Dinghy "Try A Day"

Age 16 +

An opportunity to "give it a go". Try the exciting sport of dinghy sailing, going afloat with our experienced instructors to find out what it is all about. See also windsurfing "Try a Day" and consider a mixed activity weekend.

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• Windsurfing "Try a Day"

RYA Day Sailing

Age 10 - 18

For those who wish to explore coastal locations by dinghy. This course requires some competence in basic dinghy sailing. You will develop basic navigational skills and become more self sufficient and confident afloat.

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RYA Start Sailing

Age 16 +

This is the course to get your sailing started. Designed for the beginner sailor, quality instruction and ideal boats will ensure enjoyment and quick learning in a safe environment. The boats which are most likely to be used to deliver this course are the laser stratos’s, laser bahia’s and picos. Click on equipment to see an image of each.
We recommend that you follow on from this course with the two day basic skills course. This will ensure good progression and solid knowledge base.

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• RYA Seamanship Skills

RYA Basic Skills

Age 16 +

This course is designed for the beginner sailor. It has an interesting syllabus covering both practical and theory aspects of sailing. On completion of this course you should be able to sail confidently without an instructor on board. You will be able to rig, launch and sail your own dinghy. See also alternative two day option.
The boats which are most likely to be used to deliver this course are the laser stratos’s, laser bahia’s and picos. Click on equipment to see an image of each.

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• RYA Basic Skills Course

Beginners Singlehanded

Previous experience is helpful but not essential. This is a perfect way to get plenty of practice, sail independently yet enjoy being part of a group.

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RYA Basic Skills Course

Age 16 +

This shorter Basic Skills course requires you to have completed the 2 day Start Sailing Course (see learn to sail section) or have some previous experience before attending.

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• RYA Basic Skills

RYA Seamanship Skills

Age 16 +

This is an improver course requiring some competence in basic dinghy sailing. Other aspects of sailing such as anchoring and rudderless sailing are introduced. A must for learning an assortment of all-round skills and developing independence.

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• RYA Start Sailing

RYA Start Racing

Age 16 +

An introduction to the principles of racing aimed at those with some competence in basic dinghy sailing. Enjoy the competitive element in a relaxed yet informative environment.

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Go Further

Age 16 +

An improver course aimed to take you to advance levels! The Go Further course teaches you the skills to become an independent sailor and follows the content of the RYA Seamanship and Day Sailing modules although the tuition can also be geared towards the needs of the individuals on the course.

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• Go Faster

Go Faster

Age 16 +

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

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Catamaran Sailing

Age 16 +

High speeds, wet and fun, catamarans can give you all three! Cats offer great excitement for all sailors and are ideal for learning trapezing techniques. Some previous sailing experience is required.

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RYA Sailing with Spinnakers

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

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• RYA Performance Sailing

RYA Performance Sailing

Age 16 +

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.

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• RYA Sailing with Spinnakers

Advanced Singlehanded

Age 16 +

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.

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Circumnavigation of Great Cumbrae Island

Age 16 +

Familiarisation, learning and practice in the dinghies on the Saturday then on the Sunday, weather permitting, a circumnavigation of Great Cumbrae island. This will be the preferred route however there are plenty of alternatives. This course is aimed at all levels of sailors as our instructors can be on board to sail with the less experienced in the group.

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• Dinghy "Try A Day"
• RYA Start Sailing
• RYA Basic Skills
• RYA Seamanship Skills

Evening Dinghy Sailing: Adult and Family

If you are relatively local to Largs or Cumbrae this is the ideal way of getting afloat and enjoying the summer evenings. All kit is provided. Suitable for beginners and experienced sailors. Transport available from and to Largs Yacht Haven. Pick up 6pm sharp and return for 9pm. Due to the huge popularity of the evening sailing, all evening sessions must now be booked and paid for by the block in advance. Refunds cannot be given in the event of non attendance.

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