Small Boat Sailing
Dinghy Sailing
Dinghies courses are tailored for both teenagers and adults and involve sailing on small exhilarating boats (one, two or three crew vessels).
Dinghies represent an ideal learning platform because thanks to their small size participants are safe and in full control of all sailing aspects. In more experienced hands though dinghies become action-packed boats suitable for sailors looking for a thrilling sail!
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Below you will find an overview of all available Dinghy courses and choose the one that suits you best!
| Program | Overview | |
|---|---|---|
| Discover Sailing Experience - Dinghy | Discover Sailing in a small boat (dinghy) | FIND A COURSE |
| Start Sailing Intro | Have your first experience of dinghy sailing and learn the basic skills. | FIND A COURSE |
| Start Sailing 1 | Learn the fundamental skills of sailing a dinghy | FIND A COURSE |
| Start Sailing 2 | Continue to learn the fundamental skills of sailing a dinghy, on your own | FIND A COURSE |
| Start Sailing 1 & 2 | Learn the fundamental skills of sailing and learn to sail on your own | FIND A COURSE |
| Better Sailing | Sail in faster winds, whilst using a trapeze and a spinnaker | FIND A COURSE |
| Start Racing | Learn the basics of dinghy racing | FIND A COURSE |
| Better Racing | Improve your racing in a dinghy. | FIND A COURSE |
There are five progressive courses within the Dinghy Program on the Sailing Pathway
Start Sailing Intro
Your Discover Sailing journey starts here as you learn introductory skills of sailing and are introduced to the fun of dinghy sailing in a safe and supportive environment.
Start Sailing 1
Your Discover Sailing journey starts here as you learn the fundamental skills of sailing and are introduced to the fun of dinghy sailing in a safe and supportive environment.
Start Sailing 2
Your Discover Sailing journey continues as you further develop all of the fundamental dinghy sailing skills. You are now equipped to sail your dinghy on your own voyages of discovery.
Better Sailing
Discover Sailing in stronger winds as you develop the skills required to get maximum speed from your dinghy. Your journey speeds up as you experience the thrill of trapezing and using a spinnaker.
Start Racing
Your Discover Sailing journey now takes you to your local club/centre where you can join in the fun and challenge of competition as you learn the basics of racing.
Better Racing
Having enjoyed your introduction to racing it is now time to improve your performance and compete at a higher level. A greater understanding of tactics, wind patterns and boat tuning techniques will all help you get there.
A Discover Sailing Experience is great place to start. This is the perfect 'taster' for anyone who wants to discover sailing for the first time. This is the perfect introduction and can be the ideal way for you to begin your sailing journey, without having to commit to a full training course.
What is a Discover Sailing Experience?
A Discover Sailing Experience is an approximate three-hour sailing experience at an accredited Discover Sailing Centre, without the technical detail of a course, for families, friends, or work colleagues. Having the chance to use the Centre’s social facilities is as much a part of the experience as is getting out on the water.
Check out - Discover Sailing Experiences in Dinghy, Keelboat and Windsurfing