RYA Start Yachting

Course Information

Joining Instructions: Please click here for course joining instructions

What is included in the course cost:

• Yacht hire
• RYA Qualified Instructor
• RYA course materials and certificates
• Breakfast, lunches, snacks and one evening meal
• Tea, coffee & soft drinks
• Accommodation on board
• Marina berths & moorings
• Harbour dues & fees
• Diesel
• Cooking gas
• Electric in marinas
• Wet weather kit hire (not footwear)
• Hire of a Baltic automatic life jacket

Recommended Reading: Sailing magazines and newspapers, but this is not essential 

Course Prerequisites: No assumed knowledge

Minimum Age: No minimum but Under 16’s must be accompanied by adult. Persons aged 16+ can be unaccompanied subject to other pre-requisites having been met

Holiday Insurance: We would advise ALL our customers to ensure they have suitable holiday insurance in-place. Yachtsman’s insurance is available from a variety of souces like Topsail Insurance and can cover things like cancellations and personal effects cover.

What we cover on the course:

The course covers knowledge of general sailing terminology and the parts of a yacht, including her rigging and sails, sail handling and setting the sails, ropework and knots, fire precautions and emergency actions, personal safety equipment, man overboard actions, emergency equipment, meteorology, seasickness, helmsmanship, general duties, manners and customs plus some rules of the road. A great start to learning to sail.

Our Chief Instructor says this about the RYA Start Yachting Course:

This is a fantastic introduction to the world of sailing to see if it’s something you might like and want to take further. You’ll learn to sail in the vibrant and varied waters of the Solent, the heart of sailing in the UK, you’ll get to experience yacht sailing at its best. Use these two days to really throw yourself into it! You’ll get to have a go on the helm, work a winch, hoist the sails and experience a vibrant sport! You’ll be in safe hands throughout the course with one of our Yachtmaster Instructors on hand to ensure you get the best out of your two days with us. So what are you waiting for?