RYA Multihull Courses

RYA Multihull Courses

Earn your Level 1 and Level 2 qualifications in the exhilarating world of multihull sailing

  • 7 hours 15 mins
  • Ages 16+
  • Royal Findhorn Yacht Club

Two-day RYA multihull courses at Findhorn Watersports Centre, running 09:15 to 16:30 each day.

Courses run at two levels:

  • Level 1 - for adults with little or no previous experience. Rigging, launching and landing a multihull dinghy, basic sailing techniques and manoeuvres, essential safety procedures and seamanship, wind awareness and points of sail, capsize recovery, and the basic rules of the road at sea
  • Level 2 - an intensive course for those who have completed Level 1 or have equivalent experience. Refining boat handling, tacking, gybing and sailing to best advantage, safety and seamanship skills, and an introduction to basic racing and performance techniques

Each scheduled course below shows its level and dates.

What's included
  • Tuition from qualified, experienced RYA instructors
  • All necessary sailing equipment apart from footwear
  • Full use of Findhorn Watersports facilities during the day
  • Certification upon successful completion
What to bring
  • Suitable footwear (wetsuit boots or old trainers you are happy to get wet) - no crocs or flip-flops
  • A packed lunch and sufficient drinks
  • Towel, swimwear and a change of clothes
  • Sun protection and warm layers, depending on the weather
Additional details
  • Duration: 2 days, 09:15 to 16:30 each day
  • Participants must be aged 16 or over
  • Level 2 requires completion of RYA Level 1 Multihull or equivalent experience
  • Please arrive promptly at 09:15 for registration and briefing
  • Courses run in a variety of weather conditions; if we judge conditions unsafe we will offer an alternative date or credit
Important information
  • Minimum age 16

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