BOUGH BEECH SAILING CLUB IS AN RYA RECOGNISED TRAINING CENTRE.
The courses listed on this page are for members of Bough Beech Sailing Club
Learning to Sail
RYA Level 1 & 2 Dinghy Sailing Course
Suitable for beginners, this course covers the basics of sailing including rigging and launching the boat, sailing in all directions, capsize recovery and essential safety knowledge. You will need to attend all of the sessions of a course to be eligible to gain the RYA qualification.
RYA level 1&2 courses are run for members from time to time at Bough Beech Sailing Club (a course fee normally applies). 2025 course are being planned.
Improving Your Sailing
Adult Improvers Sessions
Confidence Building sessions for adult members wishing to improve their sailing. Before booking onto the sessions a pre-assessment must be arranged with one of our instructors. Please email improvers@boughbeechsc.org.uk.
Our Improvers sessions provide members with informal practice with the help and advice of our volunteers and volunteer RYA qualified instructors. Suitable for those who have completed RYA level 1&2 or equivalent experience. Sailing is usually in the club’s RS Qubas, Laser Picos or Wayfarers but you are also welcome to use your own boat.
The Improvers Sessions take place on selected Sunday afternoons and start at 2pm on the dates listed below. You will need to allow time to change and rig your boat before this.
2025 dates
11th May, 8th June, 13th July
10th August, 14th September, 19th October
Start Racing
Sunday afternoon club races are generally quieter than the morning races and are a good place to start racing. Crewing with a more experienced helm in a double handed boat is also a useful way to pick up on tactics. Club Boats may be hired by members to compete in racing events at the club.
Once you’re reasonably proficient in your boat, the next step may be our 3 day start racing course with a 4th day to put all your skills into practice at our start racing regatta.
2025 dates
10am-4pm
6th, 13th, 20th September
Regatta 27th September
Power Boat Courses
RYA Level 2 powerboat courses are run at Bough Beech Sailing Club. A course fee normally applies.
The club also runs its own training course for safety boat skippers.
First Aid Courses
A one day RYA first aid course is run from time to time. A course fee normally applies.
