LEARN TO SAIL IN 3 LEVELS
These adult courses are for adults aged 18+.
Our sailing sessions are run by Royal Yachting Association-qualified instructors using official course frameworks.
Many adults much prefer our option of 1:1 tuition that can generally be scheduled at a time to suit. If however you would still like to join a group based course, rest reassured we keep our course participant numbers low.
At a ratio of 1:3 instructor/trainee, we ensure you get the most out of your course and time on the water. The majority of watersports centres run courses on 1:6 instructor/trainee ratios.
The boat you’ll learn is the Topper Topaz Uno; supplied by Ashford-based and internationally-acclaimed Topper Sailing.
Our water quality is tested every month and always returns an ‘outstanding’ result, being only one grade off drinking water!
Cafe & Pizzeria open all year round.
Free parking on-site.
We have pay to use smart lockers available on-site.
Wetsuits are included in our courses.
2026 ADULT SAILING COURSES DATES
We are thrilled to present you with our confirmed dates for the RYA Adult Sailing Course at St Andrews Lakes for 2026.
LEVEL 1
6th-7th June
27th-28th June
18th-29th July
15th-16th August
5th-6th September
26th-27th September
23rd-24th May
11th-12th July
19th-20th September
Please enquire.
LEVEL 1 - "START SAILING"
An introduction to sailing dinghies for complete beginners, covering everything you need to know to get afloat under supervision.
If you are new to sailing then RYA Level 1 is the introductory course for you. You will be using a Topper Topaz which is ideal for those new to sailing as they offer great stability and space to move in.
This is a course for complete beginners. Learn how to sail in all directions and awareness of launching and recovery.
Duration: 2 days of private tuition (16 hours)
Cost: £255 per person
LEVEL 2 - "BASIC SKILLS"
Build your confidence and develop your skills. By the end of this course you’ll be a competent sailor in light winds.
You’ll cover rigging, launching and building confidence sailing in all directions, capsize recovery, and essential safety knowledge.
Duration: 2 days of private tuition (16 hours)
Cost: £255 per person
LEVEL 3 - "BETTER SAILING"
Improve your sailing consolidating skills and trying new ones in a variety of conditions.
Further coaching to consolidate the skills learned so far. Short taster sessions from the advanced modules such as Day Sailing and Seamanship skills.
Duration: 2 days of private tuition (16 hours)
Cost: £255 per person
