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North London Collegiate School » Beginner - Funsailing Term 1

2nd September - 25 November, 5:00pm - 6:15pm
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Discover the joy of sailing with our exciting Beginner Sailing Course

Whether you're completely new to sailing or looking to build confidence on the water, this course provides the perfect introduction to the fundamentals of the sport. Held weekly, the sessions are structured to be fun, engaging, and educational, making it easy for students to progress at a comfortable pace.

Course Overview:

  • How a sailboat works and how it sails
  • Launching and recovery techniques
  • Steering and basic boat handling
  • Parts of the boat and sail terminology
  • Sailing upwind and controlling boat speed
  • Rope work and basic knots
  • Essential safety and basic "rules of the road" on water

Outcome after term: RYA Stage 1 or 2 certification.

Term Details

Duration: 12 weekly sessions

Term Dates: 2nd Sep, 9th Sep, 16th Sep, 23rd Sep, 30th Sep, 7th Oct, 21st Oct, 28th Oct, 4th Nov, 11th Nov, 18th Nov, 25th Nov -  No Session on 14th October

Session Length: 1.15 hours each

Day: Every Tuesday

Time: 5:00 PM - 6:15 PM

Important Notes:

  • This is a fixed weekly term; 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.
  • 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.

Tickets

Term Fee
2616.00 AED
0

*TERMS & CONDITIONS

  • Parking for students and non-members is available near DOSC. Please note that the DOSC car park is reserved for full members only
  • Cancellation/Postponement/Rescheduling
    o Notification of Cancellation/Postponement/Rescheduling must be made in writing to DOSC Sailing Admin at sailingadmin@doscuae.com, strictly a minimum of 60 hours before the start of the course.
    o Cancellation/Postponement/Rescheduling less than 60 hours due to any medical reasons of the students enrolled must provide a sick note/certificate from the Doctor. Failure to provide one will automatically result in loss of the session/s.
    • The above statement does not include the student’s family members.
    o Students enrolled in a fixed Weekly Learn to Sail Term, After-School Sailing Program / ECA, or any Youth Camps are not permitted to cancel, postpone, or reschedule their course once it has begun.
    • Students enrolled in any of the above sailing programs will not be eligible for make-up sessions or refunds for any missed classes, regardless of the reason, including emergencies, medical issues, or any other circumstances.
    • Students who choose to withdraw from any of the above sailing programs for any reason will not be eligible for a credit or refund.
    • Students enrolled in any of the above sailing programs who sustain injuries outside of the sailing sessions will not be eligible for a refund or credit.
    o Students enrolled in multi-day or split-week courses are not permitted to cancel or postpone their course once it has commenced.
    • Students enrolled in any of the above sailing courses will not be provided with make-up sessions for any missed days, regardless of the reason, including emergencies or medical issues
    o Bookings may be transferred to a later scheduled course, provided that the required Cancellation/Postponement/Rescheduling notice was given in advance
  • Refund
    o Refund of the course fees will be processed within 10-15 working days from the submission of complete and correct bank details. An administrative cost of 10% will be deducted from the refund amount.
    o Course fees are non-refundable if the cancellation criteria outlined above are not met
    o Course fees are non-refundable for any remaining sessions once the course has commenced, for students enrolled in fixed weekly Learn to Sail programs, after-school sailing, or any youth camps.
  • If the course does not meet the required minimum number of students, DOSC reserves the right to cancel it and offer alternative dates. If no suitable alternative is available, a full refund will be provided.
  • Students are required to sign the student records form upon enrolling in the course. If a student does not complete the form, it will be considered that they have given their consent to the information included within it
  • In the event of adverse weather conditions, an outbreak of serious disease or pandemic, government action, fire, or all similar event outside of our control.
    o In such cases, DOSC reserves the right to cancel the course without offering make-up sessions if rescheduling cannot be accommodated within the sailing year.
    o If DOSC arranges rescheduled dates for postponed sessions, students must attend on the provided dates; otherwise, the sessions will be forfeited.
  • In the event of instructor unavailability or if the boat is out of service, your booked session may need to be postponed. The lesson will be rescheduled based on availability. In the case of a refund, our liability will be limited to the return of the course fees.
  • If a course is cancelled for reasons other than those outlined above, your booked session may need to be postponed. The lesson will be rescheduled based on availability.
  • The course will be taught in the English language only.
  • Students must meet the necessary prerequisites to enrol in the course. Failure to provide the required certification and/or documentation may result in removal from the course without reimbursement.
  • The person engaging in the course must be confident in the water and of adequate fitness to engage in sailing lessons.
  • Clients will abide by DOSC’s Code of Practice throughout their stay. DOSC reserves the right to ask any individual who is not conforming to the Code of Practice to leave the premises. There will be no refund in these cases. (A code of Conduct is available on request.)
  • Although all possible measures are taken to ensure security, DOSC, its employees or agents are not under any liability whatsoever in respect of loss or damage to clients’ property or belongings while attending a course.

Last updated 7:35pm on 7 July 2025

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