Training

We provide a range of training to RYA standards for the following dinghy and powerboat courses:

      • Youth Sailing Scheme – Stage 1
      • Youth Sailing Scheme – Stage 2
      • Youth Sailing Scheme – Stage 3
      • Youth Sailing Scheme – Stage 4
      • Dinghy Level 1 – Start Sailing
      • Dinghy Level 2 – Basic Skills
      • Dinghy Level 3 – Better Sailing
      • Dinghy  Seamanship Skills
      • Dinghy Sailing with Spinnakers
      • Powerboat Level 1 – Start Powerboating
      • Powerboat Level 2 – Powerboat Handling

https://www.rya.org.uk/training/small-boat-sailing-dinghy/

https://www.rya.org.uk/training/powerboat-courses/

Course dates 2025/26

Course Duration Cost

Powerboat – Level 1 (Youth)

(28th March, booking required.
Alt. dates as required.
Pricing calculated on a three‑way equal split)

 1 day £ P.O.R.

Powerboat – Level 2

(14-15 March, booking required)

 2 days

£200 pp
£250 pp†

Powerboat – Level 2

(21-22 March, fully booked.

 2 days

£200 pp
£250 pp†

Powerboat – Level 2

(Dates as required min 3 persons.
Pricing calculated on a three‑way equal split)

 2 days

£200 pp
£250 pp†

Dinghy Level 1 – Start Sailing

(Dates TBC)

 2 days £ P.O.R.

Dinghy Level 2 – Basic Skills

(Dates TBC)

 2 days £ P.O.R.
Youth Sailing Scheme – Stages 1 to 4 ~12 sessions per stage £45 pp / 6 sessions

† – cost for non club members

The courses are generally at the weekend and can be arranged in your own boat (if applicable)

Please email on training@strathclydelochsailing.com for current availability. All students taking sailing courses must be a member of the club (see membership section for prices )

Sailing tuition / improver lessons will be available for all levels on Saturday mornings (weather permitting) but must be prebooked please let me know if you are interested at training@strathclydelochsailing.com.

 

Boats, hire and costs

We have a range of boats for hire i.e. Picos, Topper, Lasers, Feva, Wayfarers and Bahia. These boats are for general use as well as training.

Once you have achieved a basic standard you can hire these boats for £6.00 per person for a two hour session.

 

Training Clothing

It is not necessary to purchase specialised clothing. To get started you can get by with:

      • Warm clothing (in light layers)
      • Fleece or sweatshirt
      • Shorts or lightweight trousers – NOT jeans
      • Windproof lightweight jacket
      • Warm hat and gloves particularly in cold weather
      • Lightweight nonslip footwear (e.g. Trainers )
      • Swim shorts, tee-shirt and sunblock if it is hot and sunny during the day
      • Wetsuit if you have one

Dress for the weather and remember the water is cold.

Other requirements:

      • Spare change of clothing (2 sets) and a towel as there is always the chance you may get wet
      • Buoyancy Aid.  Buoyancy aids are available from the club and from Strathclyde Park reception
      • Wetsuits may be hired from the park if required

For the future it may be worth investing in:

        • Buoyancy Aid
        • Wetsuit / drysuit
        • Dinghy boots
        • Sailing gloves

Please feel free to ask for our help if buying anything expensive as we often know about the quality and availability of products

For any other info on training please contact Wilson on training@strathclydelochsailing.com

You can view the latest edition of our Standard Operations Procedures by clicking the link below.
SLSC SOP 2025 3.5 .docx