Join us for a week on the water, learning to sail, building confidence, and enjoying time outdoors. Our non-residential sailing weeks are designed for all abilities, whether you’re stepping into a boat for the first time or looking to build on existing skills.
Alongside other young people from the Royal Navy community and with supportive instructors, you’ll learn everything from the basics of steering and sail control to developing more advanced techniques and confidence on the water.
Our courses offer a relaxed, welcoming week where you can try something new, make friends, and enjoy being out on the water.
Course details
Beginner Sailing Weeks
Perfect for those completely new to sailing, our beginner sailing week residential will cover the RYA Stages 1 & 2 syllabus (RYA Levels 1 & 2 for those over 16). Participants do not need any prior knowledge or experience to take part.
Participants can expect to cover the following:
- Introduction to the parts of the boat
- Basic principles of how to get a boat sailing
- Launching and recovery
- Sailing across the wind
- Double-handed boat sailing
- Launching and return to a beach, jetty or mooring in moderate conditions.
Improver Sailing Weeks
Suitable for those who have already gained their RYA Stages 1 & 2 certification, this week will cover the RYA Stages 3 & 4 syllabus (RYA Level 3 for those over 16) to improve their sailing skills and confidence.
Participants can expect to cover the following:
- Improved rigging
- Sailing theory
- Building confidence in a range of sailing techniques
- Double-handed boat sailing
- Launching and return to a beach, jetty or mooring in moderate conditions.
What to bring
We’ll provide all the watersports equipment needed to get out on the water, including a wetsuit, buoyancy aid, waterproof top, and helmet. Your instructor will guide you on what to wear depending on the weather.
Please bring:
- Swimwear (to wear under a wetsuit)
- A towel
- A refillable water bottle
- Sun cream
- A full change of clothes
- Weather-appropriate clothing (e.g. warm layers or light clothing on hot days)
- A pair of closed-toe shoes that can get wet (old trainers are ideal)
- A spare pair of dry shoes
- Lunch and snacks for the day
If you have your own watersports clothing or equipment, you’re welcome to bring it along.
Further information
If you would like to speak to us before booking, or to talk about an existing booking, please contact our Youth Crew team on 0330 236 8090 or youthsailing@rnsa.org.uk.
