Learn to Sail

Learn to Sail

Learn to Sail – RYA Sailing Level 1 & 2

Our “Learn to Sail” courses are the quickest, easiest and best value way to learn how to sail. RYA Sailing Level 1 & 2 course comprises of two, two-day courses, enabling you to progress quickly from beginner to a competent sailor in a controlled, safe and enjoyable environment. On our sailing courses you will learn to sail with crewing and helming, and once completed you will have the skills to sail with a skipper onboard.
Once completed you will also be able to gain the RYA Competent Crew completing just the Part 2, then move onto the RYA Dayskipper. We also offer lots of opportunity to practice with our Sailing practice sessions.

Courses included :

  • RYA Level 1 Sailing Course

  • RYA Level 2 Sailing Course

On our sailing courses we use our our Delphia 24 keelboats: This is a larger, more stable boat with a fixed keel which stops the boat from capsizing. Keel boats are a step up in size from dinghies, more like a small manageable yacht but not as big as a cruising yacht. They can bridge the gap between dinghies and cruisers, offering many benefits of both, to the adult beginner.

Save money:

Save £51. The learn to Sail Package costs £599. Booked separately both courses cost £650

More info:

Find out more about learning to sail
What to wear when sailing
What next after your sailing course

Course objective:

You will be sailing confidently without the instructor onboard; ready to hire our boats on the sea and practice your new found skills!

Price:

Save £51. The learn to Sail Package costs £599. Booked separately both courses cost £650.

Prerequisite:

Adults or kids age 12+ with parental consent.

Where:

Brighton Marina, BN2 5UP

Suitable for:

Adults looking to learn to sail on the sea and keen to hire boats afterwards.

Availability:

Courses are run weekends from April to the end of October.

Booking:

Book online from the dates below or call 01273 42 48 42 option 1 or email us.
If you cannot find a date please contact us.
Booking terms and conditions apply and rebooking fees are charged for cancellations made with less than 4 weeks notice.

RYA Level 1 & 2 Learn to Sail Package

Includes the RYA Sailing Level 1 and Level 2 courses which are available on Weekdays and Weekday in 2 day blocks

Package Tokens Price Courses
Learn to Sail 20 £599.00 RYA Sailing Level 1 (Tokens: 10)
RYA Sailing Level 2 (Tokens: 10)
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RYA Sailing Level 1 Introduces total beginners into sailing with all you need to know to get afloat under supervision. You will learn how to sail in all directions, including an awareness of launching and recovering. This course is a great introduction into the sailing world and many people then go onto their RYA Sailing Level 2.

This level 1 syllabus covers the following:

  • Rigging

  • How to sail in all directions

  • Crewing and helming

  • Awareness of launching and recovery

  • Course Objective: Able to sail in light winds under supervision and set your boat up ready for the next time

This is a two day course

 

Typical Price: £265

Important - Please see our COVID-19 information before booking here
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This level 2 course aims to consolidate your basic knowledge of sailing, and develop an awareness of safety. By the end of the course you will be capable of sailing a boat without an instructor on board in light winds. On the RYA Sailing Level 2 course your skills will improve as we introduce you to the five essentials of sailing: balance, trim, centreboard, sail setting and course made good.

The course syllabus covers the following:

  • Rigging and launching

  • Sailing in all directions

  • Capsize recovery

  • Essential safety knowledge

This is a two day course

 

Typical Price: £265

Important - Please see our COVID-19 information before booking here
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Brighton Boating

Pontoon 6

Western Concourse

Brighton Marina

BN2 5UP

UK

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We have two centres in Brighton. This activity take place from Lagoon Watersports in Brighton Marina DO NOT go to Lagoon Watersports, Hove Lagoon. If you are taking a taxi please make this clear to the driver.

Finding Brighton Boating once you are in Brighton Marina

Head towards the waterfront where you will see all the cafes and restaurants. Walk to the end of the boarded walk way where there will be a large bridge heading down towards the pontoons. We are the first set of pontoons on the right. Pontoon 6.

