RYA Start Yachting

By the end of the course you will have experienced steering a yacht, sail handling, rope work and be aware of safety on board. Holders of the Start Yachting certificate can go on to complete the Competence Crew course in a reduced time of three days or two weekends.

Useful Information

Pre-course experience: None

•Assumed knowledge: None

•Minimum duration: 2 days

•Minimum age: None

•Course content: The yacht, rope work, underway, rules of the road, man overboard recovery, clothing and equipment, emergency equipment and precautions, meteorology.

•Ability after the course: Basic knowledge of yachting.