DINGHY & POWERBOAT TRAINING
Training Centre
The Lymington Town Sailing Club is a Training Centre offering dinghy sailing and powerboat instruction.
Our instruction follow the RYA schemes. Coaching is provided by our experienced RYA qualified instructors who are familiar with the local sailing area. They have an enthusiastic, but relaxed approach to their sport and a wealth of knowledge to impart.
We offer a wide range of practical courses and tuition in dinghy sailing for all ages from 8 years upwards. Our power boat instruction starts from the age of 12yrs.
Training takes place in the sheltered waters of Lymington River and creeks protected by the Lymington Marshes.
Adult Dinghy Courses
The LTSC Dinghy Sailing courses take place in the club’s RS Quest & RS Zest sailing dinghies.
Both boats allow the instructor to sail with the students, to provide close quarters help and support.
Start Sailing (Level 1)
The Start Sailing course is designed for those with little or no sailing experience. Learning to sail is through practical demonstrations and individual coaching. Our aim is to develop, skills enabling trainees to sail under supervision, around a triangular course in light winds.
Better Sailing (Level 2)
Moving up to Level 2 is where you really start to be confident in your dinghy. Manoeuvres will be perfected and you will develop your skills on all points of sailing. Extra skills are completed enabling you to be totally in control.
We also offer the more advanced courses Please enquire here
Powerboat Courses
Lymington Town Sailing Club offer Powerboat courses.
All courses follow the RYA syllabus and all coaching will be provided by our experienced RYA qualified instructors who are familiar with the local area and conditions. They have an enthusiastic relaxed approach to their sport and a wealth of knowledge to pass onto their students.
Please email training@ltsc.co.uk to enquire about course dates and more information.
RIB Clinics will be available for Members only starting in Winter 2024.
Youth Sailing Courses
During the Winter, we run a set of courses under the RYA On Board programme. Please contact training@ltsc.co.uk for more information.