Sail Training 2026 - RYA Level 1&2 » Sail Training - RYA Level 1&2 - Shore Based at TSC
This event is part of the Sail Training 2026 - RYA Level 1&2 group.
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Our RYA Level 1 & 2 course will run, as usual, in Bristol Harbour in Spring 2026 (dates below). The course is run by our committed team of instructors and gives new sailors the core skills they need to get on the water:
Level 1 - able to sail in light winds under supervision: how to sail in all directions, including an awareness of launching and recovering.
Level 2 - able to sail and make decisions in good conditions: rigging, launching, sailing in all directions. Capsize recovery and essential safety knowledge.
The course runs over 6 sessions (5 required + 1 optional but strongly recommended):
Shore-based Session at Thornbury Sailing Club (TSC): Shore-based activities to prepare the students for the practical sessions.
Practical Sessions Days 1 & 2: Full day at All Aboard Watersports (AAW) in Bristol Docks to cover the RYA Level 1 Syllabus.
Practical Sessions Days 3 & 4: Full Day at All Aboard Watersports (AAW) in Bristol Docks to cover the RYA Level 2 Syllabus.
Familiarisation Session at TSC: all students are strongly encouraged to attend an optional familiarisation session at TSC. Your certificates will be given out at the end of this session.
All courses follow the relevant RYA syllabus and are led by volunteer club members who are all qualified RYA Instructors. Students must attend all sessions and must be members of TSC; temporary membership is available through our Get into Sailing initiative, or you can find out more about joining the club here.
2026 Dates
The following form part of this event:
RYA Level 1 & 2 - TSC Shore based : 29 Mar 26 13:00 to 16:00
RYA Level 1 & 2 - AAW Day 1 : 4 Apr 26 09:00 to 17:00
RYA Level 1 & 2 - AAW Day 2 : 5 Apr 26 09:00 to 17:00
RYA Level 1 & 2 - AAW Day 3 : 18 Apr 26 09:00 to 17:00
RYA Level 1 & 2 - AAW Day 4 : 19 Apr 26 09:00 to 17:00
TSC Familiarisation & Better Sailing 1 : Date TBC
If you have any question, please use our contact page to get in touch. Or book now below!
Payments and Refunds
You must pay for the course when you book. If you wish to cancel your booking after 1st March TSC will only refund your payment if we have met our minimum number of 6 required attendees.
Please ensure that you can make ALL of the dates for the course before booking.
Waiting List
If you sign up on the waiting list, we will contact you if a space comes available. So if you're thinking about it, but not ready to commit, please put yourself on the waiting list.
Non-members Welcome
The course is open to non-members through our Get into Sailing initiative.
Minimum Participants
We need a minimum of 6 people to take part in order to cover the costs. In the unlikely event that we don't have enough people by the end of March we will cancel the course and refund the fees.
Minimum Age
The RYA Level 1 & 2 course is for adults and children aged 12 plus. For under 14s, please contact us to discuss your needs before signing up.
Questions
If you have any questions, please use the contact form.
Last updated 10:46am on 2 December 2025