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The RYA Dinghy Performance Sailing course is designed for experienced sailors aiming to enhance their racing and technical skills. This advanced course focuses on maximizing speed, efficiency, and control in performance dinghies. Participants learn to fine-tune rigging, optimize sail trim, and manage boat balance for peak performance in various wind conditions. Practical sessions cover advanced techniques like planing, roll tacking, and trapezing. The course also introduces race strategies such as starting tactics and mark rounding. By the end, sailors will have the confidence and expertise to excel in competitive environments or push their limits in high-performance dinghy sailing.

The RYA Dinghy Seamanship Skills course focuses on developing practical abilities to handle dinghies in a variety of conditions. Participants learn essential techniques like reefing, recovering from capsizes, and maneuvering in confined spaces. The course also emphasizes safety procedures and problem-solving, preparing sailors for challenges such as strong winds, tidal streams, or equipment failures. Practical sessions build confidence in mooring, anchoring, and heaving-to. By the end of the course, participants will feel equipped to handle dinghies safely and independently, making it ideal for those aiming to enhance their overall sailing competency.

The RYA Dinghy Sailing with Spinnakers course introduces sailors to the exciting challenge of spinnaker handling. Participants learn how to rig, hoist, trim, and gybe spinnakers effectively while managing boat balance and speed. The course also covers safety procedures, troubleshooting, and teamwork essential for using spinnakers in varying wind conditions. By the end, participants will feel confident incorporating spinnakers into their sailing repertoire, adding a new dimension to their dinghy sailing adventures.