As an certfied RYA (Royal Yachting Association) and affiliated BCU (British Canoe Union) training establishment, we are able to run courses in sailing, kayak canoeing, windsurfing and powerboating.

Courses for these are arranged throughout the year, and a schedule of course prices are available. However, it is also possible to arrange extra courses if the group is large enough - please contact us for more details.

Instruction of these courses consists of practical, water-based activities. However, many of the courses contain a theoretical element, best taught on dry land. For this purpose, our new building contains a warm, sizeable training area with whiteboard and OHP, as well as other areas in which to practice skills such as knotting and reefing.

Qualification Training

Sailing courses are available for RYA awards for both adults and juniors. Direct Assessment can also be arranged if you feel you are already competent to the level required.

Canoeing courses can be arranged for BCU Stars 1-3 and the Kayak Safety Test. Direct Assessment is also available.

Powerboat courses are available at RYA Levels 1 and 2 (The National Powerboat Certificate), and the RYA Safety Boat course. Direct Assessment is available for all of these.

Scout and Guide Proficiency Badges

The Scout Association has aligned the various proficiency badges to the relevant national schemes and therefore we strongly recommend aiming for a proficiency badge. Where there is a clear link from the Proficiency badge to an National Governing Body (NGB) for the respective sport - RYA for dinghies and powerboating, BCU for kayaking, we will award the relvant NGB award if the required skill level is attained. Girlguiding do not stipulate any NGB requirements.

The current list of badges is shown below (click on the name to see the requirements)

    Scout : Canoeing

    Scout : Dinghy Sailor

    Scout : Basic Nautical Skills

    Scout : Nautical Skills

    Scout : Advanced Nautical Skills

    Scout : Power Coxswain

    Scout : Water Sports  (windsurfing only)

    Explorer : Canoeing

    Explorer : Nautical Skills

    Explorer : Advanced Nautical Skills

    Explorer : Water Activities

    Guide : Outdoor Pursuits

    Guide : Water Safety

Longcraig can also offer these courses on demand - subject to the centres' safety boat requirements and a minimum number of 3 people wishing to participate. Maximum numbers for courses will usually be 12 (except powerboating which is 6).

*Please note that some badges do require some work at home.