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The Royal Yachting Association (RYA) was set up in 1875, and has become world renowned for its training schemes. There are currently more than 2,400 RYA Training centres worldwide, in more than 58 countries.
The Youth and Adult schemes are all encompassing, for everyone from complete novices to the highest level of racing. It’s focus is to be accessible and more importantly safe, to raise the standards of boating by promoting safe practices.
As an RYA recognized training centre, we are held to the standards of the RYA and all our instructors must be qualified by the RYA. This ensures that training and equipment is kept to a very high standard.
We are very lucky to have a huge range of equipment available from 2.4m Optimists to 4.9m RS Ventures, and even a foiling (flying!) Waszp, so we can ensure that we provide the ideal boat no matter the standard of sailor.
The RYA Schemes are simple to follow; start at Stage 1 (youth) or Level 1 (adult) and progress from there. Each scheme is geared towards the ideal learning styles for the age groups, but follow the same syllabus so Level 3 is equivalent of Stage 4.
We offer courses on the weekdays and weekends to help you find a suitable time to join us – youth weekday slots are naturally after school. Private lessons are also available on weekdays for those who would rather have 1:1 tuition, or spend some time focussing on specific skills.
There are also practice groups which we heavily recommend joining between courses to consolidate your skills so you are fully ready for the next stage/level, as each course expects you to have mastered the skills from the previous level. These are Dosclings (6-10 years), Doscketeers (11-14 years), Breakfast Club (for adults on weekdays), and Adult Practice Club (for adults on weekends).
Youth Dinghy
Adult dinghy
SAILING COURSES FOR KIDS & TEENS
RYA Learn to sail
Our new weekend Learn to Sail courses run by term, with beginners having the choice of Saturday or Sunday mornings, to utilize the lighter winds and build confidence. RYA Stage 1 & 2 will be taught, which covers the basics of sailing and introduces the skills needed to progress into a confident small boat sailor.
Course Prerequisites: Water confident
Duration: 3 hours, every Saturday or Sunday of the term.
Minimum Age: 6
Ability after the course: RYA Stage 1 or 2 (as appropriate)
Our new weekend Learn to Sail courses run by term, with intermediates having the choice of Saturday or Sunday afternoons, to utilize the sea breeze and build confidence. RYA Stage 3 & 4 will be taught, which covers the more advanced skills such as the 5 Essentials, come along side, and Man Over-board.
Course Prerequisites: RYA Stage 2
Duration: 3 hours, every Saturday or Sunday of the term.
Minimum Age: 8
Ability after the course: RYA Stage 3 or 4 (as appropriate)
Our new weekend Learn to Sail courses run by term, with advanced group running on Saturday afternoons to utilize the sea breeze. A variety of the RYA Advanced modules will be taught, with the aim of developing the young sailors towards performance dinghies and the instructor pathway.
Course Prerequisites: RYA Stage 4
Duration: 3 hours, every Saturday of the term.
Ability after the course: Deeper understanding and practical ability to use more advanced equipment and skills.
Short courses
This one day session allows kids to have time on the water to decide if sailing is something they are interested in.
Course Prerequisites: Water confident
Duration: 1 day
Minimum Age: 6
Ability after the course: Basic understanding of boat controls
Book NowDOSClings is a half day club for all kids between 6 and 10 years old, who have some sailing experience. This provides more time on the water and build confidence for the young sailors and moreover will provide the playground for many to put into practice the skills they have learnt on courses.
During the sessions there will be games, challenges, races, and many more fun activities to practice their skills and improve water confidence.
Course Prerequisites: 1 day/6 hours previous dinghy tuition
Duration: 3 hours
Age: 6 – 10 years old
Book NowDoscketeers is a half day club for all kids between 11 and 14 years old, who have some sailing experience. This provides more time on the water and build confidence for the young sailors and moreover will provide the playground for many to put into practice the skills they have learnt on courses.
During the sessions there will be games, challenges, races, and many more fun activities to practice their skills and improve water confidence.
Course Prerequisites: 1 day/6 hours previous dinghy tuition
Duration: 3 hours
Ages: 11-14 years old
Book Nowweekly after school courses
The first course in the Youth Sailing Scheme will build confidence in dinghies, by covering the basic aspects of sailing.
Young sailors can expect to learn how to steer, control the sail, tacking, and some background knowledge including parts of the boat.
Course Prerequisites: Water confident
Minimum Age: 6
Ability after the course: Able to steer and understand basic principles
Book NowThis course builds on the skills learnt in Stage 1, refining the tack and introducing sailing towards and away from the wind.
Further background knowledge is developed, covering topics such as rules of the road, ropework, and parts of the sail.
Course Prerequisites: RYA Stage 1
Duration: 2 days
Minimum Age: 7
Ability after course: Able to sail upwind, downwind, and tack confidently
Book NowUpwind and downwind skills are further developed, so sailors can sail in any direction they choose confidently. Simple maneuvers are introduced to refine boat control. More detailed sailing theory is also covered.
Course Prerequisites: RYA Stage 2
Duration: 3 days
Minimum Age: 8
Ability after the course: Confidently sail in all directions, perform speed control based maneuvers safely
Book NowThese after school sailing sessions are aimed at post RYA Stage 3 sailors, building specific skills and techniques both on and off the water whilst increasing experience and confidence. These sessions enable your young sailor to get afloat, make new friends and have fun whilst learning new skills. Sessions consist of briefings and debriefs, mini races and boat handling exercises as well as initiation into racing.
Timings: 3.30pm to 5.30pm once per week
Prerequisites: RYA Stage 3
Minimum Age: 8
Book NowOnce your young sailor has competently mastered the skills in the improver sessions, the next step would be the racer sessions. Here we will be focusing on developing basic racing skills and experience in preparation for joining our DOSC Race Squad.
