L1/L2 Dinghy Training Course - 25/26 April 2026  

This Course will last 2 days (approx. 16 hours in total) and be taught by RYA-accredited Dinghy Instructors under the supervision of a Senior Instructor.

Trainees will be taught in small, flexible groups and be trained and assessed against the RYA Level 1 syllabus - with the aim of each qualifying for the RYA’s Level 1 Dinghy Sailing Certificate.

Trainees whose aptitude and ability show sufficient progress will be taken on into the RYA Level 2 syllabus with the aim of qualifying for the RYA’s Level 2 Dinghy Sailing Certificate.

Youngsters will receive the equivalent RYA Stage 1 and/or Stage 2 Certificates.

Equipment

Specialised equipment (wet suits, flotation jackets, helmets) will be available for loan at no cost - although trainees who have their own items of personal kit are welcome to use those, if they are deemed adequate by the Instructor.

Wet loan items will be hung to dry within the clubhouse overnight - any items of your own may be similarly left, or taken home to dry.

Facilities

Our facilities include

· A modern and spacious clubhouse, with comfortable changing rooms (hot showers!), a fully-equipped galley (kitchen), and appropriate facilities for less-abled members (including lifts for access to the clubhouse and boats)

· A training fleet of Optimists, Toppers, Teras, Picos and Xenons - suitable for all ages / sizes

· Large outdoor seating area overlooking the water (great for lunch on good weather days)

· Free wifi / internet access

Food and beverages

The Courses do not include provision of food, although some light snacks will be available for purchase in the clubhouse. Hot drinks will be provided free of charge. Most participants (and club members) just bring their own packed lunches / picnics. Microwave facilities are available in the galley.

Course Fees

The fees for the Course are set at £160 for adults and £110 for under 18s - however, a grant from Brenig Wind Community Benefit Fund enables us to provide a 50% discount on these fees for participants who live within 15km of the Brenig windfarm.

Club Membership

It is Club policy that you must be a member to attend a Course, but Temporary (Day) Membership is included in the above fees. We also include free membership for the rest of 2026 following your Course, to encourage you to continue to develop your new-found skills. Naturally, family groups would qualify for a reduced Family Membership fee under the same rules.

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