Beginner

The Start Sailing course is for complete beginners who would like to gain the first sailing experience. The syllabus includes personal safety, slipping and coming alongside, sailing theory, yacht handling under sail and basic safety at sea.

The Competent Crew 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.

Make the transition from crew to skipper, developing the practical skills and confidence to take command of a small yacht. This course gives you the chance to take charge on short passages under instruction. You will concentrate on pilotage, boat handling, seamanship and navigation.

With the RYA Day Skipper Theory course you gain the knowledge and skills necessary to navigate safely in familiar waters by day and learn how to apply the collision regulations and recognise lights at night.

The radio is an important part of your safety equipment on board and it is vital to understand the correct procedures. VHF/DSC (very high frequency/digital selective calling) Radio equipment is mandatory on almost all yachts of any flag state. If you have a VHF radio onboard your boat, or carry a handheld VHF whilst out on the water, you, or at least one other person on board needs to hold an SRC marine radio licence or higher. Get qualified with a one-day course and exam.