
Course and qualification
RYA Dinghy Foiling First Flights
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 · Providers may set their own age rules, especially for under-18s |
|---|---|
| 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
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Recommended course progression
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