Beginner Courses

Our beginner courses are aimed at learning the basics, no previous experience necessary! One of our RYA qualified instructors will guide you through the first steps to mastering your new skill, and answer any questions that you might have. As an RYA recognised training centre, we will keep you safe on the water, make sure you're having fun, and can award you internationally recognised qualifications.

If you're not sure which course is right for you then we're more than happy to help, just send us an email at info@kintyreseasports.co.uk.

Beginner Sailing Courses

Junior Start Sailing

2 days of fun, games and hopefully good weather, learning the basics of sailing a dinghy. (Ages 8 to 16)

Junior Better Sailing

Improve your sailing skills with 2 days of more fun and games. (Ages 8 to 16)

Junior Holiday Week

A week of fun and games during the school holidays, no experience necessary. Combines Junior Start Sailing and Junior Better Sailing. (Ages 8 to 16)

Adult Beginner Sailing Course

An introduction to sailing dinghies for complete beginners, covering everything you need to know to get afloat under supervision. (Age 14+)

Adult Improver Sailing Course

Develop your skills and build your confidence in a dinghy. (Age 14+)

Beginner Powerboat Courses

RYA Powerboat Level 1

A 1 day introduction to powerboating, for ages 8+. Great if you're too young for Level 2 or just want a 1 day introduction

RYA Powerboat Level 2

Learn the basics of powerboat driving, with no prior experience necessary. (Age 12+)

Beginner Shorebased Courses

RYA First Aid

A one day first aid course, suitable for all but including skills for watersports and outdoors. Can be used as a first course or a refresher. Covers the requirements for Emergency First Aid at Work.

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Not sure which course is right for you? Just send us an email at info@kintyreseasports.co.uk.

Would you like to give it a try before doing a course?

If you're looking to have a go before committing then why not try one of our activity sessions?

How old do I need to be?

Generally for a junior course you need to be between 8 and 16 years old, although we can sometimes take slightly younger sailors afloat, especially if they're coming with a parent on a sailing safari.

For adult courses we recommend that you're at least 14 years old, but we're happy to be flexible if you'd rather learn on an adult course.

We don't have an upper age limit for any of our activities. If you feel you may need assistance we'll be more than happy to discuss this with you. We work hard to make our activities as accessible as we can, and there are several modifications we can make to help. Contact us at info@kintyreseasports.co.uk

What about the weather?

The weather on the west coast of Scotland can be variable. However while we can't promise that the weather will be perfect, when the weather is good we think there is nowhere better to sail.

If the weather is wet or cold, then our thick wetsuits, spray tops will help keep you warm.

Strong winds do mean there are days where we have to change the content of the session or occasionally that we can't offer our activity sessions, especially those in sailing boats. Thankfully, very strong winds are uncommon during the sailing season, Campbeltown Loch is sheltered, and our well maintained boats are set up to cope with anything except for the windiest of days

On the rare occasion that we are unable to run an activity session that you've booked, we'll do our best to offer you an alternative day or activity, or if necessary offer a refund on the session.