RYA Start Yachting

Practical course to provide a short introduction to sail cruising. During the course participants experience steering a yacht, handling sails and are introduced to safety on board.

This is the course for anybody starting out or, for those who have done a little sailing but never felt really comfortable onboard.

Course Structure

The yacht,

ropework,

underway,

rules of the road,

man overboard recovery,

clothing and equipment,

emergency equipment and precautions,

meteorology.

Useful Information

Ideal minimum Experience

– None

Assumed Knowledge

– None