Adult Courses
At Datchet Water Sailing Club we offer adult dinghy tuition for ages 16 and above, for all abilities. Whether you have never stepped into a boat before or have years of sailing behind you, there is something available for you. Our professional team of Instructors are all RYA qualified and we have a great selection of boats available including Wayfarers, Toppers, Lasers and z420s.
If you any questions please don't hesitate to contact us on 01753 683872 or email us sailing@dwsc.co.uk . We can accommodate additional dates, please contact us to arrange.
The learn to sail package.
Our learn to sail package is a great way to get into the wonderful world of sail, its fantastic value too. It includes the RYA Level 1 & 2 courses, which can be taken as 2-day weekend courses or as the 6-week program, as well as 4 club boat hire sessions to practice your new skills on successful completeion of your Level 1 and membership at Datchet Water Sailing Club. Full price for this is normally £880 or £1630 for two adults, the package price is £523 One Adult, £963 Two Adults
The National Sailing Scheme logbook is included in the course price as are the certificates however this is not guaranteed unless the course is successfully completed. Boat hire, wetsuits, spray tops & buoyancy aid hire is also included.
Pre-course requirements: No prior experience or knowledge is required, minimum age of 16.
Price: £523 One Adult, £963 Two Adults
Our membership year is from April to March, the package must be used within this time. Membership at DWSC will be valid until the end of the March following the first course.
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*Booking note* Please choose a Level 1 date at the learn to sail package price. You will then be contacted by the team to arrange a date for Level 2.
RYA Level 1 Start Sailing
Learn to sail. The RYA level 1 course is the perfect introduction to the sport of dinghy sailing. You will learn everything you need to know to go for a sail light winds, how to get the boat ready, how to get on the water and sailing around and how to keep you and your crew safe. Teaching takes place on the water, on land and in the classroom depending on the group and weather conditions.
We offer this course in 2 formats, either a 2-day weekend course or a 6-week half-day program.
The National Sailing Scheme logbook is included in the course price as is the certificate however this is not guaranteed unless the course is successfully completed. Boat hire, wetsuits, spray tops & buoyancy aid hire is also included.
Duration: two-day weekend course or 6 half-days
Time: 09:30 to 16:30 with a break for lunch, or Saturdays 10:00 to 13:00
Pre-course requirements: No prior experience or knowledge is required for level 1, minimum age of 16.
Price: £264 Weekend course, £286 6-week program
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Adult Improvers Group - Superb chance to use the Learn to Sail 4 Boat hire vouchers in a safe, fun and supervised environment
Saturdays (22nd April 7th October)
Adult improvers training group are welcome Saturday mornings from 10:00-12:00. An instructor will be provided for any questions and can provide coaching on specific points that they notice. A course will be set with a sailing area surrounding it. You're free to bring your own boat or hire a club boat. There will be 6 single-handers available and at least 6 double-handers. We hope to see you out there!
Cost : Free to club members with own boat or boat hire vouchers, or boat hire available £15 for Single Hander, £30 for a double hander.
Book 4 sessions or more and boat hire is reduced to £10 per session single hander or £20 for double hander.
Sessions must be pre-booked.
Wednesdays (3rd May 30th August)
Adult improvers training group are welcome Wednesday evenings from 18:30- 20:30. An instructor will be provided for any questions and can provide coaching on specific points that they notice. A course will be set with a sailing area surrounding it. You're free to bring your own boat or hire a club boat. There will be 6 single-handers available and at least 6 double-handers. We hope to see you out there! After training the club catering and bar will be open, so feel free to pull up a chair and mingle.
Duration: 18 weeks, 2-hours each.
Time: Wednesday evenings from 18:30 to 20:30.
Pre-course requirements: Minimum age 16. RYA Level 1 or equivalent
Cost : Free to club members with own boat or boat hire vouchers, or boat hire available £15 for Single Hander, £30 for a double hander.
Book 4 sessions or more and boat hire is reduced to £10 per session single hander or £20 for double hander.
Sessions must be pre-booked.
RYA Level 2 - Basic Skills
Improve your sailing skills. The RYA level 2 course provides the skills and knowledge to become an independent sailor. The certificate allows members to hire dinghies at Datchet Water Sailing Club. You will learn how to launch & land, improve tacks & gybes, apply the 5 essentials, capsize recovery, develop wind awareness and essential safety knowledge.
We offer this course in 2 formats, either a 2-day weekend course or a 6-week half-day program.
A certificate is included in the course price however this is not guaranteed unless the course is successfully completed. Boat hire, wetsuits, spray tops & buoyancy aid hire is also included.
Duration: two-day weekend course or 6 half-days
Time: 09:30 to 16:30 with a break for lunch, or Saturdays 10:00 to 13:00
Pre-course requirements: Either a Level 1 certificate or equivalent experience is required, minimum age of 16.
Price: £264 Weekend course, £286 6-week program
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RYA Level 3 - Better Sailing
Perfect for those who have completed their RYA Level 2, this course looks to develop the skills you have already learned further to make you more competent, independent sailors in a larger range of weather conditions and types of boat. The course gives a taster of all the advanced modules including seamanship, racing and spinnaker skills to allow you to decide where you want to take your sailing in the future.
This course is great for those who would like to get into racing as well as those who would just like to be more confident cruising around the reservoir.
A certificate is included in the course price however this is not guaranteed unless the course is successfully completed. Boat hire, wetsuits, spray tops & buoyancy aid hire is also included.
Duration: two-days over a weekend
Pre-course requirements: Either a Level 2 certificate or equivalent experience is required, minimum age of 16.
Private tuition
From beginner to expert, personal tuition is one of the most effective ways to develop your skills and get results. Available in 2-hour sessions our instructors will help you work on the things you want to improve at your pace.
Duration: 2-hours
Time: Please complete the enquiry form to arrange a suitable time.
Price: £99 non-member 1:2:1 tuition, £88 member, additional students are charged at £33 per person.
Private tuition is available in club boats for members however boat hire is not included in the cost.
To book please fill out an enquiry form. Let us know what you'd like to achieve and we will contact you with availability.
Last updated 16:52 on 18 April 2023