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Bray Lake Watersports

Bray Lake, Monkey Island Lane, Maidenhead, Berkshire, SL6 2EB. United Kingdom
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Bray Lake, Monkey Island Lane, Maidenhead,
Berkshire,
SL6 2EB
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Bray Lake Watersports offers the following Training & Courses:
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RYA Courses

Bray Lake Watersports is an RYA recognised Training Centre offering courses run under RYA Training Schemes.
RYA Schemes Offered
Level 1 Start Powerboating

RYA Level 1 Start Powerboating

Beginner
Afloat
Course Overview
The one-day RYA Level 1 Start Powerboating course is a fantastic practical introduction to boat handling and safety in powerboats. Covering launch and recovery, preparing the boat and crew, boat handling, picking up and securing to a buoy, leaving and coming alongside. No previous experience is required and at the end of the day, you should be comfortable helming under supervision.
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Level 2 Powerboat Handling

RYA Level 2 Powerboat Handling

Beginner
Intermediate
Afloat
Course Overview
Provides the skills and background knowledge needed by the competent powerboat driver and is the basis of the International Certificate of Competence. It aims to teach boat handling and seamanship in powerboats. It focuses on low speed close quarters handling, man overboard recovery, an introduction to driving at planing speed, and collision regulations.
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Safety Boat Course

RYA Safety Boat Course

Intermediate
Afloat
Course Overview
This two-day course provides the skills required when acting as an escort craft, safety boat or coach boat for a fleet of dinghies, windsurfers or canoes, or for racing or training activities. It includes rescue techniques and elements of race management and mark laying. It is strongly recommended that a member of the rescue crew should hold a first aid certificate (or should have experience of first aid).
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First Aid Course

RYA First Aid Course

Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Classroom
Course Overview
Accidents happen when you least expect them. Thankfully serious incidents onboard are rare but getting to grips with basic first aid will ensure that everyone’s in good hands. Administering first aid at sea or even just afloat is very different to doing so on land.
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Youth Scheme
Youth Sailing Scheme - Start Sailing Stage 1

RYA Youth Sailing Scheme – Start Sailing Stage 1

Beginner
Afloat
Course Overview
An introduction to the parts of the boat and the basic principles of how to get a boat sailing. Launching and recovery; Sailing across the wind; Turning around; Steering and basic parts of the boat
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Youth Sailing Scheme - Start Sailing Stage 2

RYA Youth Sailing Scheme – Start Sailing Stage 2

Beginner
Intermediate
Afloat
Course Overview
Develop the skills needed to sail around a course and understand the basic principles needed to become a confident sailor. Improved sailing skills on all points of sail. Tacking, gybing, ropework and collision avoidance
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Youth Sailing Scheme - Start Sailing Stage 3

RYA Youth Sailing Scheme – Start Sailing Stage 3

Beginner
Intermediate
Afloat
Course Overview
Build your confidence and develop the skills needed to sail in different directions in moderate conditions. Improved rigging; Sailing theory; Launching and recovery; Building confidence in a range of sailing techniques on all points of sail and capsize recovery
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Youth Sailing Scheme - Start Sailing Stage 4

RYA Youth Sailing Scheme – Start Sailing Stage 4

Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Afloat
Course Overview
Learn how to sail a double-handed boat as crew or helm and solve a variety of problems afloat. Transferring pre-learnt skills; Techniques and manoeuvres to sail crewed boats; Enhance rigging; Launching; Recovery and practical skills to recover a man overboard
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Adult Courses
Dinghy Level 1 - Start Sailing

RYA Dinghy Level 1 – Start Sailing

Beginner
Afloat
Course Overview
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 and recovering
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Dinghy Level 2 - Basic Skills

RYA Dinghy Level 2 – Basic Skills

Beginner
Intermediate
Afloat
Course Overview
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 recovery; Essential safety knowledge
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Dinghy Level 3 - Better Sailing

RYA Dinghy Level 3 – Better Sailing

Beginner
Intermediate
Afloat
Course Overview
Improve your sailing consolidating skills and trying new ones in a variety of conditions. Further coaching to consolidate the skills learned during Level 1 – Start Sailing, and Level 2 – Basic Skills. Short taster sessions from the advanced modules such as Day Sailing and Seamanship skills
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Advanced Courses
Dinghy Seamanship Skills

RYA Dinghy Seamanship Skills

Intermediate
Advanced
Afloat
Course Overview
Improve your boat handling and manoeuvring ability in a range of different circumstances and develop the seamanship skills needed to solve problems afloat. Launching and recovering the boat in different circumstances; Stopping; Reducing sail; Recovering a man overboard; Picking up a mooring; Anchoring
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Dinghy Sailing with Spinnakers

