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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.

Family Sailing Tasters

Taster

Not sure if dinghy sailing is for you? Why not try this short fun session?. 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 teach 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

• 26 May (Sun am)
  SSHT 1
   
  
• 13 July pm (Sat am)
  SSHT 2
   
  
• 20 July (Sat am)
  SSHT 3
   
  
• 4 Aug (Sun am)
  SSHT 4
   
  
• 10 Aug (Sat pm)
  SSHT 5
   
  
• 18 Aug (Sun am)
  SSHT 6
   
  
•  
   
   
  
• Crewed tasters
  Cost £63
   
  
• 14 July (Sun pm)
  SCT 2
   
  
• 21 July (Sun am)
  SCT 3
   
  
• 3 Aug (Sat pm)
  SCT 4
   
  
• 11 Aug (Sun pm)
  SCT 5
   
  
• 17 Aug (Sat am)
  SCT 6
   
  

Comparing prices? Remember our residential courses are fully inclusive offering excellent value for money.

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

Singlehanded Sailing

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

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.

£195 Non-residential (include lunches)
£210 Residential includes lunches, one night B&B and evening meal on 1st day

Extra B&B £27 per night (subject to availability)

Price includes free 'club night' session worth £26

• 25-26 May
  SSHL1 3
  Family
  
• 22-23 June
  SSHL1 4
   
  
• 6-7 July
  SSHL1 5
   
  
• 27-28 July
  SSHL1 6
  Family
  
• 24-25 August
  SSHL1 7
  Family
  
• 14-15 September
  SSHL1 8
   
  
• 19-20 October
  SSHL1 9
   
  

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.

£230 Non-residential includes lunches,
£245 Residential includes lunches, one night B&B and evening meal on 1st day.

Extra B&B £27 per night (subject to availability)

Price includes free club night session worth £26*

• 8-9 June
  SL1 4
   
  
• 13-14 July
  SL1 5
   
  
• 12-13 August
  SL1 6 (Linked course)
  Family
  
• 17-18 August
  SL1 7 (Linked course)
  Family
  
• 7-8 September
  SL1 8
   
  
• 5-6 October
  SL1 9
   
  

Comparing prices? Remember our residential courses are fully inclusive offering excellent value for money.

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

Sportivate

Thanks to a grant received from Sport England who are running the Sportivate initiative, we are lucky enough to be able to offer the following three courses at a greatly reduced rate.

To qualify for this offer, you need to be aged between 14-25 years old and be able to attend all 4 of the sessions dedicated to that specific sport (ie all 4 Sportivate Windsurf Sessions). Priority will be given to those living in the local area.

All sessions will run from 1800-2000 on the dates specified.

We are pre-empting these courses to be popular and spaces are limited so book early to avoid disappointment!

Sportivate Sail

Tuesdays, 6pm-8pm, £40

This course enables you to gain confidence and master the art of Dinghy Sailing! Over the course of the 4 x 2 hour sessions you will learn how to rig your sailing dinghy, get out on the water, turn around and ultimately sail around a triangular course, being able to sail in all the different directions possible!

By the end of the four sessions you should hopefully achieve your RYA Level 1 qualification.

June 4, 18 ,

July 2, 16

Basic Skills

Linked courses

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

Singlehanded RYA Level Two

The perfect follow up for those having completed a single handed or a crewed dinghy ‘Start Sailing’ course. You will develop your sailing skills and knowledge to 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.

£195 Non-residential includes lunches
£210 Residential includes lunches, one night B&B and evening meal on 1st day

Extra B&B £27 per night (subject to availability)

*Price includes free ‘club night’ session worth £26*

• 13-14 July
  SSHL2 2 (linked course)
   
  
• 3-4 August
  SSHL2 3 (linked course)
  Family
  
• 21-22 September
  SSHL2 4 (linked course)
   
  

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.

£230 Non-residential includes lunches
£245 Residential includes lunches, one night B&B and evening meal on 1st day

Extra B&B £27 per night (subject to availability)

*Price includes free ‘club night’ session worth £26*

• 20-21 July
  SL2 3
   
  
• 14-15 August
  SL2 4 (linked course)
  Family
  
• 19-20 August
  SL2 5 (linked course)
  Family.
  
• 14-15 September
  SL2 6
   
  
• 12-13 October
  SL2 7
   
  

Basic Skills

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.

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

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.

£230 Non-residential includes lunches
£245 Residential includes lunches, one night B&B and evening meal on 1st day

Extra B&B £27 per night (subject to availability)

Price includes free ‘club night’ session worth £26*

• 21-22 August (Wed-Thur)
  SL3 2 (Linked course)
   
  

Non-residential includes lunches, Residential includes lunches, one night B&B and evening meal on 1st day.
Extra B&B £27 per night (subject to availability)

"Club" Sailing sessions

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.

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.

Save up to 40% by block booking

when block booked and paid for in one transaction. (All sessions option is for Max 17 sessions. If more than 5 sessions are cancelled we will refund £19 for each session subsequently cancelled).

£26 per session,
£117 for 5 Sessions
£229 for 10 sessions or
£250 for all sessions

• 21 May
  CN 3
   
  
• 4 June
  CN 4
   
  
• 18 June
  CN 5
   
  
• 2 July
  CN 6
   
  
• 13 July (Sat pm)
  CN 7
   
  
• 16 July
  CN 8
   
  
• 21 July (Sun am)
  CN 9
   
  
• 23 July
  CN 10
   
  
• 30 July
  CN 11
   
  
• 10 Aug (Sat pm)
  CN 12
   
  
• 20 Aug
  CN 13
   
  
• 3 Sept
  CN 14
   
  
• 8 Sept (Sun pm)
  CN 15
   
  
• 22 Sept (Sun pm)
  CN 16
   
  
• 28 Sept (Sat pm)
  CN 17
   
  

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.

• 6 July
  DPE 2
  
• 19 October
  DPE 3
  

RYA Dinghy Instructor

An intensive 5 day course run by RYA Coaches. 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.

£385 Non-residential includes lunches and evening meals
£425 Residential as non-residential plus 4 nights B&B

Extra B&B available at £27 per night (subject to availability)

• 22-26 July
  SND 2*
  
• 28 Oct-1 November
  SND 3
  

*Also available residentially for 16/17 year olds

Comparing prices? Remember our residential courses are fully inclusive offering excellent value for money.

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.

£385 Non-residential includes lunches and evening meals
£425 Residential as non-residential plus 3 nights B&B

Extra B&B available at £27 per night (subject to availability)

Course times  Full timings on request., finish 5pm

• 14-17 Oct
  SNS 1