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Dinghy: Start Sailing 1 and Start Sailing 2
Recommended length
20 hours
Minimum age
0
Maximum age
85
Course Overview
This course combines Start Sailing 1 and 2 together.
Course Prerequisites
Water confident.
Who should do this course?
This course is designed for participants who wish to begin sailing in a dinghy. All the equipment and gear will be provided by your accredited Discover Sailing Centre.
Course Outcome
You will gain your Start Sailing 1 And Start Sailing 2 completion certificate.
We recognise that some of our course participants are completing the Duke of Edinburgh's International Award and may be using sailing and/or club membership to complete one or more sections of The Award. To learn more, click here.
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