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Redditch Sailing Club is a recognised RYA Training Centre

Would you like to learn to sail?

Perhaps you are looking for a hobby something that all the family can join in.

It's good fun, gets you in the fresh air and keeps you fit!

Every year Redditch Sailing Club hold Sail Training Courses for complete beginers.

You can learn to RYA level 1 and or continue to the RYA level 2 standard, the choice is yours.

We even hold separate classes for children.

You will be trained by our own in house RYA qualified trainers in our well equiped dinghies, we use high spec Laser 2000 boats for training. For the Juniors, we use Optimists, RS Terra's & Toppers.

Pop along for a chat and a tour any Sunday morning at the club house and we will answer all your questions, ask for the "Officer of the Day" to introduce you to a Committee member or a member of the Training team.

Book early as places are limited to 8 people on each course and go fast.

To give you a guide, prices for 2025 are £130 for RYA Level 1 and £130 for RYA Level 2 (minimum recommended level if you want to race at a club).

Please contact Andy Beardshaw, Principal Training Officer for further details.

2025 - Dates

Spring RYA Level 1

Friday, 11th April (Evening), Saturday, 12th April (Full day) & Sunday, 123th April (Afternoon)

Spring Power boat Level 2

Saturday, 22nd March (Full day) & Saturday , 29th March

Spring RYA Level 1

Friday, 2nd May (Evening), Saturday, 3rd May (Full day) & Sunday, 4th May (Afternoon)

Spring RYA Level 2

Friday, 9th May (Evening), Saturday, 10th May (Full day) & Sunday, 11th May (Afternoon)

Summer RYA Level 1

Friday, 4th July (Evening), Saturday, 5th July (Full day) & Sunday, 6th July (Afternoon)

Summer RYA Level 2

Friday, 18th July (Evening), Saturday, 19th July (Full day) & Sunday, 20th July (Afternoon)

Autumn RYA Level 1

Friday, 12th September (Evening), Saturday, 13th September (Full day) & Sunday, 14th September (Afternoon)

Autumn RYA Level 1

Friday, 26th September (Evening), Saturday, 27th September (Full day) & Sunday, 28th September (Afternoon)

Autumn RYA Level 2

Friday, 10th October (Evening), Saturday, 11th October (Full day) & Sunday, 12th October (Afternoon)

We can accommodate some disabilites, we do ask that you have 'water confidence' and are reasonably mobile. If you have a specific requirement, we would be pleased to discuss how we can help.

You receive a minimum 2 days tuition from a qualified RYA accredited trainer at our clubhouse which will enable you to pass the course, you will also receive a RYA Sailing Handbook, RYA Logbook and relevant RYA certificate recognising your achievement. With free use of our buoyancy aids you will need very little else to come on the course.

Our newly refurbished clubhouse has changing facilities with hot showers and a social area where you can relax and have lunch with the other course members.

RYA qualifications are recognised worldwide and we would suggest that you start with a RYA level 2 if you would like to race at a local club.

Whichever course you choose, there will be a balance between the theoretical elements and the very practical nature of the sport.

All courses emphasise safety whilst teaching the fundamentals relevant to the course, boat handling and seamanship skills. Of course, it goes without saying that we also work on making the activities fun and rewarding.

Additional Available Courses (subject to demand)

RYA Level 3
RYA Sailing with Spinnakers
RYA Start Racing
RYA Powerboats Level 2
RYA Safety Boat
RYA First Aid
RYA Junior Stage 1 - Stage 3

Andy Beardshaw Principal, Training.