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.
Learn to Sail Package.
This is a great way to get into the wonderful world of sailing.
It includes...
- Membership
- RYA Level 1 & 2 courses (These are taken as a 2-day weekend course)
- Weekly Adult Improver Sessions including Free Boat Hire within these sessions (May - Sept)
- Use of Buoyancy Aids, Spray Tops and Wetsuits
- Access to all social events
- Exempt from duties but opportunities to get involved should you wish
- Members price on selected courses and 1:1 tuition
- Support and advice from our expert team
Pre-course requirements: No prior experience or knowledge is required, minimum age of 16.
Single Persons Price: £790 or upfront payment of £295 followed by 11 monthly instalments of £50
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*Booking note* Please choose a Level 1 date at the learn to sail package price.
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.
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
Time: 09:30 to 17:30 with a break for lunch
Pre-course requirements: No prior experience or knowledge is required for level 1, minimum age of 16.
Price: £295 Weekend course, Included in the L2S Members Package
Adult Improvers Group - Superb chance to develop your skills between Level 1, 2 and 3 and is included in the Learn to Sail Membership Package, takes place in a safe, fun and supervised environment
Wednesdays (23 April - 27th Aug)
Adult improvers training group are welcome Wednesday evenings18:30 - 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: 2-hours each.
Time: Wednesday evenings from 18:30 - 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 £20 for Single Hander, £30 for a double hander.
Book 4 sessions upfront and get 5th boat hire free.
Sessions must be pre-booked by Wednesday 13:00.
Saturdays (19th May - 24th May), (14th June - 19th July), (6th Sept - 11th Oct)
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Adult improvers training group are welcome Saturday afternoons 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!
Duration: 2-hours each.
Cost : Free to club members with own boat or boat hire vouchers, or boat hire available £20 for Single Hander, £30 for a double hander.
Book 4 sessions upfront and get 5th boat hire free.
Sessions must be pre-booked by Friday 16:00.
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.
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
Time: 09:30 to 17:30 with a break for lunch
Pre-course requirements: Either a Level 1 certificate or equivalent experience is required, minimum age of 16.
Price: £295 Weekend course, Included in the L2S Members Package
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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.
Price: £295 weekend course, Included in the L2S Members Package
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: £100 non-member 1:2:1 tuition, £80 member, additional students are charged at £30 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 13:00 on 14 March 2025