Book RYA Training – Internationally Recognised
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This RYA Dinghy Level 1: Start Sailing course is a great introduction to sailing! It is taught using the Royal Yachting Association’s teaching method, aimed at complete beginners and those with limited experience. You will learn how to sail safely in gentle conditions under supervision. The course includes teaching on rigging and basic rope work, an awareness of launching and recovering, and sailing a dinghy in all directions to the prevailing wind.
This 2 day course is running on 29th-30th November in Michaelmas 2025. The cost is: £230 (members) or £250 (non-members). This includes transport. Everyone who passes the end-of-course assessement will be awarded an internationally-recognised RYA Level 1 Qualification certificate.
We run the course from Grafham Water Centre (~40mins drive from Cambridge). Food is not included, so please bring your own.
Transport Details
Meet at Harvey Court, West Road at 08:55hrs on the mornings of the 29th and 30th November – transport departs for Grafham at 09:00hrs sharp. You will return to Harvey Court at around 17:00hrs. If you have a car, please say so in the right-hand Additional information box on the Checkout page.
Some Training Advice
You can get cold while dinghy sailing, so bring warm clothes! Headgear is important if you are not used to ducking under a dinghy boom. Non-slip footwear that can get wet is essential. A change of clothing (and footwear) is recommended for after sailing.
Safety: Inland waters can sometimes harbour infections. Although the Club has never experienced such a problem at Grafham, it is good practice to cover any cuts with a waterproof adhesive dressing and wash hands before eating. Also, as mentioned above, watch out for the dinghy boom, which is a major source of head injuries that are at best unpleasant, if not life threatening.
If you are a registered student of Cambridge University and have submitted your CRSid to us, you are covered by personal accident insurance while participating in an RYA Training session. Although we have never had an accident in the last 10 years, if you are a postdoc or a student of another institution you would be wise to ascertain what personal accident cover you have when taking part in sporting activities and associated travel.
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If you have a car, please say so in the right-hand Additional information box on the Checkout page.