RYA Dinghy Sailing with Spinnakers

Intermediate
Advanced
Afloat
Course Overview
Everything you need to know to sail a boat confidently with conventional or asymmetric spinnakers. Learn how to rig the boat, hoist, gybe and drop/recover one type of spinnaker, either conventional or asymmetric. Gain the knowledge and understanding to sail the best possible course downwind.
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Safe and Fun Safeguarding Course

RYA Safe and Fun Safeguarding Course

Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Also Available Online
Course Overview
An online course aimed at Dinghy and Windsurfing Instructors and Seniors, and anyone else involved in working with children and vulnerable adults at an RYA club or training centre. Newly qualifying Dinghy/Windsurfing Instructors and Senior Instructors are required to complete this course prior to their instructor course.
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First Aid Course

RYA First Aid Course

Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Classroom
Course Overview
Accidents happen when you least expect them. Thankfully serious incidents onboard are rare but getting to grips with basic first aid will ensure that everyone’s in good hands. Administering first aid at sea or even just afloat is very different to doing so on land.
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Youth Scheme
Youth Windsurfing Stage 1

RYA Youth Windsurfing Stage 1

Beginner
Afloat
Course Overview
An introduction to the basic principles of getting on the water and sailing the board across the wind and back. All fun no theory. Get on the water and discover windsurfing. We’ll get you up and sailing around in no time
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Youth Windsurfing Stage 2

RYA Youth Windsurfing Stage 2

Beginner
Intermediate
Afloat
Course Overview
Develop the practical skills needed to windsurf around a course. Your instructor will help you develop your tacks and gybes, building confidence on all points of sail
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Youth Windsurfing Stage 3

RYA Youth Windsurfing Stage 3

Intermediate
Afloat
Course Overview
Build your confidence and enhance your stance on all points of sail. Enhance your skills afloat, improving tacking and gybing, and learning new skills such as basic harness technique and beach starting
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Youth Windsurfing Stage 4 150x150

Youth Windsurfing Stage 4

Intermediate
Advanced
Afloat
Course Overview
The RYA Youth Windsurfing Stage 4 course is the final stage of the youth windsurfing progression. It focuses on high-performance techniques, including maintaining control in stronger winds and executing advanced maneuvers like carve gybing. The course emphasizes safety, precision, and self-reliance, preparing young windsurfers for competitive or recreational challenges.
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Adult Courses
Windsurfing adult Stage 1 150x150

Start Windsurfing

Beginner
Afloat
Course Overview
The RYA Start Windsurfing course is designed for complete beginners, teaching the fundamentals of windsurfing in a fun and supportive environment. Participants learn board and sail handling, launching, and basic steering techniques. The course emphasizes safety and building confidence on the water. By the end, participants will have the skills to windsurf independently in light winds and progress to intermediate levels.
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Intermediate Windsurfing (Non Planing)

RYA Intermediate Windsurfing (Non Planing)

Intermediate
Afloat
Course Overview
Having grasped the basics skills of windsurfing, progress your skills and learn new techniques. Your instructor will build your confidence on the water, coach you through more fluid transitions and introduce new techniques such as beach starting and using a harness
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Planing Windsurfer 150x150

Intermediate Windsurfing (Planing)

Intermediate
Afloat
Course Overview
The RYA Intermediate Windsurfing (Planing) course introduces participants to planing techniques, enabling them to harness the power of stronger winds. Participants learn how to control the board at higher speeds, manage their stance, and optimize sail trim. Practical exercises focus on improving transitions and maintaining stability. This course is ideal for windsurfers progressing from beginner skills to higher performance levels.
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Fast Windsurfing 150x150

Advanced Plus Windsurfing

Advanced
Afloat
Course Overview
The RYA Advanced Plus Windsurfing course is aimed at experienced windsurfers seeking to push their skills to the limit. The course covers advanced freestyle moves, high-speed sailing, and wave techniques. Participants practice optimizing equipment for extreme conditions and mastering dynamic maneuvers. By the end, windsurfers will have the confidence to tackle demanding environments and explore competitive or freestyle windsurfing.
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Windsurfing Foiling First Flights

Intermediate
Afloat
Course Overview
The RYA Windsurfing Foiling First Flights course introduces windsurfers to the exciting world of foiling. Participants learn how to set up and control foiling boards, focusing on achieving and maintaining flight. The course covers balance, sail trim, and safety, helping windsurfers transition smoothly into foiling. By the end, participants will have experienced their first flights and gained the skills to progress to more advanced foiling techniques.
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ICC Test Centre

Bray Lake Watersports is an ICC (International Certificate of Competence) Test Centre authorised to conduct ICC tests.
  • ICC Motor 10M Test
  • ICC CEVNI Test

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