Active Sail Stage 1 & 2 (Beginners)
- sailing
- 5 days
- Max 12 people
A comprehensive 5-day beginner course combining skills from RYA Stages 1 & 2, teaching basic sailing, boat handling, and
Description
This comprehensive 5-day course combines the RYA Stage 1 and 2 syllabi, offering a solid introduction to sailing for beginners. Over the week, young sailors will learn and practice key skills, including launching and recovery, steering, turning, and understanding basic sailing principles. The extended format allows for greater consolidation of techniques, giving participants the confidence to handle a dinghy in light winds. By the end of the course, students can earn their RYA Stage 2 certification, ready for independent sailing in controlled conditions.
Already completed Stage 1 & 2, and not sure of the next step? Check out our Active Sail Improvers to consolidate and practice their newly gained skills!
What to bring
Itinerary
Southampton, GB
This is a 5 day activity
4.8
(74)
Cancellation policy
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Upcoming availability
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4.8
(74)
See what people are saying about Southampton Water Activities Centre.
The staff are very friendly, with an excellent selection of courses and boats. The atmosphere is great and the paddle boarding sessions are very fun. Very good for beginner sailors.
Leo Rees
The staff are very friendly, with an excellent selection of courses and boats. The atmosphere is great and the paddle boarding sessions are very fun. Very good for beginner sailors.
Sienna Rees
My kids started out nervous, but the staff are very welcoming and soon made them feel happy. They had a brilliant week and now love sailing. I felt very happy leaving my kids with the staff very professional and security ...
Wendy Denny
I'd highly recommend SWAC. I have zero experience of being in boats, am in my late 50s, and was quite nervous about doing the 2 day RYA Level 1. The instructor, Jen was excellent...unfailing patient, completely calm even ...
Tasha
I'd highly recommend SWAC. I have zero experience of being in boats, am in my late 50s, and was quite nervous about doing the 2 day RYA Level 1. The instructor, Jen was excellent...unfailing patient, completely calm even ...
Tasha Duke
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