Basic course, sailing dinghy, 3 days

  • Täby
  • 2.5 days
  • English, Swedish

On our courses you sail an RS Zest dinghy, made of durable and unsinkable material. You can sail alone or with a partner, depending on participant numbers and preference, for a flexible and customizable experience.

Course Content

Our foundation courses over three days give you a comprehensive introduction to sailing. During the course you will learn how to sail a sailing dinghy with a focus on sailing and handling a sailing dinghy.

Prior knowledge

No prior knowledge is required, but participants must be able to swim 200 meters in open lake. Please note that dinghy sailing is a physical activity and requires you to be in good physical shape to make the most of the course.

Sailor Certificates

After completing the course, you will have the skills and knowledge to achieve the Sailing Certificate 1. To obtain the certificate itself, there is an additional fee to Sailstar (175: -) and a fee to the NFB (175: -) for obtaining the certificate itself.

Extra Workout

We offer evening trainings on Sailstar's smaller sailboats and sailing dinghies for anyone who has completed a basic course. These passes, which are booked separately, give you the opportunity to continue developing your sailing skills. The trainings are of varying difficulty, and you sign up for each opportunity in advance. Read More

What's included

  • Basic course: 3 days of theory and sailing.
  • Course book: Our course book *Sailing basics included (value 369 SEK) *
  • On-line course with theory package to read to Sailing Certificate 1.
  • Equipment: Life jackets, wetsuits, wetsuit shoes and helmets are available for use during the course
  • Drinks: Coffee, tea and water
  • Fruit: Available during the course

Practical information

Course Details

  • Location: Viggbyholm, Täby
  • Time: 09.00 - 16.00 every day
  • Language: Courses are held in Swedish or English, depending on course selection

Booking

  • Health care allowance: May be used for this course

Location

Täby

Upcoming dates

  1. 17 – 19 July 2026

    9:00 – 16:00

    Täby, Stockholm County

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    24 – 26 July 2026

    9:00 – 16:00

    Täby, Stockholm County

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    31 July – 2 August 2026

    9:00 – 16:00

    Täby, Stockholm County

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Sailstar

Company Presentation — Sailstar

About Sailstar

Sailstar is one of Sweden's most established sailing schools for adults — founded and run by Tomas Sandström, sailor, instructor and author of several of the country's most widely used sailing books.
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