RYA Sail Training

Sussex Yacht Club has been a rYA recognised Teaching Centre for over 30 years and all the courses offered are internationally recognised, following guidelines set down by the national body for our sport.

Our facilities are ideally suited to teaching beginners of all ages to enjoy boating with the benefit of Southwick, with its protected non-tidal waters and Shoreham, which enables direct access to the river Adur and the sea. Both of our club houses have changing/shower facilities. The Club has a variety of sailing craft ranging from Sonar keel boats to Oppies for our youngest members to use and we have a modern fleet of safety boats with trained crews on hand at every sailing session.

SAILIng fOr BegInnerS These two-day sailing course, catering for both adults and children 13 and over. We cater for complete beginners, or those who have attended a taster session. At the end of these courses, you should be able to sail safely and independently in light conditions, and subject to suitable progress, you should obtain your rYA Keelboat Level 1, 2 or 3 certificate. The syllabus will include helming (steering) and crewing a sailing craft on all points of sail. This backed up with workshops and sessions ashore so you are prepared and understand the basics of getting afloat safely. If conditions permit, we shall go to sea late in the course, which will enable the coastal endorsement to be awarded. It is suggested that you follow your training up with like minded members with the Pay & Play opportunities.