Weekly Weekend Learn to Sail » Intermediate Group - Term 1 - Saturday Group
Our Weekend Intermediate Sailing Courses are designed for students who have completed RYA Stage 2 and are ready to take their skills to the next level. Held during the afternoon sea breeze on Saturdays or Sundays, this term-based course provides the perfect environment for developing control, technique, and independence on the water.
Students will work toward RYA Stage 3 or 4 certification, learning more advanced topics such as:
- The 5 Essentials of Sailing
- Coming alongside
- Man Overboard recovery
This course builds both confidence and competence in more dynamic conditions, preparing young sailors for club-level sailing and beyond.
Course Details:
- Prerequisite: RYA Stage 2
- Duration: 3 hours per session
- Time: 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
- Term Dates: 6th Sep, 13th Sep, 20th Sep, 27th Sep, 4th Oct, 11th Oct (6 weeks)
- Minimum Age: 8 years
- Outcome: RYA Stage 3 or 4 (based on progression)
Enrolment Guidelines (Age & Weight): To ensure safety and an optimal learning experience, students are grouped based on age and weight:
- Ages 6-8 or under 40kg will sail in Optimist dinghies, taking part in our Sailors of tomorrow programme, designed specifically for younger, lighter sailors. This is up to and including Stage 3. Stage 4 will be taught in double handed dinghies as per the RYA syllabus.
- Sailors over 40kg will sail in RS Zests, Teras or similar double-handed dinghies, suited for more technical skills and teamwork.
Sailors are assessed on the first day and grouped accordingly to ensure the best fit for their development stage and boat handling needs.
Important Notes:
- This is a fixed weekly course; all sessions must be attended. Make-up sessions are not available, regardless of the reason for absence. Please refer to our T&Cs for details.
- Students are only allowed to attend on the specific date they are booked for. For example, if booked for Saturday, attendance on Sunday is not permitted, and vice versa.
- Cancellations or postponements of the entire course must be submitted in writing to DOSC at least 60 hours before the course start date.
- If you are experiencing payment issues or would like to be added to the waiting list, please email: sailingadmin@doscuae.com
- By proceeding with your booking, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to DOSCs terms and conditions. We kindly request that you review these terms carefully prior to confirming your registration.
Last updated 7:00pm on 1 July 2025
