RYA Level 2 Basic Skills
This course is the next step for those who have done a little bit of sailing but who want to gain more confidence and experience in what they have already learnt and is aimed at gaining the RYA Basic Skills certificate.
Pre-course experience and assumed knowledge
Able to sail to the standard of the RYA Level 1: Start Sailing
Ability after course
Able to sail safely in light winds without an instructor on board.
Awards
Upon successful completion of all requirements of the syllabus you will be awarded the RYA Level 2: Basic Skills certificate.
Outline syllabus
- Can rig according to the weather
- Able to reef ashore
- Knots and ropework
- Sailing in all directions
- The Five Essentials
- Leaving and returning to a jetty, beach or mooring
- Man overboard
- Rules of the road
- Launching and recovery
- Clothing and equipment
- Weather
- Basics of racing
- Capsize recovery
The course will be taught in a highly practical manner using both single-handed and crewed dinghies and supported by shore-based sessions providing essential background knowledge.
What’s included
- Instruction by Royal Yachting Association qualified instructor
- Maximum group size of six people
- Protective clothing and safety equipment
What’s not included
- Personal insurance
- Towels
- RYA logbook and certificate
Arrival
The course dates show your actual activity days and the course will run from 10:00 to around 16:30 each day. There will be a break for lunch at a convenient time. Please arrive at 9.30 on your first day to book into the centre .
What to bring
We recommend that you bring plenty of warm clothing; quick drying fleece and thermals are ideal. You will also need to bring a swimming costume, towel, trainers or wetsuit boots, hat and gloves, sunglasses and sun cream, and a flask or water bottle.
Lunch is not supplied however those attending courses at The Watersports Centre are eligible for a discount of 10% off food at the Langdale Bar at Low Wood Bay. Alternatively candidates can bring their own lunch.
Age Limits
This course is aimed at those aged 14 years or over.
How to find us
We are situated at the northern end of Windermere, on the A591 between the towns of Windermere and Ambleside. We have ample car parking on site. The nearest railway station is at Windermere (4 miles) and the centre is served by a number of bus routes.
Opening Times
1st April – 31st October open seven days a week.
(Outside these dates please contact us to check availability)
All sessions are subject to availability & weather conditions.
Parking & Facilities
Our facilities include parking, changing rooms and showers, equipment hire and a shop selling refreshments and watersports equipment.
Webcam & Weather Station
Visit our weather station page to find out the current weather conditions in and around the lake. The webcam page provides users with a selection of pre-selected views from which to choose from, allowing users limited control over the camera.
Accreditation
Adventure Activities Licensing Authority
Low Wood Bay Watersports Centre is registered with The Adventure Activities Licensing Service (AALS) as licensed to provide specified activities under the following headings: watersports. Licence details can be confirmed by calling The Licensing Service on Tel: 029 2075 5715. Registration number: L9072/R0178.
South Lakeland District Council
Our boats and operators are licensed and inspected by SLDC (South Lakeland District Council) as required under the Public Health Act 1907, Section 94.