We have a collection of Toppers available for members to use for dinghy sailing
Fun, friendly and competitive
The Topper Class is recognised for developing some of the best young sailors in the world. Describe by the RYA as “Lightweight and easy to rig and launch, dinghies are a great choice for beginners and more advanced sailors.”
There are regular dinghy sailing courses, for all ages, provided throughout the country by the RYA. You can browse a selection here.
Learning in a dinghy is a great way to start sailing. Single-handers (boats sailed by one person) are a popular choice and can be the quickest way to learn due to being lightweight and easy to rig and launch. If you don’t fancy being in a boat alone, double-handers are larger boats designed to be sailed by two people, making it an enjoyable way to learn with others aboard.
Once you’ve mastered the basics, there are plenty of opportunities to continue to develop your skills with our advanced, foiling and racing courses. Find out more about RYA dinghy sailing courses below.
Adult courses
The National Sailing Scheme is a series of short courses, each run over a number of sessions or two full days. Progress quickly from beginner to expert in a controlled, safe and enjoyable environment.
Youth courses
The Youth Sailing scheme is usually completed in small dinghies suitable for the size of the sailor, but courses can also be completed in keelboats and multihulls. RYA expert instructors offer a safe environment for children to have fun, learn and challenge themselves.
Advanced courses
Following on from the early courses in both the National and Youth Sailing schemes, you can choose one of the advanced modules below to suit your sailing interests. All courses are available to both adults and young people through the RYA.