As a Royal Yachting Association (RYA) Training Centre we are able to offer a range of training from the National Sailing Scheme using our
Keelboats. The scheme is a comprehensive series of courses for beginners, intermediate and advanced levels. All of our Instructors
have formal RYA qualifications. Courses available this year are...
RYA Levels 1 & 2 – Combined Beginners Course - £360.00 per person
This is an intensive sailing course delivered over five days, usually commencing on Mondays.
The aim of this course is to produce competent sailors who will be able to sail independently
in moderate conditions. You will cover sailing techniques and manoeuvres, rigging, safety, reefing afloat,
rope work, clothing, equipment, sailing theory and basic 'rules of the road'. Course Dates: Monday 30th April or Monday 25th June.
RYA Level 1 – Start Sailing – 2 Days - £190.00 per person
This course is for beginners and requires no previous sailing experience and is delivered
over two days. You will gain a basic understanding of boat handling techniques and background
knowledge to enable you to get afloat under supervision. This course covers rigging, rope
work, knots, clothing, equipment, practical sailing manoeuvres, safety and 'rules of the road'. Course Dates: Monday 30th April or Monday 25th June (combined course - first 2 days)
RYA Level 2 – Basic Skills – 3 Days - £250.00 per person
This course builds on the skills and knowledge gained in Level 1 and aims to give you
the competence and knowledgeto sail independently in moderate conditions. You will cover safety,
reefing afloat, rope work, clothing, equipment, sailing techniques and manoeuvres and
'rules of the road'. Level 1 or equivalent experience is needed first to attend this course. Course Dates: Monday 21st May or Monday 16th July
RYA Level 3 – Better Sailing – 2 Days - £190.00 per person
This course follows on from Level 1 and Level 2. The aim of this course is to help build confidence, support development of good technique and enable a greater chance of enjoyable and successful independent sailing. You will cover rigging, revision and development of sailing techniques and manoeuvres, sailing theory and more. Course Dates: Thursday 24th May or Thursday 19th July
RYA Seamanship Skills – 3 Days - £250.00 per person
This course develops all the skills you learnt in Levels 1&2, takes you towards improving
your sailing and boat handling skills and builds on your confidence and abilities to make
seamanship decisions in moderate conditions. Course Date: Monday 3rd September
2012 Course Dates
We are currently planning to run courses on the following dates:
Monday, 30th April - Levels 1 and 2 Combined Course (5 days)
Monday, 21st May - Level 2 (3 days)
Thursday, 24th May - Level 3 (2 days)
Monday, 25th June - Levels 1 and 2 Combined Course (5 days)
Monday, 16th July - Level 2 (3 days)
Thursday, 19th July - Level 3 (2 days)
Monday, 3rd September - Seamanship or Level 3 (3 days)
Thursday, 6th September - Introduction to Cabin Yachts (2 days) *NEW
Monday, 24th September - Level 3 or Seamanship (3 days)
Thursday, 27th September - Introduction to Cabin Yachts (2 days) * NEW
Course Times
Our course days run from 9am - 5pm approx. and are mainly non-residential.
We use our half-decker fleet but cabin yachts may be used if available.
All prices include instruction at our base, boats, provision of a safety boat cover, use of buoyancy jackets, books and certificate.
(We reserve the right to cancel a course in cases of insufficient numbers)
Sailing Assistance
We can also provide a skipper to help you get the best from your boat and enjoy the Broads.
A skipper would accompany you during the day, for as many days as you arrange.
This could also include gaining an RYA qualification depending on your requirements.
Sailing Assistance for Groups
If required, we can assist in arranging skippers for group bookings.
This is particularly relevant for schools and youth groups.
Please contact us to discuss which course may be right for you or what
sailing assistance you may need; we can then discuss costs.
