Go Sailing
Adult & Youth (8 years+)
If you already have your *RYA Adult Level 1 or *RYA Youth Stage 2, why not try our Go Sail sessions. These sessions are aimed at sailors wanting to practice their skills and improve techniques.
90 minutes - Bookable 14 days in advance
Please arrive 15 minutes before the start of your session to allow time to change and maximise your time on the water
- Returning Spring 2025
If you have not sailed for some time or do not have the relevant qualifications you will need to have a competency assessment before you can attend a Go Sailing Session. Please email Stanborough@gll.org for availability and cost.
Bookable by downloading the Better UK App up to two weeks in advance
BETTER UK APP GO SAILING BOOKING
RYA Youth Sailing Courses
(8 to 15 years)
Our courses run between 09:30 - 16:30: Wetsuits and buoyancy aids are provided
RYA Stage 1 Course - Youth
2 Day course - £155
(includes log book & certificate, upon completion of Stage 1) with up to 6 students to 1 instructor.
- 28th & 29th October - 9.30 to 16.30
*If your chosen date does not appear on the booking page, apply the "Daily" filter
RYA Stage 2 Course - Youth
3 Day course - £210
(includes certificate, upon completion of Stage 2) with up to 6 students to 1 instructor.
- 30th, 31st Oct & 1st Nov - 9.30 to 16.30
*If your chosen date does not appear on the booking page, apply the "Daily" filter.
RYA Stage 3 Course - Youth
3 day course - £210
(includes certificate, upon completion of Stage 3) with up to 6 students to 1 instructor.
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Coming 2025
*If your chosen date does not appear on the booking page, apply the "Daily" filter.
RYA Stage 4 Course - Youth
2 Day Course - £155
(includes certificate, upon completion of Stage 4) with 6 students to 1 instructor.
- coming 2025
*If your chosen date does not appear on the booking page, apply the "Daily" filter.
Sailing Improver Day - Youth
If you have Sailing experience and want to practise and improve your sailing skills, book on and come along.1 day - £54
- Wednesday 30th Oct - 9.30 to 16.30
*If your chosen date does not appear on the booking page, apply the "Daily" filter.
RYA Adult Sailing Courses *
(16+ years)
Our courses run between 09:30 - 16:30, over two days. Wetsuits and buoyancy aids are provided.
RYA Sailing Level 1 - Adult
2 Day Course
2 Days - £213 (includes log book & certificate, upon completion of Level 1 sections) with up to 6 students to 1 instructor
- Saturday 14th & Sunday 15th September 09.30 to 16.30
RYA Sailing Level 2 - Adult
2 Day Course
2 Days - £213 (includes certificate, upon completion of Level 2 sections) with up to 6 students to 1 instructor.
- Saturday 19th & Sunday 20th October 09.30 to 16.30
Private Tuition
May - September: £60 per hour for up to 2 people, extra participants are charged at £20 per head.
October - April: £40 per hour for up to 2 people, extra participants are charged at £20 per head - please use the contact us link below to check for availability and booking.
Marine Radio SRC/VHF Course
This course is completed on-line through the RYA portal. Once you have completed the course and feel ready to take the exam, you then sit an exam in our classroom at Stanborough.
£70 for on-line course; includes RYA handbook (fee payable to the centre)
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£70 exam fee (payable directly to the RYA)
To arrange your course access and to enquire about available exam dates
CONTACT US
Safe & Fun & Safeguarding are also available
Please contact us for further information.
CONTACT US
Outdoor Emergency First Aid
16+
£100
FAIB Accredited; this one-day emergency outdoor first aid course is ideal for those who are involved in outdoor activities or work in rural locations.
The course covers a wide range of first aid emergencies, giving the participants the skills to deal with emergency situations with confidence in a prompt, safe and effective way.
All materials and equipment are provided. Free tea & coffee avaialable
- To be confirmed
RYA FIRST AID
16+
£100
This one-day, shorebased course covers all the usual first aid subjects, but from a boating perspective. It is aimed at anyone who goes afloat, whether on inland waters, rivers, estuaries or on cross channel passages. This course is MCA approved and satisfies the requirements for Coastal Skipper Yachtmaster and Advanced Powerboat certificates of competence and some commercial work afloat.
For RYA Course information click here
All materials i.e. books included, tea and coffee and biscuits also provided.
- Sunday 6th October 09.00 to 17.30
Welwyn Garden City Sailing Club
Welwyn Garden City Sailing Club - Established in 1973, WGCSC race on Sunday Mornings all year round and in the summer they run leisure sailing sessions one day a week.
Their sessions are suitable for those that have gained at least their RYA Level 2 sailing certificate.
For more information on how to join the Welwyn Garden City Sailing Club please log on to: https://www.wgcsc.org.uk