Sailing courses for adults

Adults Learn to Sail Options

Singlehanded Dinghy

Pico, Feva and Funboat
These boats are sailed solo which means you helm all the time, allowing you to make considerable progress. While a little wetter and more physically demanding than crewed boats, singlehanders do offer the perfect weekend for those with a “go for it” attitude.

Your instructor will coach and provide support from a powerboat.
Max teaching ratio 1:6

Crewed Dinghy

Wayfarer, Stratos, Xenon and Buzz
These twin sail boats are crewed by up to 3 students. Initially, your instructor will be on board providing immediate feedback and guidance.

As you progress (and provided the conditions are suitable) your instructor will move into a powerboat to provide further coaching.
Max teaching ratio 1:3

Family and Young people courses

A number of our courses are nominated ‘Family’ courses and are open to youngsters of 14 upwards with a participating adult or 16 and 17 year olds on their own (non-residential only). Don’t forget we also run sailing courses for young people

Corporate and Group Sailing or Regattas

Whether you are looking for a corporate day with a difference, an inland club wanting tidal experience, or an Association wanting to hold National championships, Calshot may be able to help, please contact us to discuss your specific requirements.

Private Tuition

Fast track your personal performance with private tuition

1 person, 1.5 hours £80, 3 hours £150, 6 hours £260 (includes lunch)
Additional person(s) 50% extra, for 4 or more enquire about our group rates.

Taster

Not sure if dinghy sailing is for you? Then this short fun session should give you the answer. All specialist equipment is provided and following a short briefing you will soon be afloat discovering the enjoyment and freedom sailing offers. Your instructor will offer instruction and support throughout. By the end of the session, for the vast majority of new sailors it’s yes, I’d like to book a Level One course!

Times: Morning 9.30am-12.30pm; Afternoon 1.30pm-4.30pm

Singlehanded - Start Sailing RYA Level One

This fun and exciting course is the perfect introduction to singlehanded sailing. Your instructor will cover all the basics including rigging, launching, how to sail in all directions and capsize recovery. You will spend most of the course afloat, however short theory sessions will ensure you have an understanding of topics such as tides and weather. By the end of the course you should be confident sailing in light winds under supervision.

Course times 9am -5.30pm on Saturday, 9am -5pm on Sunday

Crewed - Start Sailing RYA Level One

Using Wayfarer dinghies, our instructors will take you through all the basics of sailing, including rigging, launching, steering and balancing the boat. Most of the course will be spent afloat learning the practical aspects of the sport, however short theory sessions will also be included, to ensure you have a good understanding of topics such as tides, weather and personal equipment.

Linked courses

Look out for our linked courses which link Level 1, 2 and 3 courses together to make a combined 4day course. Make a linked booking and receive a 25% discount on the second course

Non-residential includes lunches, Residential includes lunches, one night B&B and evening meal on 1st day.
Extra B&B £25.50 per night (subject to availability)

Once you have completed your Level One or Two why not join us on our ‘club’ sessions?

Singlehanded RYA Level Two

The perfect follow up for those having completed a single handed or a crewed dinghy ‘Start Sailing’ course. Tuition will develop your sailing skills and knowledge to Once you have completed your Level One or Two enable you to sail your boat more effectively and safely. By the end of the course you should be able to sail and make decisions in good conditions.

Crewed RYA Level Two

An ideal follow up for those who have completed the Level One course, or for those with some previous helming experience. We aim to give you in-depth tuition in launching and recovery, coming alongside, sailing the boat effectively around a triangular course and the ability to deal with an accidental capsize. Wayfarers or one of our other crewed boats will be used on this course.

Linked courses

Look out for our linked courses which link Level 1, 2 and 3 courses together to make a combined 4day course. Make a linked booking and receive a 25% discount on the second course

Non-residential includes lunches, Residential includes lunches, one night B&B and evening meal on 1st day.
Extra B&B £25.50 per night (subject to availability)

Crewed RYA Level Three

This course enables you to gain more confidence in the skills and techniques already learned, in Levels One and Two, and introduces a taster of the Advanced modules. The programme will aim at better individual performance.

Depending on the prevailing weather conditions, it could include: more skilful tacking, gybing and upwind sailing, rig and boat tuning, introduction to spinnakers and sailing in stronger winds.

Boats used could include Wayfarers, Laser Stratos or Topper Xenons.

Non-residential includes lunches, Residential includes lunches, one night B&B and evening meal on 1st day.
Extra B&B £25.50 per night (subject to availability)

What better way to continue your sailing than at our club sessions. Instructors will be on hand to give ‘top tips’ and provide safety cover and every session will include a free optional coaching clinic. Bookings should be made in advance. Timings are inclusive of changing and rigging boats.

Tuesdays 6pm to 8.30pm, and weekends 10am-12.30pm or 2pm -4.30pm

£26 per session, £117 for 5 sessions or £229 for 10 sessions or £250 all sessions
(Max 16. If we cancel more than five sessions we will refund £19 for each session subsequently cancelled)
Save up to 40% by block booking

Minimum sailing standard;

Singlehanders - RYA Level One, in crewed or singlehanders.

Crewed Boats - RYA Level Two, obtained in crewed boats.

14-15 year olds who meet the above criteria can attend with participating adult.

We will only cancel a session if the weather conditions make the risks unmanageable. e.g. Strong winds, fog etc.

Instructors pre-entry assessment

Prior to attending a Dinghy Instructor course all candidates must pass a pre–entry sailing assessment. We do not offer set dates for assessment, however if you contact our bookings department we will endeavour to organise a convenient date with others wanting assessment and thus sharing costs. Alternatively a one-to-one private lesson can be organised.

RYA Dinghy Instructor

An intensive 5 day course run by an RYA Coach. The course will cover all aspects of the RYA syllabus including assessment by an RYA Coach/Assessor. Candidates should ensure they meet all the pre-entry requirements as laid out in the RYA Dinghy Coaching Handbook and Log Book G14.

Non-residential includes lunches and evening meals, Residential as non-residential plus 4 nights B&B
Extra B&B available at £25.50 per night (subject to availability)

Course times 10am start on first day. Finish 5pm on last day.

*Also available residentially for 16/17 year olds

RYA Senior Instructor

An intensive four day training and assessment course for experienced RYA Instructors wanting to become fleet/sailing managers. Candidates must have the required experience and prerequisites as described in the RYA Dinghy Coaching Handbook/Logbook G14.

A pre–course workbook must be completed prior to the course, so early booking is recommended.

Course times 9am, finish 5pm