Adult sailing courses
The sheltered waters of Salford Quays provide the ideal sailing waters for learning the basics of Dinghy Sailing. Courses that we offer are RYA Levels 1 and 2 and RYA Seamanship Skills. Our dedicated team of instructors will guide you through the various stages of your course. We offer sailing courses in either single handed dinghies or crewed dinghies. Each option will give you a different sailing experience but you will follow the same syllabus in your course.
The table below should help you decide whether to do your course in single handed dingies or crewed dingies:
| Single handed dinghy, eg Laser Pico | Crewed dinghy, eg Laser Stratos |
|---|---|
| Sailing independently | Sailing with other people onboard so more sociable course |
| More time on the helm during the course | Less time helming but experience gained in crewing |
| Instructor coaches the group from a safety boat | Instructor is onboard the boat with students |
| Not so comfy if you have bad knees or are not very flexible | More comfortable than a single handed boat |
| Courses are slightly cheaper | Courses cost a little bit more |
Sailing - RYA Level 1
This course provides a relaxed and enjoyable introduction to sailing in safe condition. By the end of the course you should be able to confidently sail a dinghy single-handed under supervision. Boats used on this course are Laser Picos or Laser Stratos.
Crewed dinghy dates. Price £110
| Course reference | Dates | Time |
|---|---|---|
| AS11D | Saturday 31 March and Sunday 1 April | 9.00am to 4.30pm |
| AS12D | Saturday 5 and 12 May | 9.00am to 4.30pm |
| AS13D | Saturday 9, 16, 23 and 30 June | 1.30pm to 5.00pm |
| AS14D | Tuesday 12, 19, 26 June and 3, 10, 17 July | 6.30pm to 9.00pm |
| AS15D | Saturday 7 and 14 July | 9.00am to 4.30pm |
| AS16D | Saturday 1 and 8 September | 9.00am to 4.30pm |
Single handed dinghy dates. Price £90
| Course reference | Dates | Time |
|---|---|---|
| AS11S | Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 April | 9.00am to 4.30pm |
| AS12S | Saturday 23 and 30 June | 9.00am to 4.30pm |
| AS13S | Saturday 4, 11, 18 and 25 August | 1.30pm to 5.00pm |
| AS14S | Saturday 22 and 29 September | 9.00am to 4.30pm |
Sailing - RYA Level 2
Learn more about dinghies and how to deal with a challenging variety of sailing conditions. Learn about the five essentials and basic seamanship skills required to start gaining the skills required to sail a dinghy independently. It is a pre-requisite that candidates must have completed a level 1 course.
Crewed dinghy dates. Price £110
| Course reference | Dates | Time |
|---|---|---|
| AS21D | Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 April | 9.00am to 4.30pm |
| AS22D | Saturday 21 and 28 July | 9.00am to 4.30pm |
| AS23D | Tuesday 12, 19, 26 June and 3, 10, 17 July | 6.30pm to 9.00pm |
| AS24D | Saturday 20 and 27 July | 9.00am to 4.30pm |
Single handed dinghy dates. Price £90
| Course reference | Dates | Time |
|---|---|---|
| AS21S | Saturday 5, 12, 19 and 26 May | 1.30pm to 5.00pm |
| AS22S | Saturday 7, 14, 21 and 28 July | 1.30pm to 5.00pm |
| AS23S | Saturday 8 and 15 September | 9.00am to 4.30pm |
Sailing - RYA Seamanship Skills
This new course is run in crewed dinghies. This course will equip sailors with the necessary skills to sail a dinghy in a seamanlike manner, making seamanship decisions in moderate conditions. This course is ideal for any dinghy sailor looking to go cruising, racing or wanting to become an instructor.
Skills that will be covered include anchoring, reefing afloat, sailing without a rudder as well as improving your general sailing.
It is a prerequisite that candidates must have completed the level 2 course with ideally a season of regular sailing in between.
Price £110
| Course reference | Dates | Time |
|---|---|---|
| AS31 | Saturday 23 and 30 June | 9.00am to 4.30pm |
| AS32 | Saturday 6 and 13 October | 9.00am to 4.30pm |
This page was last updated on 1 May 2012
