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Dinghy Sailing Courses in Scotland

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We have a wide variety of courses and boats to suit all abilities, and provide all the necessary clothing. Our fleet is exceptional and RYA Certificates can also be gained. Age and previous experience; The age range for all courses in this section is 16+. Courses for younger people can be found in the junior, youth and family sections.

Making a Booking If you are interested in making a booking for any of our courses please telephone the centre on 01475 530 757 . Please give us a call to either book or discuss any of our courses. We can also be contacted by email We look forward to hearing from you
 

Dinghy Try a Day

Age 16+

Try the exciting sport of dinghy sailing with our experienced Instructors. For a mixed activity weekend, dates have been selected to allow you to consider combining this day with a Windsurfing Try a Day , Paddlesport Try a Day or a Sea kayak Try a Day . If you subsequently book onto any of our  2 day courses (or longer!) we will deduct the cost of this Try a Day course. Lunch, tuition and all equipment is included.

£45

  • 07 Apr '12
  • 06 May '12
  • 03 Jun '12
  • 28 Jul '12
  • 25 Aug '12
1Day

RYA Start Sailing (Level 1)

Age 16+

Residential
Learn to sail in a weekend! With quality instruction, ideal boats and a safe environment, you can focus on learning and having fun on the water. You can follow on from this course with the two day basic skills course.

£190

  • 13 Apr '12 - 15 Apr '12
  • 11 May '12 - 13 May '12
  • 01 Jun '12 - 03 Jun '12
  • 13 Jul '12 - 15 Jul '12
  • 31 Aug '12 - 02 Sep '12
2days

RYA Basic Skills (level 2) 2 days

Age 16+

Residential This shorter Basic Skills course requires you to have completed the 2 day Start Sailing Course (see RYA Start Sailing page 4) or have some previous sailing experience.

£190

  • 20 Apr '12 - 22 Apr '12
  • 25 May '12 - 27 May '12
  • 29 Jun '12 - 01 Jul '12
  • 27 Jul '12 - 29 Jul '12
  • 31 Aug '12 - 02 Sep '12
2days

RYA Basic Skills (level 2) 5 days

Age 16+

Residential

On completion of this course, you should be able to rig, launch and confidently sail your own dinghy without an instructor on board.  See alternative two day option.

£399

  • 02 Apr '12 - 06 Apr '12
  • 20 Aug '12 - 24 Aug '12
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5days

RYA Better Sailing (Level 3)

Age 16+

Residential

This two day improver course designed to build confidence, is intended to make the transition easier for those wishing to progress to the more advanced RYA courses, it builds good techniques and teaches more independant sailing.

£190

  • 18 May '12 - 20 May '12
  • 03 Aug '12 - 05 Aug '12
  • 07 Sep '12 - 09 Sep '12
2days

Beginners Singlehanded

Age 16+

Residential

This is a perfect way to gain plenty of practice, sail independently and enjoy sailing in a group. Previous experience is helpful but not essential.

£190

  • 20 Apr '12 - 22 Apr '12
  • 15 Jun '12 - 17 Jun '12
2days

RYA Seamanship Skills

Age 16+

Residential

This is an improver course requiring some competence in basic dinghy sailing. You will learn an assortment of all-round skills to develop your independence, plus other aspects such as anchoring and rudderless sailing.

£190

  • 11 May '12 - 13 May '12
  • 22 Jun '12 - 24 Jun '12
  • 10 Aug '12 - 12 Aug '12
  • 28 Sep '12 - 30 Sep '12
2days

RYA Day Sailing

Age 16+

Residential

This course is great for those who wish to develop their technique, explore coastal locations by dinghy and improve their navigation skills. 

Cost £190

  • 06 Apr '12 - 08 Apr '12
  • 18 May '12 - 20 May '12
  • 17 Aug '12 - 19 Aug '12
2days

Go Further

Age 16+

Residential

This improver course follows the content of RYA Seamanship and Day Sailing modules and will teach you the skills to become an independent sailor. Tuition can also be geared towards specific requirements of the individual.

Cost £399

  • 09 Apr '12 - 13 Apr '12
  • 04 Jun '12 - 08 Jun '12
5Days

RYA Sailing with Spinnakers

Age 16+

Residential

Advance your sailing in modern asymmetric spinnaker boats and have great fun whilst enhancing boat handling skills. This course requires competent sailing skills.

£190

  • 27 Apr '12 - 29 Apr '12
  • 15 Jun '12 - 17 Jun '12
  • 24 Aug '12 - 26 Aug '12
2days

RYA Performance Sailing

Age 16+

Residential

A progressive course for experienced and competent dinghy sailors. This course will give you a chance to improve boat handling skills in performance dinghies. We will focus on both crewing and helming techniques including spinnaker and trapeze work.

Cost £190

     
  • 06 Apr '12 - 08 Apr '12
  • 29 Jun '12 - 01 Jul '12
  • 21 Sep '12 - 23 Sep '12
2days

Go Faster

Age 16+

Residential

A high level course combining aspects from the RYA Spinnaker and Performance sailing courses. This course provides an intensive week of tailored coaching aimed at producing sailors of an advanced standard.

Cost £399

  • 09 Apr '12 - 13 Apr '12
  • 11 Jun '12 - 15 Jun '12
5Days

Catamaran Sailing

Age 16+

Residential

Enjoy the high speed exhilaration of catamarans! Cats offer great excitement for all sailors and are ideal for learning trapezing techniques. Some previous sailing experience is required.

£190

  • 25 May '12 - 27 May '12
  • 06 Jul '12 - 08 Jul '12
  • 14 Sep '12 - 16 Sep '12
2days

Advanced Singlehanded

Age 16+

Residential Learn how to tweak that extra bit of speed from your boat and its sail. A great opportunity to improve your skills through flexible and tailored coaching. Previous sailing experience required.

Cost £190

  • 11 May '12 - 13 May '12
  • 05 Oct '12 - 07 Oct '12
2days

Circumnavigation of Great Cumbrae Island

Age 16+

Residential

A day of familiarisation, learning and practice in the dinghies followed by a day’s circumnavigation of Great Cumbrae island (weather permitting). This course is suitable for all levels of sailors, as our instructors can sail with the less experienced.

Cost £190

  • 20 Jul '12 - 22 Jul '12
2days

Dinghy Evening Sessions

Age +

If you live close to Largs or Cumbrae, this is the ideal way of getting afloat and enjoying the summer evenings. All kit is provided and the sailing sessions are suitable for beginners and experienced sailors. These sessions are aimed primarily at adults although children who come and sail as part of a family group are very welcome.

Transport is available from and to Largs Yacht haven with pick up at 6pm and return drop off at 9pm. Blocks must be booked and paid for in advance

Monday evenings 6-9pm. Adult and family sailing 4 week blocks

Block 1; 7th, 14th, 21st and 28th May

Block 2; 4th, 11th, 18th and 25th June

Block 3; 6th, 13th, 20th and 27th August

4 Week blocks £80 per block

4Evenings

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