2026 - Summer on the Water Sailing RYA Level 1 and Youth Scheme  

Sailing courses at Manvers Lake

Please don't forget that people Volunteer to do these session for you to enjoy.

Sailing - Level 1 is a two day course - 26/27th of August - Certificate and book included

Sailing - Youths Scheme is 25th for 1/2 a day- Certificate and book included

Sailing

1 x Vision (Double Hander) 2 ppl or Family

2 x Topaz (Single Handers)

1 x Topper (Youths)

Although there is no minimum age for sailing, typically 8+ years is best, to ensure there is suitable equipment available.

Overview - Sailing.

The aim is to teach you the basics of sailing. We will start to work through the areas listed below:

Equipment

Sailing across the wind

Turning around (Tacking)

Steering

Sailing upwind

Sailing downwind

Turning around downwind (Gybing)

Safety

It will typically take several beginner sessions to work through these areas. So that you can continue to progress, further beginner sessions will be added for you to be able to book on, as and when the weather conditions look favourable.

Expected level after several beginner sessions: To be able to sail to a point on the water and return to where you started in light winds.

No previous experience is required for these sessions. If you've already had a brief taster session or done a little bit of windsurfing in the past and want to get back into it, then these sessions should also be suitable.

What To Bring:

You are likely to get wet. If you have your own wetsuit bring it, otherwise club wetsuits are available. You will need to bring your own wetsuit boots, or an old pair of trainers that you don't mind getting wet and possibly dirty. Bring swimwear for under your wetsuit. Buoyancy aids are provided and must be worn. We have changing rooms and showers available, so please bring a towel.

Note To Parents:

Parents not joining your children on the water must remain close by. You are still responsible for your children.

Session Start Time:

Please arrive 10 minutes before the session starts to get changed and ready. If you have not arrived by the session start time our volunteer instructors are likely to be helping in other areas, so may not be able to run the session. Particularly as we only have a limited number of spaces available, we would ask that you only book on this session if you are going to turn up.

Please Note:

The club is run by volunteers for your enjoyment. 

Times in winter are dependent on daylight.

Also maybe classroom based.

Location: Manvers Lake

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