Course and qualification

RYA Dinghy Start Racing

RYA schemes:Small Boat SailingRYA
Age:Age requirement varies by training centre.
Level:IntermediateAdvanced
Setting:Afloat

Quick answers

What to know about RYA Dinghy Start Racing

Which schemes include it?
Small Boat Sailing, RYA.
How is it taught?
Afloat.
Who is it for?
Age requirement varies by training centre
Where can I take it?
384 published training providers are currently linked below.

About this course

Having learnt to sail you may wish to start racing and join a club. This course takes you through the fundamentals of getting off the start line and round the course, introducing the basic skills needed to enter your first race or have fun with friends

Course fundamentals

Minimum ageAge requirement varies by training centre
Duration8 hours on water tuition
Course contentAll the skills required to start club racing, including basic start sequences and timing; improved tacking and gybing, using the 5 essentials to best effect and having a basic understanding of the racing rules
Certificate or qualificationThe appropriate RYA course completion certificate is awarded following successful completion of the course and its prescribed assessment.
Award typeCourse completion certificate
Separate assessmentNot required

Prerequisites

Knowledge or skills to a stated level

Sailing and knowledge to at least the standard of the Level 2 course or Stage 3 in the Youth Sailing Scheme Level 2 or Stage 3

Check the official RYA prerequisite information (opens in a new tab)

Recommended course progression

Starting from the beginning

We have not assessed your existing qualifications, knowledge or experience yet, so every step is shown as still to do.

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Training providers

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