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RYA sail training holidays in Dubai

Ideal for Winter and Spring sailing, Dubai offers exciting opportunities to learn how to sail in one of the most enchanting and captivating cosmopolitan cities the world has to offer. Sailing in Dubai affords you the unique experience of learning in the shadow of one of the worlds spectacular skyline including the iconic and magnificent Burj Khalifa.

RYA courses are offered through RYA Recognised Training centre Dubai Offshore Sailing Club, which offers a full range of RYA practical, live aboard courses from close to the popular Jumeirah Beach and opposite The World Islands archipelago.

The sailing in Dubai and around the Arabian coast offers constant, moderate winds and safe training conditions on flat water with temperatures of 25-30 degrees with time factored in for swim stops in the warm Persian Gulf. During the course you will be sailing one of their teaching yachts from 36' to 40'. Students are limited to 2-3 per yacht to allow optimal teaching conditions.

All courses follow the RYA syllabus but are not suitable for children under 12 (dinghy courses available for children under 12). Certificates are awarded at the end of the week to those pupils who meet all the requirements of the courses.

 
 
 

Learn to sail in Dubai

Overview

RYA Competent Crew Course

A 5-day course for the complete beginner. This is where you will find out what sailing and life aboard a sailing yacht is all about. No prior knowledge is required and the aim of the course is to turn you into a valuable and useful crew member.

Suggested pre-course experience:  RYA Start Yachting Certificate
Assumed knowledge: None
Minimum duration:  5 days
Course content: Basic seamanship and helmsmanship
Ability after course: By the end of the course you should be able to steer, handle sails, keep a lookout, row a dinghy and assist in all the day to day routines on board.

5 Days Liveaboard Practical Tuition

5 day course Monday to Friday (1 October - 31 May) £1150/person 

Includes basic breakfast & light lunch.
Flights and airport transfer not included.

Course runs: 10:00 Day 1 - 18.00 Day 5 with 4 nights onboard

Flights to Dubai: Flights & airport transfers are not included. Scheduled flights to Dubai daily from London Heathrow, Gatwick, Manchester, Birmingham, Newcastle & Glasgow. Airport transfers in Dubai are 20 minutes, £15 each way. 

RYA courses are offered through RYA Recognised Training centre Dubai Offshore Sailing Club.


RYA Day Skipper Course

This 5-day course is suitable for most people, the next step up from Competent Crew and your first experience of being the Skipper...the person in charge. You will need to have either completed the Day Skipper shore-based course or have a good knowledge of basic navigation to this level. You will learn to handle the yacht, navigate and make both operational and tactical decisions - all under the watchful eye of your instructor. Mistakes are frequent but an essential part of the learning process. Very much a 'hands-on' course, where everyone gets the opportunity and everyone learns.

Suggested pre-course experience: 5 days, 100 miles, 4 night hours on board a sailing yacht.
Assumed knowledge: Basic navigation and helmsmanship. It is recommended that you attend the Day Skipper theory course before taking this practical course.
Minimum duration: 5 days
Course content: Pilotage, boat handling, seamanship and navigation.
Ability after course: Can skipper a small yacht in familiar waters by day.

5 Days Liveaboard Practical Tuition

5 day course Monday to Friday (1 October - 31 May) £1200/person.

Includes basic breakfast & light lunch.
Flights and airport transfers not included.

Course runs: 10:00 Day 1 - 18.00 Day 5 with 4 nights onboard

Flights to Dubai: Flights & airport transfers are not included. Scheduled flights to Dubai daily from London Heathrow, Gatwick, Manchester, Birmingham, Newcastle & Glasgow. Airport transfers in Dubai are 20 minutes, £15 each way. 

RYA courses are offered through RYA Recognised Training centre Dubai Offshore Sailing Club.