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Our RYA qualified instructors run combined novice (RYA L1) and improver  (RYA L2) courses each year in dinghy sailing; these follow the RYA adult syllabus. 

We teach both courses as a set so that you end up with both a L1 and L2 qualification (somewhat akin to your driving licence)!

Our RYA qualified instructors run combined novice (RYA L1) and improver  (RYA L2) courses each year in dinghy sailing; these follow the RYA adult syllabus. We teach both courses as a set so that you end up with both a L1 and L2 qualification (somewhat akin to your driving licence)!

RYA Level 1: Introducing novice sailors to all the skills they need to know to sail in light winds under supervision.
RYA Level 2: For those with a little experience, setting out the foundations of making decision and confident sailing in good conditions.

Date:Time:Type
Wednesday19:00 – 21.30 pmClassroom theory
Saturday09.30 – 17.00 pmPractical Sailing
Sunday09.30 – 17.00 pmPractical Sailing
Wednesday 19:00 – 21.30 pmClassroom theory
Saturday09.30 – 17.00 pmPractical Sailing
Sunday09.30 – 17.00 pmPractical Sailing
Course timings

The combined Sailing courses run over two Wednesday evenings and two full weekends. A third weekend is mark as “Contingency” in case of the weather over the previous two weekends has been unfavourable. You will need to attend all dates to achieve the required standard of RYA 1 & 2 and receive your certificate.  The Wednesday nights run from 19:00 – 21.30 and the Weekends run from 09:30 – 17:00. Places are limited and are offered on a first come basis.  All students must be at least 18 years old. To register an interest/sign up please contact adult.training@mksc.org.uk .

MKSC helps to keep the costs as low as possible because we want you to sail. But you do need to join the club! The joint cost is still lower than most commercial centers. The cost for a combined RYA Level 1 and 2 Dinghy course is £150 (plus membership), with a deposit required to secure your place at time of booking.

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