Royal Mysore Sailing Club offers structured, accredited sail training designed to take beginners from their very first rigging steps to independent sailing and high-performance dinghy handling. Follow the national standard 3-tier Small Boat Scheme certified by the Yachting Association of India (YAI).
Build your sailing skills through a structured, hands-on training programme — from learning the fundamentals to developing advanced boat-handling and sailing techniques — under the guidance of certified instructors.
| Level | Entry Requirements | Primary Focus | Target Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic Skills 1Introductory | No prior sailing experience required. All welcome. | Fundamentals of boat handling, safety essentials, rigging basics & reaching. | Basic Skills 1 Certificate — foundational dinghy control. |
| Basic Skills 2Intermediate | Basic Skills 1 or equivalent documented logged experience. | Independent rigging, triangular course, tacking/gybing, right-of-way rules. | Basic Skills 2 Certificate — solo sailing in light conditions. |
| Basic Skills 3Advanced Dinghy | Basic Skills 2 or equivalent certified boat handling. | Trapeze setup, spinnaker handling, roll manoeuvres, weather maps & tides. | Basic Skills 3 Certificate — competence in moderate winds. |