RYA Stage 1 & 2 (Pico)

The RYA Stage 1 and 2, is part of the RYA Youth Sailing Scheme providing an enjoyable and progressive way to learn to sail.

This is a combined course including RYA Stage 1 and RYA Stage 2.

Stage 1: During Stage 1, you will learn the basics of sailing, parts of the boat and how to launch, recover, and steer.

1. Rigging
2. Launch & Recovery
3. Ropework
4. Sailing techniques & manoeuvres
5. Clothing & equipment
6. Capsize Recovery (Understanding)
7. Meteorology

Stage 2: During Stage 2, you will continue to develop basic sailing skills, as well as ropework and collision avoidance. You will be able to tack and control boat speeds, leaving you in a good position to progress to Stage 3.

1. Rigging
2. Launch & Recovery
3. Ropework
4. Sailing techniques & manoeuvres
5. Understanding Principles
6. Capsize Recovery
7. General knowledge
8. Rules of the Road
9. Meterology
10. Clothing & Equipment

During this course, you will spend maximum time on the water in Picos, with the instructor close at hand to guide you safely and expertly throughout the day. All equipment is provided, including a wetsuit and buoyancy aid.

Upon successful completion of the course, you'll receive an RYA Stage 1 and Stage 2 certificate. Logbook and certificate included in the price.

Timings: 10am - 4:30pm everyday

Water Confidence

No prior knowledge or experience of sailing is needed to take up this course.

1. Old Trainers or Wetsuit boots (if you have them).
2. Towel
3. Swimwear for underneath the wetsuit
4. Sun Cream, Peaked Cap if hot
5. Woolly Hat if cold
6. Water Bottle
7. Packed Lunch (or payment card for the onsite cafe)

1. How to rig a boat
2. Sail across the wind and upwind
3. How to tack
4. Launch & Recover a Dinghy
5. Theory and Ropework