RYA Dinghy Sailing Level 2 Coastal
Guide Price
Prices starting from £350
Who is this course for
The Dinghy Level 2 is the next step after RYA Level 1. The course helps build confidence and develop your sailing skills.
About Course
This Level 2 course aims to give you all the basic knowledge of sailing and 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.
On our sailing courses, we use our RS Ventures and Delphia 24s. These boats are keelboats, which prevents capsizing. With their great performance, you will progress quickly and confidently. Once you’ve complete Level 2, you can join our Silver Sail membership scheme where you can practice and hire the boats either during one of our supervised clinics or by booking a two-hour hire at any time during the week.
Practice is exactly what you will want after gaining all these skills during the course. With some additional time on the water, you can then move on to Level 3, where you will be introduced to a third sail on board, the asymmetric spinnaker.
Course Content
Following the RYA Dinghy Level 2 syllabus:
- Rigging and Hoisting sail, lowering and flaking
- Boat handling under Power in the Marina
- Sailing skills using all points of the wind
- Boat handling under sail
- Essential safety knowledge
Course Objectives
You will be sailing confidently without the instructor onboard; ready to hire our boats on the sea and practice your new found skills!
Prerequisites
Sailing skills to the standard of RYA Level 1 Start Sailing
Duration
2 days
Location
Booking
Book online from the dates on this page or call 01273 42 48 42 option 1 or email us.
If you cannot find a suitable dates please contact us.
Location
What to bring
- Be prepared for changeable weather, bring plenty of layers
- Quick drying clothes can be very practical, avoid jeans
- Gloves for warmth and rope friction protection
- Sunglasses, sunhat and suncream for summer months
- Waterproofs, we have ones to use if you do not have your own
- Deck boots and non-slip deck shoes or trainers that don’t mark
- Money for lunch or a packed lunch
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FAQ's
How to Book
Courses can be booked directly through our website. If you’re unsure which course is right for you, our team is happy to advise.
Yes, availability is displayed on each experience page. If your preferred date isn’t shown, please contact us as we may still be able to accommodate you.
We recommend booking 4–8 weeks in advance, particularly for popular courses like RYA Day Skipper during the spring and summer season.
Course Information
No, beginners can start with RYA Competent Crew or our Learn to Sail package, which is designed for those with no previous sailing experience.
For most people, reaching RYA Day Skipper takes several months to a year, depending on availability and experience. A typical pathway includes:
- RYA Competent Crew (5 days)
- RYA Day Skipper Theory (online or classroom)
- RYA Day Skipper Practical (5 days)
Our Zero to Day Skipper Package is the fastest and most cost effective way to achieve the Day Skipper certificate.
There is no formal written exam during the practical course. Assessment is continuous and based on competence and confidence on board.
In the UK, the ICC is usually issued through the RYA. You can obtain one by:
Holding an accepted RYA qualification (such as Day Skipper) and applying to the RYA directly to convert it to an ICC, or
Passing an ICC assessment with an RYA-approved training centre
Yes. Once you hold RYA Day Skipper Practical, you can apply for an ICC without further testing.
During the RYA Competent Crew and RYA Day Skipper courses you will be expected to stay onboard for:
Part 2 (3 days) & 5 Consecutive days
The boat will visit marinas during this course, if the boat is in Brighton Marina then you are welcome to stay at home.
Our Part 1 Yacht courses and Level 1 & Level 2 courses are run as non-residential and you are not expected to stay onboard.
Any other questions
No, beginners can start with RYA Competent Crew or our Learn to Sail package, which is designed for those with no previous sailing experience.
We generally recommend not taking part in our activities if you’re pregnant, as being on the water can involve movement and conditions that aren’t always predictable.
If you do feel comfortable taking part, we usually suggest no later than around 21 weeks, but this is very much a personal decision. Everyone’s pregnancy is different, so please go with what feels right for you and consider speaking to your healthcare professional if you’re unsure.
If you let our team know in advance, we’re always happy to have a chat and help you decide what’s best for you.