Course and qualification

RYA Dinghy Performance Sailing

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

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What to know about RYA Dinghy Performance Sailing

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?
124 published training providers are currently linked below.

About this course

Improve your boat handling and confidence in performance dinghies. Coaching to improve your sailing and confidence on all points of sail, primarily in two person boats. Learn how to hike effectively, trapeze (if fitted) and enhance spinnaker work.

Course fundamentals

Minimum ageAge requirement varies by training centre
DurationApproximately 2 days, 16 hours or equivalent number of sessions
Course contentCoaching to improve your sailing and confidence on all points of sail, primarily in two person boats. Learn how to hike effectively, trapeze (if fitted) and enhance spinnaker work.
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 skills to the standard of the Level 3 Better Sailing or Stage 4

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