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RYA Courses

RYA Level 1 – Start Sailing

Run over 2 consecutive Saturdays;

11th & 18th May | 15th & 22nd June |  6th & 13th July | 10th & 17th August | 14th & 21st September

Designed for anyone wishing to learn the basic skills of sailing. You will learn how to sail in all directions, including an awareness of launching and recovering the boat. You will be able to sail in light winds under supervision and have gained some basic background knowledge.

  • Clothing & equipment
  • Rigging and de-rigging / ropework
  • Wind awareness
  • Crewing and helming
  • Tacking
  • Gybing
  • Points of sailing
  • Launching, recovering and stopping
  • Basic Knowledge of rules of the road
  • Capsize recovery (understanding of basic theory)

RYA Level 2 – Basic Skills

Can be covered during Monday Sailnights, over 4 sessions.

This course sets out the foundations of sailing for you. By the end of it you'll be a competent light wind sailor and able to make sailing decisions in good conditions.

  • Rigging and de-rigging / ropework
  • Wind awareness
  • Crewing and helming
  • Tacking & Gybing
  • Pick up mooring, coming alongside, MOB
  • Points of sailing – Triangle Course
  • Launching, recovering and stopping
  • Basic Knowledge of rules of the road
  • Capsize recovery

Private Sailing

A private lesson will suit those who prefer the individual attention of a qualified instructor at a time that suits you.

You can speak to staff and choose the content of your lesson but we can recommend the following:

  • Sailing Refresher – if you haven’t sailed for a while and you would just like to brush up with some top tips in the new RS Quest dinghy.
  • Sailing with Spinnakers – as it says in the title using RS Fevas
  • Sailing Singlehanders – using RS Qubas boats experience the excitement of sailing on your own.
  • Seamanship Skills – learn some skills beyond basic boat handling in preparation for new sailing adventures.

Adaptive Sailing

A sailing opportunity for people with a disability or who require additional support. Lochore Meadows is an RYA Centre of Excellence for Sailability Sailing. It is usually useful to arrange a site visit before the sailing session to check the facilities and decide which one of the boats is best suited to the sailor. At this stage we can also check any hoisting or transfer requirements.

On the sailing day we will have the right boat and equipment ready for you and the session usually last for about 1 hour on the water or whatever is appropriate.

Please contact the centre to discuss your requirements and check availability.

  • Introduction to equipment
  • Basic sailing controls
  • Explanation of capsize drill
  • Sailing with qualified staff

Every 2 weeks from 10am (Book through OE Centre)

Check out Fife Sailability for more information.

SAILING 2025


ADULT SAILING

Start Sailing | 16+ | £200

17th and 24th May 9.00am - 3.30am

14th and 21st June 9.00am - 3.30am

16th and 23rd August 9.00am - 3.30am

Better Sailing | 16+ | £200

12th and 19th July 9.00am - 3.30am

13th and 20th September 9.00am - 3.30am

KIDSSAILING

Please click below for more info on the kids sailing courses

KIDS SAILING

ONBOARD CLUB

The OnBoard Club exists to provide regular, quality sailing opportunities for young people.

Sundays April - Oct | 8 - 16yrs | 9.30am - 12pm (Novice/Stage 1/2) & 1pm - 3.30pm (Stage 3/4) | £13 | All Equipment Provided

Each month sessions will have several targets with the aim of encouraging progress and developing new skills. During these sessions there will be the chance to work through the RYA Levels to become a more independent sailor.

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Public hire and launching

Come along to Lochore Meadows Country Park and enjoy the fun