These courses are run as normal RYA courses but with one small difference - no men! Say goodbye to the testosterone and egos and learn to sail with an all female crew and instructor.
RYA Competent Crew - £425
This course is for beginners and those who would like to become active crew members rather than just passengers. By the end of the course you should be able to steer, handle sails, keep a lookout, row a dinghy and assist in all the day to day routines.
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Pre-course experience |
None required
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Assumed Knowledge |
None
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Course content |
Basic seamanship and helmsmanship
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Ability after course |
By the end of the course you should be able to steer, handle sails, keep a lookout, row a dinghy and assist in all the day to day routines.
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Duration |
5 days
or 3 weekends
or 3 days plus a weekend
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RYA Day Skipper - £425
This five-day course gives you the chance to take charge on short passages under instruction. You will concentrate on pilotage, boat handling, seamanship and navigation. The course can be taken in tidal or non-tidal waters and your certificate will be endorsed accordingly.
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Pre-course experience |
5 days, 100 miles, 4 night hours on board a sailing yacht
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Assumed Knowledge |
Basic navigation and helmsmanship. It is recommended that you attend the Day Skipper shorebased course before taking this practical course
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Course content |
Pilotage, boat handling, seamanship and navigation
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Ability after course |
Can skipper a small yacht in familiar waters by day
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Duration |
5 days
or 3 weekends
or 3 days plus a weekend
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Both courses
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Location |
Hamble Point Marina
School Lane
Hamble
Southampton
SO31 4NB
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Course includes
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 Accommodation on board the yacht
Meals and refreshments while on board
Professional Instructor
All safety equipment
RYA Certificate
FREE loan of waterproofs
FREE car parking
FREE RYA Sail Cruising Logbook
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