RYA Better Sailing Course (Level 2)  

RYA Level 2 – Basic Skills

Scammonden Water Sailing Club

Take your sailing to the next level.

The RYA Level 2 (Basic Skills) course is designed for those who have completed Level 1 or have equivalent experience. Over two days at our beautiful inland reservoir, you’ll refine your boat handling, master upwind and downwind sailing, and gain the skills to sail independently in light to medium winds.

By the end of this course, you will:

1. Sail confidently in all directions without an instructor on board
2. Launch and recover your boat in a range of conditions
3. Perform tacks, gybes, and man overboard recoveries under control
4. Understand how to adjust sail trim, balance, and centreboard for different wind directions
5. Make safe, independent decisions afloat

Course Format

1. Duration: 2 days (min. 16 hours)
2. Time: 09:45 – 16:30 each day (arrive by 09:30)
3. Location: Scammonden Reservoir, Huddersfield
4. Instructors: RYA-qualified, friendly, and supportive
5. Learning style: Mixture of on-water coaching and shore-based sessions
6. Group size: Small groups to maximise personal feedback

What’s Included

1. Use of club boats, safety cover, and equipment (including buoyancy aids if needed)
2. RYA course materials and certificate (on successful completion)
3. Tea, coffee, and plenty of encouragement

What to Bring

1. Trainers or wetsuit boots that can get wet (with socks)
2. Comfortable bottoms (leggings/joggers – no denim)
3. Warm jumper/fleece and old t-shirt
4. Swimwear (under wetsuit/clothes)
5. Windproof top (cagoule or spray top)
6. Hat (sun or warm, depending on forecast)
7. Spare dry clothes (including socks)
8. Packed lunch & drinks
9. Positive attitude (and a sense of humour if the weather turns!)

Prerequisites

1. RYA Level 1 (or equivalent experience)

Key Contacts

Sally Ratcliffe

SWSC Training Centre Principal and CI

sallyratcliffe1464@gmail.com

Location: SWSC

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