Learn to sail and improve your boating skills at our RYA Training Centre

Considering taking up sailing? Sailing is an invigorating sport that offers many rewards, not least is that it is simply so much fun. Sailing is terrific exercise, yet can also be an incredibly relaxing pastime as well. Some would say that sailing is more than a sport—it’s a lifestyle.

Sailing is also a great way to enjoy the outdoors. When you learn how to sail, you’ll become familiar with all aspects of your boat and also how your boat relates to its environment in terms of everything from the wind to the weather. Learning how to sail can foster such a sense of accomplishment. 

Sailing will teach you the essential skills that are required to be successful in life: patience, decision making, leadership, team building, communicating effectively and having a learning mindset, being resourceful, persistent, having a vision, finding inner peace and enjoying life.

Royal Lymington Yacht Club is an RYA Training Centre for adults and children, with discounted rates for members. This summer the Club has a number of sailing courses on offer for beginners and improvers.

During the half term and summer holidays, young people aged 8-18 can develop their dinghy sailing skills on RYA Youth Scheme courses, from Stage 1 (beginners) to Stage 4 (double-handed sailing), taking place on a number of dates. These two day courses provide a great introduction to sailing and a fantastic activity for the school holidays. Book here.

The Club is also running 6-week dinghy sailing courses for ladies only, a popular choice for beginners and those hoping to get back into sailing in a fun and pressure-free environment. The courses run on Tuesday mornings or afternoons for two and a half hour sessions, starting either 7th June or 13th September. Book here.

Year-round RLymYC provides a wide range of RYA training courses for members and non-members, including VHF radio, power boating, first aid and instructor courses. The Club can also run bespoke sailing tuition for small groups and individuals. 

For more information and to book courses, visit rlymyc.org.uk/training or contact the Sailing Manager at [email protected].

Learn how to sail, and improve your quality of life today!