is a top favourite of sailors at all levels. It is taught on double-handed sailing boats. We often combine it with the advanced module the Seamanship Skills course.
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Spinnaker hosts
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Spinnaker Drops
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Spinnaker Gybing

Available at: Hampton, Wraysbury, North London

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RYA Start Racing

The perfect introduction to dinghy racing. This course is aimed at kids with RYA Stage 3, or adults with RYA Level 2.
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Race Starts
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Mark Rounding
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Rules of racing

Available at: Hampton, Wraysbury, North London

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Booking & Locations

Our courses are available at the following locations:

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Keep Sailing - Hampton: Island Barn Reservoir, Ray Road, West Molesey, Surrey, KT8 2LF
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Keep Sailing - North London: King George Sailing Club, Lea Valley Road, Chingford, London, E4 7PX
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Keep Sailing - Wraysbury: Silver Wing Sailing Club, Staines Road, Wraysbury, Berkshire, TW19 5AG
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Thames Sailing Club: Thames Sailing Club, Portsmouth Rd, Surbiton KT6 4HH

During the booking process, you’ll be able to select your preferred location and the appropriate course.