2-man Dinghy Sailing

Dinghy Sailing is very popular across the world - with perhaps the exception of North America where it gives way to Yachting and other sports such as canoeing.

You’ve really got 3 choices on where and how to get started.

Either learn dinghy sailing:

1. On inshore lakes
2. In coastal waters
3. On holiday

Essential all three have benefits and drawbacks:

1. Advantage of Inshore Lakes

   Much safer - unless your dinghy is car portable, you’ll be sailing under the eyes of a dinghy club. That means you can expect rescue boat cover at all main sailing times. This makes it much more popular with families.

   Easier to learn - without the distractions of tide and the problems of avoiding larger craft, you can practice your sport in a relatively safe environment

2. Advantage of Coastal Sailing

   Test yourself against the elements - once you’ve got the hang of sailing, you may want to test yourself on the tide and surf.

   Also, coastal waters tend to experience stronger winds and greater variations. You get to experience the real excitement of the sea

3. Advantage of Holiday Sailing

   Great weather and enough time to become competent - this is a great way to learn. You will positively want to capsize and fall in the warm water. As you relax you’ll find you learn much faster as well as have a great holiday.

   This is the expensive option, but if you’re going to take a summer holiday, when not base your self on a Greek Island with good sailing instructors. You may find you’ll get hooked for life

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