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Dinghy: Discover Sailing Experience
Recommended length
3 hours
Maximum age
85
Experience Overview
This course is for participants keen to experience what dinghy sailing is about.
Course Prerequisites
Water confident.
Who should do this course?
This is the perfect 'taster' for anyone who wants to discover sailing for the first time. This is the perfect introduction and can be the ideal way for you to begin your sailing journey, without having to commit to a full training course.
Course Outcome
Following the course, you will receive a completion certificate.
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