Keelboat Sailing
Keelboats are the largest type of small sailing boats and are typically crewed by two or more people. Thanks to the weighted keel beneath the hull, they offer greater stability and are less prone to capsizing than dinghies or multihulls. This also makes them a drier and more comfortable option for learners. Some keelboats feature a retractable keel, making them easier to store and transport.
While they share many of the same controls as dinghies, keelboats also include additional equipment commonly found on larger yachts, such as winches. This makes them an excellent stepping stone between small boats and cruising yachts — ideal for beginners looking to build confidence and skills.
Explore our keelboat courses below and take the next step in your sailing journey.
Adult Dinghy Sailing
Learning to sail in a dinghy is a fantastic way to get started.
Single-handers — boats designed for one person — are a popular choice for beginners. They’re lightweight, easy to rig and launch, and offer a fast-track route to building confidence on the water.
If you’d prefer not to sail solo, double-handers are a great alternative. These slightly larger boats are sailed by two people, making them a fun and social way to learn alongside someone else. The choice is entirely yours!
Once you’ve mastered the basics, you can continue to grow your skills with our advanced, foiling, and racing courses.
Explore our dinghy courses below and take the next step in your sailing adventure.
Youth Dinghy Sailing
Dinghies offer a fantastic introduction to sailing.
Our Youth Sailing courses are designed to help children progress quickly from complete beginners to confident sailors — all within a safe, supportive, and fun environment.
Junior Sailing Club is aimed at those looking to build on their sailing & racing skills.
Safetyboat
This two-day course provides the skills required when acting as an escort craft, safety boat or coach boat for a fleet of dinghies, windsurfers or canoes, or for racing or training activities. It includes rescue techniques and elements of race management and mark laying. It is strongly recommended that a member of the rescue crew should hold a first aid certificate (or should have experience of first aid).
RYA Powerboat Level 1 & 2
Powerboating offers the best of both worlds, the leisurely pace of a gentle cruise and the thrill of zipping across the open water. RYA training will give you the confidence and skills to handle the boat safely and enjoy your time on the water, whatever your pace.
As well as courses for recreational boaters, RYA powerboat certificates are also used by professional open powerboat skippers who need to prove their competence or require professional qualifications.