RYA Start Yachting Practical

Sunsail’s RYA Start Yachting Course, which takes place over two days, provides a short introduction to sail cruising for complete beginners and requires no previous sailing experience.

This practical course is a great way to get a feel for sailing, and will teach you the fundamentals of how to steer a yacht under power, raise the sails and handle ropes.

It also imparts awareness of safety on board and instructs students in the ‘man overboard’ manoeuvre. On completion, the RYA Start Yachting Course awards a qualification which counts towards a Competent Crew qualification for those who wish to take their sailing further.

The Sunsail Start Yachting course has been designed for beginners looking to gain an introduction to the basics of sailing.

As sailors ourselves, we understand that your first sailing course, together with the early stages of learning, is one of the most important steps on your yachting journey.

Therefore the Start Yachting course has been designed to give you the very best foundations for those with no experience.

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Itinerary / Highlights

Ability after course:-
Basic understanding of sailing including the ability to tie a variety of knots, experience of steering under power and sailing on all points of sail. You will also be able to use winches, obtain weather forecast and know what to do when a man overboard.

Pre-course experience
None

Duration
2 days and 2 nights living aboard (FRIDAY 19.00 - 17.00 SUNDAY)

Dates
Year round

Pricing per person
Nov-Mar - £195
Apr-Oct - £215

Number of students to instructor
5:1

Age
8 + ON FAMILY COURSE (UNDER 13 MUST PROVIDE OWN LIFE JACKET)
13 ON ADULT COURSES IF ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT (MARK THE EVENT BOX WHEN BOOKING)

Bring
BEDDING: SLEEPING BAG, PILLOW AND A TOWEL. SOFT PACK BAG, NON MARKING SHOES, MONEY FOR MEALS/MOORING FEES

Meal
BREAKFASTS & LUNCHES INCLUDED. EXCLUDING SPECIAL DIETARY REQUIREMENTS

Departure Dates, Options & Prices

Nov-Mar - £249

Apr-Oct - £269

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