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Courses for Adults (16+)

Learn to Sail Seastars

RYA Level 1 and 2
A safe and fun introduction to dinghy sailing in the Seastar for young people and adults. This course will teach you to become a competent sailor in light winds.

Level: Beginner
Boat: Seastar
Dates and fees:  To see dates and fees for all courses click here

We also run evening and weekend courses in the spring and autumn subject to demand.

It is also possible to run additional courses to what is advertised. Please contact us to make an enquiry.

Medina Valley Centre reserves the right to alter its advertised programme should this prove necessary due to weather or other factors beyond our control.

Brush-up your skills

An opportunity to have some fun and improve your sailing. Come either for half a day, one day, two days or the whole week. Course content will be varied according to the level of skill of the participants. It is possible to organise single of half day sessions. Please telephone.

Level: Intermediate
Boat: Seastar
Dates and fees:  To see dates and fees for all courses click here

It is also possible to run additional courses to those advertised. Please contact us to make an enquiry and to discuss your requirements.

Medina Valley Centre reserves the right to alter its advertised programme should this prove necessary due to weather or other factors beyond our control.


Performance and Spinnaker Sailing

RYA Performance and Spinnaker Modules
Improve your skill and enjoy the thrill of performance dinghies and learn how to use spinnakers to go that extra bit faster...!

Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Boats: Topaz Omega, Laser II Regatta and Laser 3000 
Dates and fees:  To see dates and fees for all courses click here

It is also possible to run additional courses to what is advertised. Please contact us to make an enquiry.

Medina Valley Centre reserves the right to alter its advertised programme should this prove necessary due to weather or other factors beyond our control.


Day Sailing

RYA Day Sailing Module
This 3 day module teaches some of the more advanced aspects of navigation and meteorology to enable you to plan a day out on the water. Takes place Wednesday to Friday after the Seamanship module.

Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Boat: Seastar and Drascombe Longboat
Dates and fees:  To see dates and fees for all courses click here

It is also possible to run additional courses to what is advertised. Please contact us to make an enquiry.

Medina Valley Centre reserves the right to alter its advertised programme should this prove necessary due to weather or other factors beyond our control.


Seamanship

RYA Seamanship Module
This 2 day course is a must for all sailors! This course aims to teach you how to handle the boat in all circumstances and solve problems going afloat. Takes place Monday and Tuesday before the Day Sailing course.

Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Boat: Seastar
Dates and fees:  To see dates and fees for all courses click here

It is also possible to run additional courses to what is advertised. Please contact us to make an enquiry.

Medina Valley Centre reserves the right to alter its advertised programme should this prove necessary due to weather or other factors beyond our control.


Instructor Training Course

RYA Dinghy Instructor
Do you enjoy sailing and want to pass your skills onto others? All candidates for this course must have passed a RYA Pre-entry Assessment, RYA Powerboat Level 2 and must hold a valid First Aid certificate.

Level: Advanced
Boats: All!
Dates and fees:  To see dates and fees for all courses click here

Click here for more information about our Instructor Training Scheme.

Medina Valley Centre reserves the right to alter its advertised programme should this prove necessary due to weather or other factors beyond our control.