The syllabus includes preparing for a race, boat setup, starting, tactics/strategy, boat handling around the race course, and rule awareness/compliance.
Pre-requisites: Please ensure your child is eligible to join these sessions by checking with the youth development coach: [email protected]
Book NowSAILING COURSES FOR ADULTS
Weekend Courses
WEEKDAY COURSES
RYA COURSES
This course provides a short introduction to sailing for novices. By the end of the course, you will have a basic understanding of dinghy handling techniques and background knowledge.
It is recommended that all participants consolidate this short introduction with the Basic Skills and Better Sailing courses.
Course Prerequisites: Water confident
Duration: 2 days
Minimum Age: 14
Ability after the course: Able to sail in light winds under supervision
Costs:
- Member: AED 1720
- Visitors: AED 2150
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On completion of this course, you will have a basic knowledge of sailing and sailing in light winds without an instructor on board.
It will be assumed that every student starting this course has already mastered the practical skills and absorbed the background knowledge required for Start Sailing.
Dinghies can be hired for free-sailing once you have achieved your Level 2 certificate.
Course Prerequisites: RYA Level 1
Duration: 2 days
Ability after the course: Confidently sail in moderate winds
Costs:
- Member: AED 1720
- Visitors: AED 2150
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This improver course seeks to bridge the gap between Start Sailing, Basic Skills, and the Advanced modules by offering an introduction to the different modules, allowing sailors to select more easily their preferred route within the sport.
Better Sailing allows for an opportunity to practice and consolidate sailing technique and independent sailing.
Course Prerequisites: RYA Level 2
Duration: 2 days
Ability after the course: Confident sailing a range of dinghies in various wind conditions
Costs:
- Member: AED 1720
- Visitors: AED 2150
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Expand your knowledge and boat handling skills with more advanced techniques and in depth theory sessions.
This course will teach you to become better at solving problems afloat such as sailing backwards, daggerboardless and rudderless sailing.
Course Prerequisites: RYA Dinghy Level 3 or Stage 4
Costs: Member: AED 1720
Visitors: AED 2150
Acquire the skills and understanding to flying spinnaker sails and discover a whole new dimension to sailing!
Course Prerequisites: RYA Dinghy Level 3 or Stage 4
Costs: Member: AED 1720
Visitors: AED 2150
This course is to improve your sailing and confidence on all points of sail, primarily in high performance two person boats. Learn how to hike effectively, trapeze and enhance spinnaker work.
Course Prerequisites: RYA Dinghy Level 3 or Stage 4
Minimum Duration: 2 days
Minimum Age: 16
Ability after the course: You will understand how to sail performance dinghies in all wind conditions that you can expect to encounter, sailing the boat best advantage at all times.
DEVELOPMENT COURSES
This is all about getting on the water and practicing your skills, in a supported, social environment. We shall help you every step of the way, with assistance rigging, launching, and coaching on the water.
Course Prerequisites: RYA Level 1
Duration: 10:00 – 13:00, or 14:00 – 17:00
We’re here to support you in your racing journey! One of our instructors with huge amounts of racing and coaching experience will be coaching the Sunday League.
This is designed to be run over several race days, with each day having a different focus. Enjoy half price rental when you participate in Get Racing Club!
Course Prerequisites: RYA Stage 3 or RYA Level 2
Duration: 1 day
Minimum Age: 13
Ability after the course: Comfortable joining club racing, understanding briefing, rules, and strategy
Please email us to register your interest.
The ideal course before First Flights, this training teaches how to sail the Waszp, which will maximize success on your first time aiming to get onto the foil!
The basics will be run through, with tips for making the dinghy sail, tack and gybe with the most comfort and consistency.
Course Prerequisites: RYA Stage 4 or RYA Level 3
Duration: 3 hours
Minimum Age: 13
Please email us to register your interest.
A taster of foiling dinghies to try the amazing world of foiling! The basics of safety and technique will be taught on land, before heading out to learn the skills of flying boats.
Course Prerequisites: Experience in more advanced boats e.g. Laser, RS Aero, Laser Vago
Duration: 3 hours
Minimum Age: 13
Please email [email protected] to register your interest.
WEEKDAY COURSES
Start your day right with breakfast and coffee (or tea!) at DOSC, followed by a supported sailing session. If the afternoon is your preference, then Après Club is there for you! Sailing, followed by a pre-booked social table with snacks provided.
This is all about getting on the water and practicing your skills, in a supported, social environment. We shall help you every step of the way, with assistance rigging, launching, and coaching on the water.
Course Prerequisites: RYA Level 1
Duration: 10:00 – 13:00 (breakfast club), 14:00 – 17:00 (Après Club). Food will be served before/after these times
Book NowIf you want to become a more confident yacht cruiser and prefer to learn in an all-female environment, this is a great option for you.
With an experienced, qualified female instructor, our Yacht Cruising class is suitable for beginners and more experienced sailors alike.
Our four-hour long class is a fun environment to learn and/or hone your skills. You will learn/practice taking the helm, hoisting the sails, planning a course, trimming the sails, tacking and gybing, berthing, anchoring, making knots, and setting up mooring lines.
Course Pre-requisites: Start Yachting
Course Duration: 10am to 2pm
Minimum Age: 16
Book NowOur team of fantastic instructors are available for private lessons, able to teach you anything from the basic controls to fully foiling tacks!
We have availability Monday – Friday, either 10:00 – 12:00, or 13:00 – 15:00. If these aren’t quite suitable, please let us know and we shall work to fit you in.
To book, or for more information, please email us.
