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dinghy hire

DOSC offers a range of sailing vessels and paddle boards available for rental. Rental of these vessels is limited to individuals who hold specific certifications.

Certain boats from the single-handed dinghy fleet, specifically the plastic training boats, can be sailed with an RYA Dinghy Level 2 or RYA Youth Stage 3 certificate. Sailing RS Ventures, Lasers, and other advanced boats requires a higher level of experience, with a minimum of RYA Dinghy Level 3 or RYA Youth Stage 4 certification.

See the table below for your reference regarding the boats available for hire and the required qualifications.

For experienced sailors without the required certifications, we offer the option to complete a competency assessment conducted by one of our instructors. This assessment allows individuals to demonstrate their skills and, if successful, gain eligibility to hire specific boats.

To schedule an assessment, please email sailingadmin@doscuae.com.

Introducing Our New Premium Service

Rigging & De-Rigging – We Set It Up, You Just Sail!

We’re excited to launch our Premium Rigging Service, designed to make your sailing experience even more convenient. With this service, our team will fully rig and de-rig your boat for you. All you need to do is book in advance and show up ready to sail. We’ll take care of the rest!

Enjoy more time on the water with less hassle – perfect for busy sailors or those who prefer a seamless, stress-free experience.

Premium Rigging Service Pricing
Boat Type Service Includes Fees (AED)
Members Visitors
All Boats Rigging and De Rigging 45 70

Premium Rigging must be booked in advance. Service is subject to staff availability and does not extend hire duration.

DINGHY HIRE rules

  • Hired boats must stay within the designated sailing area (north side of the wall to Night Beach, up to the World Islands exclusion zone). Sailing beyond or landing outside this area is strictly prohibited. Please pay close attention to the exclusion zone marked by the yellow buoy with an X (See diagram for reference)
  • Buoyancy aids must be worn at all times
  • A mast head float must be fitted before leaving the shore, where applicable
  • Used boats and buoyancy aids are to be washed down, stored and covered.
  • Last hire is at 3.30pm. All boats must be packed away by 5.30pm.
  • Minimum rental is 2 hours.
  • Sailors are given 30 minutes grace period for rigging & derigging.
  • Damage must be reported to a member of the Sailing Department immediately; if due to negligence the hirer may be liable to pay for damages
Dinghy hire costs
Boats 2hours Fixed Rate Full Day Sailing Certification Required
Members Visitors Members Visitors
Optimist45205105515Stage 3 and above
RS Tera85225210265Stage 3/Level 2 and above
RS Zest95245240620Stage 3/Level 2 and above
RS Feva105330265825Stage 4/Level 2 and above
RS Venture2654556551135Stage 4/Level 3 and above
Laser 1105330265825Stage 4/Level 3 and above
29er125370315925Performance Sailing
RS Cat162654554751030Multihull Level 2
SB20525N A1525N AKeelboat Level 3
Waszp2102155251080Performance Sailing
Dinghy Racing Hire Cost
Boats Day Rate Season Rate Sailing Certification Required
Members Visitors Members Visitors
Optimist552303951855Stage 3 and above
RS Tera1052507801955Stage 3/Level 2 and above
RS Zest1152608952060Stage 3/Level 2 and above
RS Feva13035010502885Stage 4/Level 2 and above
RS Venture29549524154225Stage 4/Level 3 and above
Laser 113135010502885Stage 4/Level 3 and above
29er16041511553400Performance Sailing
RS Cat1629548524154225Multihull Level 2
SB20160N AN AN AKeelboat Level 3
Waszp26531022052475Performance Sailing

DOSC SAILING CALENDAR 2019-20

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