Course and qualification

RYA Dinghy Foiling First Flights

RYA schemes:Small Boat Sailing RYA

Age:No RYA minimum age

Level:Intermediate

Setting:Afloat

Quick answers

What to know about RYA Dinghy Foiling First Flights

Which schemes include it?: Small Boat Sailing, RYA.
How is it taught?: Afloat.
Who is it for?: No RYA minimum age
Where can I take it?: 14 published training providers are currently linked below.

About this course

A first taster and introduction to foiling. This is the first course in the RYA SAILfoil scheme, providing you with a basic introduction to foiling. Helping you to make your first foiling take off. A basic introduction to foiling, equipment and the knowledge required to help you make your first foiling take off.

Course fundamentals

Minimum age	No RYA minimum age
Duration	Approximately 2-4 hrs (taster session)
Course content	A basic introduction to foiling, equipment and the knowledge required to help you make your first foiling take off.
Certificate or qualification	The appropriate RYA course completion certificate is awarded following successful completion of the course and its prescribed assessment.
Award type	Course completion certificate
Separate assessment	Not required

Prerequisites

Knowledge or skills to a stated level

Sailing skills to the standard of RYA Level 2 Basic Skills certificate

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

Recommended course progression

Starting from the beginning

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Step 1 · To do
RYA Dinghy Level 1 – Start Sailing
RYA schemes:Small Boat Sailing RYA
RYA Dinghy Level 1 – Start Sailing
An introduction to sailing dinghies for complete beginners, covering everything you need to know to get afloat under supervision. How to sail in all directions, including an awareness of launching…
No RYA minimum ageProviders may set their own age rules, especially for under-18s.
Level:Beginner
Setting:Afloat
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Step 2 · To do
RYA Dinghy Level 2 – Basic Skills
RYA schemes:Small Boat Sailing RYA
RYA Dinghy Level 2 – Basic Skills
Build your confidence and develop your skills. By the end of this course you'll be a competent sailor in light winds. Rigging; Launching; Building confidence sailing in all directions; Capsize…
No RYA minimum ageProviders may set their own age rules, especially for under-18s.
Level:BeginnerIntermediate
Setting:Afloat
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