The Experience

Embark on a comprehensive journey designed to teach beginners into, independent sailors. Our goal is to provide you with the foundational skills necessary to be on the water. By the end of this program, you won’t just be a passenger—you will have the ability to be on a boat on your own.

You will train on Valk dinghies. These vessels offer a stable yet responsive learning platform, perfect for learning and honing your maneuvers and adapting to shifting winds.

Session Structure

To ensure personalized instruction and a high-quality experience, we maintain small group sizes. Beginner training sessions are split into two blocks to maximize your time on the water:

• Morning Session: 9:00 – 12:30
• Afternoon Session: 13:30 – 17:00
• Social Sailing: Afternoon session 13:30 – 17:00
• Note: Timing oscillates between these slots to provide varied sailing conditions.Social Sailing: Afternoon session 13:30 – 17:00

Preparation & Gear

The program runs during the crisp Rotterdam spring. To stay comfortable and focused, please dress warmly.

• Required Gear: A wetsuit / warm rain jacket is strongly recommended in order to keep you warm.

Location & Logistics

Address: Royal Maas Yacht Club, Kralingse Plaslaan 121, 3062 CD Rotterdam

• By Bike: The most efficient way to reach the club from the university.
• By Public Transport: Take Tram 7 to the nearby stop, followed by a scenic 10-minute walk to the clubhouse.

Curriculum for Beginners Sailing Program

We have to rounds of training planned. Participants can either participate in March or in May. Our training follows the prestigious RYA (Royal Yachting Association) Sailing Program, covering:

March Round

Session 1 (27th March 2026) 

• Safety Theory (Weather, Clothing, Safe Sailing)
• Shore Based Rigging demonstration (Overview of terminology) 
• Shore Based Manoeuvring 
• On the water sailing (Track & Return) – Assisted by instructors

Session 2 (28th March 2026) 

• Launching – Safe Return 
• Self- Rigging
• Tacking / Sailing on a beam reach 

Session 3 (29st March 2026) 

• Perfecting Tacking / Gybing / Sailing on a beam reach 
• Starting – Stopping / Boat control

Session 4 (25th April 2026) 

• Introduction to Up wind sailing 
• Introduction to Downwind sailing 

Session 5 (26th April 2026) 

• Continued Upwind / downwind sailing 
• Follow the Leader / Distance Sailing 
• Perfecting Manoeuvring 
• Networking Drinks Post Sailing Included

May Round

Session 1 (23rd May 2026) 

• Safety Theory (Weather, Clothing, Safe Sailing)
• Shore Based Rigging demonstration (Overview of terminology) 
• Shore Based Manoeuvring 
• On the water sailing (Track & Return) – Assisted by instructors

Session 2 (24th May 2026) 

• Launching – Safe Return 
• Self- Rigging
• Tacking / Sailing on a beam reach 

Session 3 (30th May 2026) 

• Perfecting Tacking / Gybing / Sailing on a beam reach 
• Starting – Stopping / Boat control

Session 4 (31st May 2026) 

• Introduction to Up wind sailing 
• Introduction to Downwind sailing 

Note: This course will run on the conditions that appropriate weather could be obtained for the course – If unfeasible, new dates will be booked.

Curriculum for Social Sailing

• No experience required. Sailing to be managed by experienced member on board
• Drinks / Snacks provided
• Session to occur from 15:00 to 17:30

Planned Sessions: 28th March 2026 and 29th March 2026 with 2 more sessions planned in April

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