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Sailing courses
The RYA’s sail cruising programme is for
those wanting to start cruising, or to
expand their cruising knowledge.
RYA programme comprises a series of
practical courses which are complemented by
navigation courses and other specialist
short courses. You can enjoy them simply to
increase your knowledge and confidence, or
use them as a progression to the RYA/MCA
Certificates of Competence which are
recognised by maritime authorities
worldwide.
Most courses take place
over five days, or a series of weekends. By
taking your course at an RYA Recognised
Training Centre you can expect to be taught
by an experienced, qualified instructor on
board a seaworthy boat with a maximum of
five trainees. Courses can be taken either
onboard a centre’s boat or your own boat.
You can enter the programme at any level,
provided that you have the correct level of
experience beforehand. Be realistic when
assessing your current experience and
abilities and, if in doubt, discuss your
requirements with your chosen training
centre before booking your course. |
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The RYA Start Yachting course
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This two-day course provides a short introduction to sail cruising for novices.
By the end of the course you will have experienced steering a yacht, sail
handling, ropework and be aware of safety on board. |
The RYA Coastal Skipper course
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Description |
This is a five-day advanced skippering course for those who have considerable
knowledge of sailing and navigation, wanting to undertake coastal passages by
day and night. Each trainee will skipper more challenging passages and learn
more about passage planning, pilotage by day and night, boat handling, safety
and emergency situations. The course can be taken in tidal or non-tidal waters
and your certificate will be endorsed accordingly. |
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The RYA Competent
Crew course
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Description |
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 on board. The minimum course duration is five days, but it is
commonly run over three weekends or three days plus a weekend. If you have
previously completed the Start Yachting course, the Competence Crew course can
be completed in three or four days. |
The RYA Day Skipper
course
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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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