Dinghy Sailing Courses
Dinghy Sailing Courses
We offer a number of Royal Yachting Association (RYA) accredited courses from the basic Level 1 sailing course for complete beginners, through to the Start Racing course. Our courses are suitable for both adults and junior sailors (8 & upwards), with juniors being able to work through the RYA DInghy Youth scheme.
In addition we can offer the RYA Better Sailing, Seamanship Skills and Sailing with Spinnaker modules.
Courses are normally run on Saturdays from May through to October, and typically consist of 2-3 hours sailing on each day plus classroom/theory. We aim to run them on consecutive Saturdays but this isn't always possible because of tides or weather. Questions or Comments? Contact Training Secretary here or email enquiries @bfyc.org.uk
Start Sailing
RYA
LEVEL 1
Description: Aimed at complete beginners.
Duration: 3 days
Entry requirements: None
After completing course: you will be able to sail in light winds under supervision.
Cost: £110 B&FYC members, £177 non-members. Under 18 members £78, non-members £130.
Course Dates:
Our L1 courses will start again in May 2026
Dates are detailed on our Booking Pages
For further info email enquiries@bfyc.org.uk
Basic Skills
RYA
LEVEL 2
Description: Follows on from the Level 1 course.
Duration: 3 days
Entry requirements: RYA L1 course completion, or be able to sail a triangular course unaided.
After completing course: you will be able to rig, launch/recover a boat, carry out basic manoeuvres and be able to sail in good conditions.
Cost: £110 B&FYC members, £177 non-members. Under 18 members £78, non-members £130.
Course Dates: our L2 courses will start again in May 2026. The course will be held in single handed dinghies and as a pre-requisite you need to be comfortable sailing to L1 standards.
Dates are detailed on our booking Pages
Please contact training secretary (email enquiries@bfyc.org.uk) for further details
RYA
START RACING
Description: Learn about elements of a race from start to finish
Duration: 2 days
Entry requirements: can sail to Level 2 proficiency
After completing course: you will understand start procedures, flags and the basics of the rules-of-racing and be confident to take part in your first race.
Cost: £78 B&FYC members, £120 non-members.
Under 18, £52 members, £110 non-members.
Next course: We may run this course over Easter 2026 subject to demand. Please email to register interest (enquiries@bfyc.org.uk)
RYA Sailing with Spinnakers
Description: Learn how to sail a dinghy with a spinnaker
Duration: 2 days
Entry requirements: can sail a double handed dinghy comfortably to Level 2 proficiency both as a helm and crew in winds up to F4.
After completing course: you will be able to helm and crew a sailing dinghy equipped with either a symmetric or asymmetric spinnaker. You will learn how to launch, trim and retrieve spinnakers and understand the different types of spinnaker. start procedures
Cost: £78 B&FYC members, £120 non-members.
Under 18, £52 members, £110 non-members.
Next course: The next course is scheduled for 18th & 19th April 2026.
Any questions, contact training team (enquiries@bfyc.org.uk)
NOTE: Please bear in mind that sailing is dependent on the weather, so we sometimes have to reschedule course dates.
Courses may be rescheduled or cancelled if there are insufficient pupils or adverse weather