To Brighton Marina by car

Approaching the marina from the A27 take the B2123. Turn right at first set of traffic lights, signposted Brighton Town Centre, Racecourse and Marina Village. Turn left at second set of traffic lights, pass the Racecourse and follow the signs for the Marina Village where there is free parking for 1500 cars in the multi-storey car park. From the car park you can either go across a linking bridge on level 6 or from the ground floor of the car park towards all the waterfront cafes and bars. Walk to the end of the boarded walk way where there will be a large ramp heading down towards the pontoons. We are the first set of pontoons on the right. Pontoon 6.

By Bus

Brighton and Hove bus service operates a number 7 bus approximately every 15 minutes 24 hours a day, from Brighton Town Centre (North Street or Queens Road), to the Marina Village.

By Bike

Brighton Marina has a bike share station which is either pay per minute or a yearly membership, go to https://www.btnbikeshare.com for more information. For your own bike, racks are available on the main concourses of the pontoons. You must use the racks and not leave bikes on the pontoons otherwise Premier Marina will take them away.

On foot

Brighton Marina is a pleasant walk along the seafront from the centre of Brighton, it is 20 minutes walk from the main West Pier. During the summer you will also find the Volks electric railway operates along the front.

By train 

The nearest main line station is Brighton with regular connections to Chichester, Portsmouth and London is under an hour away. nationalrail.co.uk

By Air

Brighton is within easy reach of Heathrow and Gatwick international airports. Follow the A23 from Gatwick to Brighton. Shoreham airport is also available for private light aircraft.

What to Bring

  • Be prepared for changeable weather, bring plenty of layers

  • Quick drying clothes can be very practical, avoid jeans

  • Sunglasses, sunhat and suncream for summer months and woolly hats, thermals and layers for winter months

  • Non-slip deck shoes, wetsuit shoes or trainers that don’t mark

  • If you have your own waterproofs, please bring them, or you can hire ours

  • If you are worried or unsure whether you suffer from seasickness then pills and wrist-bands work well. Don’t arrive on an empty stomach and take tablets with breakfast if you have never been sailing on the sea before, sometimes the motion takes a while to get used to

  • Pack lunch to have onboard

Yachting

On our yacht courses we use either our Beneteau 36.7 or Beneteau First 35, these are cruiser/racers with great performance – perfect for learning and RYA courses. They are commercially coded with safety equipment to the highest standard. 

Sailing 

We also offer sailing courses in our smaller Delphia 24 keelboats,  These 8 metre performance boats are used for racing and day sailing, very responsive boats for our RYA sailing courses.

If you would like more practice after your yacht courses or RYA Sailing Level 2 we offer:

  • Sailing Clinics – at weekends from 1600 till 1800 for £40

  • Racing – is a great way to practice too, we have boats entered in popular races like Round Island Race, Royal Escape or even mini races on our clinic nights

 

Lagoon Watersports Limited Terms and Conditions, trading as Brighton Boating

All bookings subject to these Terms and Conditions

By submitting your booking you represent to us that you have the authority to make the booking on behalf of your party and that you accept on behalf of your party that the booking is subject to these Terms and Conditions. A contract exists as soon as we issue our Booking Confirmation Form.

You should check the details of your confirmation carefully and promptly to ensure that it accurately reflects the booking you have requested. You should immediately inform us of any discrepancies or alterations. If the course/event date is less than 14 days from the date of issue of the Booking Confirmation Form, notification of any discrepancies or alterations should be made within 24 hours of that date of acceptance. In all other cases, you should notify us within 7 working days of receipt of the Booking Confirmation Form.

Postponement due to COVID-19

If you are required to self isolate via government guidelines you can reschedule you booking to a later date within our schedule availability. No refunds are available due to COVID

Prices

All course/event prices are subject to change. However, once you have made your booking and paid a course/event deposit (25% of the course/event price subject to a minimum deposit of £99 or the price of the course/event if less) against the price of your course/event the price will not normally be subject to any change (invoice errors or omissions excepted). The balance of the price of the course/event must be paid at least 4 weeks before the course/event commencement date (or paid with order if the course/event is less than 8 weeks after the booking date).

Gift Vouchers

Gift Vouchers are valid for 24 months and no refunds are offered in any circumstances.

