Juniors Course
Learn to Sail
RYA YOUTH STAGES
1, 2 and 3
Next course dates:
Saturdays, September 19th and 26th, October 3rd and 10th 2026
For queries please contact learntosail@suttonsc.org.uk
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Introduction to the sport of sailing for Juniors aged 9 to 16 years.
This course usually runs alongside the Adult Level 1 and 2 Dinghy Sailing course over four consecutive Saturdays.
Juniors cover sailing basics along with water competency and safety, and usually train in our Club Topper boats which are slightly lighter to handle than the adult boats, but are still just as fun!
By the end of the course Juniors will be able to handle a Topper Dinghy on their own in fair conditions.
Adults Dinghy Sailing
Levels 1 and 2
RYA LEVELS 1 AND 2
Next course dates:
Saturdays, September 19th and 26th, October 3rd and 10th 2026
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This course is usually run over four consecutive Saturdays and sets out the foundations of sailing for you. By the end of it you'll be a competent light wind sailor.
Sutton Sailing Club is an RYA (Royal Yachting Association) recognised training centre. This means that when we offer training every aspect of the provision has been recently checked to ensure it reaches RYA standards. This will include the facilities, sailing boats, safety boats, course organisation and teaching, which must be delivered by registered RYA certified instructors.
Members Only
Powerboat and Safety
Boat Courses
Next Course : Ongoing throughout the year
These courses are for members only and are run throughout the year. They cover extensive training on operating the powerboat in preparation for safety duty and rescue and recovery during racing and social sailing days, as well as training for safety boat cover.
Paddleboarding Courses
Beginners and Intermediate Paddleboarding Courses
For queries please email
The club is an RYA Recognised Training Centre where we introduce and train those new to the sport, and encourage those beyond the first steps to improve and gain higher skills in the very broad activity that is sailing. To support our training programme there are a good number of club boats, which are also available for hire by members, avoiding the need to buy a boat when first starting out.
Every aspect of the provision has been recently checked to ensure it reaches RYA standards. This includes the facilities, sailing boats, safety boats, course organisation and teaching, which must be delivered by registered RYA certified instructors.
Key Course Details
RTC name: Sutton Sailing Club
Operating base: Sutton Sailing Club, Powells Pool, Monmouth Drive, Sutton Coldfield, B73 6JL
Minimum duration of the course: Four Saturdays for Adult level 1 (Start sailing) & 2 (Better Sailing) or Junior Youth stages 1 & 2.
Maximum student to instructor ratio: nine to one
Course material included in the course: RYA Start Sailing book G3 & Log book G11 (Junior) G4 (Adult)
There are no hidden costs for the course books course, certificates, or exam fees - these are included in the cost of the course (£180)