Course and qualification

RYA Cruising Level 2 - Basic Skills

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About this course

Mastering the skills needed to sail can boost your confidence, enhance your problem-solving abilities, and provide a tremendous sense of accomplishment. The RYA Cruising Level 2 course is designed to build on the basics of sailing, creating a solid foundation of practical skills and knowledge. The course covers yacht handling and sailing in more detail with lots of practical teaching and boat handling.

Course fundamentals

Minimum ageNo RYA minimum age · Recommended age: 12 · Providers may set their own age rules, especially for under-18s
Duration2 days
Course contentRigging; Sailing techniques; Manoeuvring; Ropework
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

Basic skills to the level of Sail Cruising Start Sailing or Start Sailing on the National Sailing Scheme.

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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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Follow these courses in order to build the course knowledge or certificates described above.

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Training providers

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OB Sailing

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OB Sailing

Explore OB Sailing, a Training & Teaching listing in Windermere, Cumbria, United Kingdom.

Windermere, Cumbria, United Kingdom

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The London School of Sailing

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  • Clubs & Organisations
  • Training & Teaching

The London School of Sailing

London may be big, but at LSS we are small and personal! We specialise in RYA training, racing and generally having a lot of fun on the water. We are all about creating cracking…

Hamble-le-Rice, Hampshire, United Kingdom

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Sail The Canaries

  • Training & Teaching

Sail The Canaries

At Sail the Canaries we aim to deliver the best quality tuition in a fun, friendly and safe environment. Our sailing courses are run on a friendly yet professional basis with experienced instructors who…

Corralejo, Canarias, Spain

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Go West Sailing

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Go West Sailing

Go West Sailing is a sailing school and sailing adventures Scotland-based company with international reach. We offer RYA recognised training courses (practical, shore-based, online), offshore sailing adventures, yacht charter and delivery. Our sailing adventures…

Largs, North Ayrshire, United Kingdom

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  • ICC Test Centre
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Thessalia Sailing

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Thessalia Sailing

Thessalia Sailing is an RYA-recognised sailing school in Greece, run by husband and wife team, Carl and Liz. We have been providing sailing courses in the gulf of Volos since 2017. Our RYA sailing…

Magnisia, Thessaly, Greece

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Salty Sailing Ltd

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Salty Sailing Ltd

We've got it covered... Great waterside location One of most accessible marinas to the entire Solent Short walk from the famous Cowes high street with delightful shops and restaurants Competitive pricing Easy transport links…

Cowes, Isle of Wight, United Kingdom

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Hobo Yachting

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Hobo Yachting

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Southampton, Hampshire, United Kingdom

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BBC Yacht Club

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BBC Yacht Club

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Southampton, Hampshire, United Kingdom

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Pure Latitude

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Pure Latitude

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Southampton, Hampshire, United Kingdom

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Just Sailing

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Just Sailing

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Banchina Molo Sottoflutto, Citta Metropolitana Di Genoa, Italy

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Portugal Sail And Power

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Portugal Sail And Power

A warm welcome to Portugal Sail and Power Based in Vilamoura Marina on the Algarve, Portugal, we provide all types of training for owners and users of Powerboats, Motorboats and Sailing Yachts. Whether you…

Quarteira, Faro District, Portugal

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Endeavour Sailing S.L.

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Endeavour Sailing S.L.

Endeavour Sailing is a RYA Training Centre offering the RYA Sail Courses and Skippered Charters. We offer a professional yet friendly service from the intial enquiry, with prompt replies to emails and telephone calls,…

Yaiza, Canarias, Spain

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Kliper

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Kliper

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Swinoujscie, Poland

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GO-SAIL.JE

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GO-SAIL.JE

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St. Mary, Channel Islands, Jersey

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Ondeck Antigua

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Ondeck Antigua

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English Harbour, Antigua, Antigua and Barbuda

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UKSA

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UKSA

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Cowes, Isle Of Wight, United Kingdom

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