Rescheduling your dates

RYA Courses

Due limited availability you can only reschedule up to 14 days prior to the course start date to give us time to fill your place, within 14 days and up to 48 hours it will cost £99 to reschedule. Within 48 hours you will need to rebook at full cost of the session/Course

Zero to Dayskipper and Learn to Sail packages are allowed a maximum of 2 changes to dates without penalties, this must be at least 7 days prior to the course date otherwise a penalty fee of £75 will be incurred

Boating experiences trips, Powerboat ride, Jet Ski Safaris 

Individuals booked onto boating experiences may reschedule up to 48 hours prior to the activity, within 48 hours you will loose your booking and given a 25% discount on rebooking

Cancellation charges

You may cancel with written notification from the lead name in your group.

The following cancellation fees apply :

  • More than 4 weeks before course/event – loss of deposit or 25% of course/event fee

  • Less than 4 weeks before course/event – 100% of price of course/event

Group changes in numbers

Group bookings confirm numbers 4 weeks prior to the event with the final balance. Any changes in numbers we will endeavour to accommodate, the following applies

Numbers increases up to 24 hours prior to the event will be accommodated as much as possible, priced per head

Number decreases up to 7 days prior to the event will be accommodated, but where this reduce your group size below 6 persons you will need to pay for 6 persons. Session durations might vary depending on changes to group sizes

Cancellation by Lagoon Watersports

RYA Courses

If we need to cancel due to Instructor availability, damaged equipment or engine failure or weather conditions/Sea State we will give you as much notice as possible and offer new dates to complete the course.

Boating experiences trips, Powerboat ride, Jet Ski Safaris 

If we need to cancel due to Instructor availability, damaged equipment, engine failure or weather conditions/Sea State we will do all we can to arrange another suitable date, if we cannot provide suitable availability then you will be offered a full refund

Force Majeure  – In circumstances out of our control we will endeavour to rebook and hold credit for any activity in the future with a two year expiry

Photo & video usage

We frequently take photos and video of customers, both adults and under 16’s. We reserve the right to use these in our brochures, social media and in any other promotional material. If you wish to opt out please email info@lagoonwatersports.co.uk

Damage or loss

Lagoon Watersports is under no liability whatsoever in respect of loss or damage to property, however caused. Lagoon Watersports is not responsible for any repairs or replacements of equipment which may be needed from damage caused during your session on the water. We recommend that you take out appropriate insurance cover yourselves for such uninsured losses.

Should damage or loss to vessels, persons or equipment be caused as a result of wilful damage or gross negligence by a customers, a customer under the influence of alcohol or drugs or as a result of refusal or failure to obey instructions given by our staff, then he or she will be liable for the full amount of repair or replacement and any resulting costs. The course/event leader reserves the right to terminate the course/event. Adults will at all times be responsible for minors in their charge. Our vessels and crew are fully insured. Our policy provides full cover for the equipment and vessels and third party liability cover for your course/event leader and crew. However we cannot be held responsible for any loss or damage to any person caused other than through our negligence or breach of contract.

Complaints

At each centre we have a Duty Manager who is always available to deal with any issues arising from your activity, it is essential you raise any issues during your course/activity so they can be dealt with immediately. For the RYA courses you are also able to contact the RYA directly with any complaints. Both company directors are also available to help ensure your experience with Lagoon Watersports is a positive one.

Company Details

Registration Name :Lagoon Watersports Ltd

Registration Number: 2454921

Registered Office Address : Hove Lagoon, Kingsway, Hove, East Sussex, BN3 4LX

Registered at : Companies House, Cardiff

Contact Number : 01273 42 48 42 option 1

Testaments

A great team and interesting course. I’d recommend Lagoon Watersports. Great fun and very informative

Alison Denyer

Tom is very patient, clam and knowledgable. He explains things very well. Lots of hands on sailing, weather was great so we had lots of time on the water. Thank you so much

Maxine Glancy

Highlight of the course was force 6 and sailing in the sunshine. Will was a great instructor. Super calm and instilled lots of confidence

Elliot Ruby

Everyone is super helpful and the team make you feel most welcome. Really good that you are encourage to get on with it

Katharine Haggie

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