Wind & Waves Programme Dinghy Sailing (ages 25-35) Thursday Evenings – May 2025

Set sail, meet new people, and have fun on the water!

Introducing the Wind & Waves Programme – a unique sailing experience for young adults aged 25-35 looking to take their sailing skills to the next level while enjoying a social and active atmosphere. This exciting new programme runs on Thursday evenings in May, and is designed for those who have no sailing experience or a little who would like to learn! This course is to support progression for first timers and gain your adult level 1 certificate.

Whether you’re seeking to enhance your sailing knowledge or meet new people on the water, this programme offers a great mix of skill-building and social fun with like-minded individuals.

Course Duration:

Thursdays 5.30pm – 9pm

May 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd and 29th

Course Costs

BYC Member Early Bird (Book before 12th April) – £220

BYC Member Ticket (Book before 27th April) – £245

Visitor Early Bird (Book before 12th April) – £235

Visitor Ticket (Book before 27th April) – £260

Find out more below!

What’s Included:

Sailing Sessions: Weekly evening sailing sessions focusing on improving your sailing skills, with an emphasis on boat handling, wind awareness, and confidence-building in various weather conditions.

Social Atmosphere: Each session provides a fantastic opportunity to meet new people and enjoy the camaraderie of a friendly group of young adults.

Kit: All necessary wet gear, equipment, including boats and safety gear.

Supportive Environment: Led by experienced instructors, you’ll have the chance to receive guidance and feedback while enhancing your skills.

RYA Sailing Qualification: Each session will focus on specific aspects of sailing to help you progress from your Level 1 and prepare for further levels of the RYA dinghy sailing qualification.

Why Join?

Fun & Social: Sailing is more enjoyable with others! You’ll have the chance to make new friends, share experiences, and enjoy being out on the water together.

Develop Your Skills: Gain your RYA Level 1 qualification and start to develop essential sailing techniques in a relaxed, social atmosphere.

Consistency & Flexibility: With weekly sessions on Thursday evenings, you’ll have the opportunity to practice regularly without interrupting your workweek.

What You Will Learn:

Introduction to Sailing: Understand the fundamental principles of sailing and how a dinghy works.

Rigging and Launching: Learn how to rig a dinghy and launch safely.

Basic Sailing Techniques: Discover how to sail in both directions, including tacking and gybing.

Wind Awareness: Gain a better understanding of how wind affects your boat and how to use it to your advantage.

Safety Procedures: Learn essential safety protocols, including how to capsize and right a dinghy safely.

Basic Boat Handling: Learn how to steer, control the sails, and work with a crew.

Sailors to pack

Appropriate Sailing kit (wetsuit, spray top, boots, buoyancy aid, swimming costume, towel)

If you don’t have sailing kit don’t worry we have you covered! Please bring a spare pair of trainers you don’t mind getting wet!

(for safety reasons no wellies, crocs or flip flops please! pack your swimming costume and towel)

Snacks, drinks, to fuel you!

Warm clothes for before and after the training

Pen and notepad for any notes

Pro Tips

Even if the skies are cloudy, keep the sunblock and cap on hand—you’ll thank us later.

Changing rooms and showers are available to freshen up.

Are you ready to sail, learn, and push your skills to the next level?

Don’t wait—secure your spot now, and make sure you have all the necessary medical and emergency details for registration.

Sign up today and get ready to set sail with the Wind & Waves Programme!