Youth Sailing

What youth sailing courses do Lagoon Watersports offer?

We have an experienced and professional team of instructors that teach: RYA Youth Sailing Stage 1 & 2, Stage 3 & Stage 4 and Start Racing

What sailing course is best for a beginner?

RYA Youth Sailing Sage 1&2

What boats do you train youth coastal sailing courses on?

Our sailing courses are run on our 24ft Delphia Keelboats. A Keelboat is 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 benefit.

How many people on a course?

Maximum 8 persons, 4 per boat with an instructor on each boat.

When do the sailing courses run?

In the May half term and summer holidays.

How long are the courses.

RYA Youth Stage 1 & 2 is 5 half days. RYA Youth Stage 3 is 5 half days. RYA Youth Stage 4 is 5 half days. Start Racing for advanced sailors is 5 half days.

Where do the sailing courses start?

The courses start from our base in Brighton Marina: Pontoon 6, Brighton Marina, Brighton, East Sussex BN2 5UP, UK.

What do I need to bring?

We provide specialist equipment. In the winter months it can be cold, thermals, fleeces, woolly hats are all useful to have. During the summer months bring sun hats, sun block and sun glasses. Quick drying clothes can be very practical instead of jeans and good none slip, non marking footwear....

What happens if the weather is bad?

Part of the enjoyment of sailing is being out in the elements, so it is important to be versatile to make the best of the conditions. If we cannot sail on a day due to weather conditions we will endeavour to cover theory and other useful skills such as mooring...