Start Yachting
This course is for beginners and provides a short introduction to sail cruising for novices. By the end of the course you will have experienced steering a yacht, sail handling, ropework and be aware of safety on board.
Holders of the Start Yachting certificate can go on to complete the Competent Crew course in a reduced time of three days or two weekends
Your instructor will cover the following topics with you during your time with him/her:
- The yacht, ropework, underway, rules of the road, man overboard recovery, clothing and equipment, emergency equipment and precautions, meteorology
This course is residential and you will stay on board our sailing vessel throughout the course.
Pre Course Experience: No Prior experience is required
This course can be run as follows:
- 2 days
Your course will commence at 0900 on Day 1 and finish at approximately 1600 on Day 2.
Minimum age 8 years old. All Under 18’s MUST be accompanied by a paying adult.
This course operates with a maximum of 5 students per instructor/vessel however we usually operate with a maximum of 4 students on board
The RYA Yachtmaster Syllabus and Logbook is available to purchase during your course.
We have a page with a range of information and FAQs that we hope you will find useful for your upcoming Sail Cruising course with us.
Wondering what to expect on your course or what bring? From waterproofs to wellies, meals to medication and kits bags to sleeping bags – this page will have the answers!
Please read it carefully and if you have any questions please don’t hesitate to contact us.
