The RYA Youth Sailing Scheme is designed to develop your skills from absolute beginner through to a competent small boat sailor. Each course will introduce a new skill and build on existing skills. To ensure that you make the most of our courses, we advise that you are confident with the skills of one course before moving on to the next.

Sailing is a sport which gets better with practice and you should try to sail between courses whenever you can - practice makes perfect!

RYA Stage One (I)

A beginner’s three day course with no sailing experience  necessary. You'll learn how to launch and recover, to steer the vessel, different parts of the boat and basic sailing. All you need for an introduction to sailing.

3 Days £ 120 09:30 - 16:30 All days Venue: Llanishen Sailing Centre

26 - 28 Mar 2 - 4 Apr 28 - 30 May 23 - 25 Jul 30 July - 1 Aug

6 - 8 Aug 13 - 15 Aug 20 - 22 Aug 27 - 29 Aug

RYA Stage One (II)

A beginner’s course over six consecutive afternoons with no sailing experience necessary. You'll learn how to launch and recover, to steer the vessel, different parts of the boat and basic sailing. All you need for an introduction to sailing.

Six consecutive Saturday afternoons £ 120 13:00 - 16:30 Venue: Llanishen Sailing Centre

12 Apr - 17 May 7 Jun - 19 Jul 6 Sep - 11 Oct

 

The RYA OnBoard Scheme has been developed by the Royal Yachting Association to introduce school children to sailing and windsurfing and offers pathways into local clubs. At present, Llanishen Sailing Centre is the only recognised OnBoard centre in Wales. Following on from last year’s success, Adventure Cardiff is increasing the programme and links with the local clubs in the area.

RYA Stage Two (I)

A three day course to improve on skills learnt in Stage One including: starting to understand more about the principles of sailing and the theory about the wind, tacking, gybing and avoiding collisions. At the end of this course you'll be able to control speed and understand basic principles.

3 Days £ 120 09:30 - 16:30 All days Venue: Llanishen Sailing Centre

26 - 28 Mar 2 - 4 Apr 28 - 30 May 23 - 25 Jul 30 July - 1 Aug

6 - 8 Aug 13 - 15 Aug 20 - 22 Aug 27 - 29 Aug

RYA Stage Two (II)

A course to improve on skills learnt in Stage One including: starting to understand more about the principles of sailing and the theory about the wind, tacking, gybing and avoiding collisions. At the end of this course you'll be able to control speed and understand basic principles. This course is run over six consecutive Saturday afternoons.

Six consecutive Saturday afternoons £ 120 13:00 - 16:30 Venue: Llanishen Sailing Centre

12 Apr - 17 May 7 Jun - 19 Jul 6 Sep - 11 Oct

RYA Stage Three (I)

A three day course designed to advance your sailing skills. You'll learn about rigging, sailing techniques, capsize recovery and sailing theory. You'll also master how to sail in all directions in moderate conditions.
Once Stage Three is achieved you are well on the way to becoming a competent sailor.

3 Days £ 120 09:30 - 16:30 All days Venue: Llanishen Sailing Centre

26 - 28 Mar 2 - 4 Apr 28 - 30 May 23 - 25 Jul 30 July - 1 Aug

6 - 8 Aug 13 - 15 Aug 20 - 22 Aug 27 - 29 Aug

RYA Stage Three (II)

A course designed to advance your sailing skills. You'll learn about rigging, sailing techniques, capsize recovery and sailing theory. You'll also master how to sail in all directions in moderate conditions.
Once Stage Three is achieved you are well on the way to becoming a competent sailor. This course is run over six consecutive Saturday afternoons.

Six consecutive Saturday afternoons £ 120 13:00 - 16:30 Venue: Llanishen Sailing Centre

12 Apr - 17 May 7 Jun - 19 Jul 6 Sep - 11 Oct

RYA Stage Four (I)

This three day course will give you the skills to sail in all directions in a crewed dinghy, concentrating on crew work and communication. By the end of the course you will have learned the skills to recover a man overboard, pick up a mooring and come alongside effectively.

3 Days £ 120 09:30 - 16:30 All days Venue: Llanishen Sailing Centre

26 - 28 Mar 2 - 4 Apr 28 - 30 May 23 - 25 Jul 30 July - 1 Aug

6 - 8 Aug 13 - 15 Aug 20 - 22 Aug 27 - 29 Aug

RYA Stage Four (II)

This course will give you the skills to sail in all directions in a crewed dinghy, concentrating on crew work and communication. By the end of the course you will have learned the skills to recover a man overboard, pick up a mooring and come alongside effectively. This course is run over six consecutive Saturday afternoons.

Six consecutive Saturday afternoons £ 120 13:00 - 16:30 Venue: Llanishen Sailing Centre

12 Apr - 17 May 7 Jun - 19 Jul 6 Sep - 11 Oct

Saturday Mornings Advanced - Youth Sessions

This course, designed for sailors who have progressed to a minimum of RYA Stage 3, builds on their previous experience and knowledge in a variety of different subjects, from boat handling, racing, seamanship skills and sailing with spinnakers.

Consecutive Saturday mornings £ 120 09:30 - 12:30 Venue: Llanishen Sailing Centre Pre-course experience: For these sessions a minimum standard of Stage 3 is required.

26 Jan - 15 Mar 12 Apr - 17 May 7 Jun - 19 Jul 6 Sep - 11 Oct