Sailing Skills: Start Sailing – Level 1
This course provides a short introduction to sailing for novices. By the end of the course you will have a basic understanding of yacht handling under sail, including practical techniques and background knowledge. It is recommended that all participants consolidate this short Introduction with the basic skills course. Duration: approximately 16 hours (either spread out […]
Start Motor Cruising Course
This course aims to introduce the skills required to be a useful crew member and you will gain an understanding of how you can assist the skipper. Duration: One day as a stand-alone course, or two days when accompanying other courses Minimum age: 8 Non-residential course Personal Safety Understands: Can: Seamanship Understands: Can: Emergency Situations […]
Watch Leader Courses
The Watch Leader course is conducted on board a large cruising vessel or a motor/sail training vessel (over 15m Length Overall (LOA)). You will learn about watchkeeping, seamanship and navigation up to the standards required for taking charge of a watch on deck, at sea or in harbour, under the supervision of a deck officer. […]
Start Yachting
This course provides a short introduction for novices to sail cruising. By the end of the course you will have experienced steering a yacht, sail handling, ropework, and be aware of safety on board. Duration: Two days. Holders of a Start Yachting certificate can obtain a Competent Crew certificate by completing a further three days […]