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RYA Start Yachting Course

What we say…

Not sure if sailing is for you? Start here! RYA Start Yachting is a great course with the aim of letting you feel comfortable on the boat and try some of the fundamental skills associated with sailing. You’ll get the feel of steering under power, learn how to raise the sails, and experience the wonderful moment when the engine is turned off and the wind takes over.

The RYA Start Yachting course also looks at key safety issues and how to recover a person from the water. Staying on board for two days gives you a sense of yachting life without being overwhelming. 

What’s Included

  • 2 nights onboard your yacht (Friday 19:00 - Sunday 17:00)
  • Instructor 
  • Breakfast  
  • Lunch 
  • Soft drinks and snacks 
  • Wet weather gear 
  • Fuel, gas and engine hours
  • RYA Start Yachting Certificate upon successful completion of the course 

Cost (Valid from 1st April 2024)

Off-peak (1st December – 31st March): £310pp

Peak Season (1st April – 30th November): £330pp

 

NEXT STEPS

RYA Start Yachting Follow On Course

If you wish to continue further you can join the 3-day RYA Start Yachting Follow on Course. By doing this you'll complete the RYA Competent Crew course syllabus and receive a certificate. By the end of the course you will be able to steer, handle sails, keep a lookout, row a dinghy and assist in all the day to day duties on board.

Facts and figures

  • Recommended Pre Course Experience

    None

  • Prior Days at Sea Required

    0

  • Night Hours

    0

  • Prior Sailing Miles Required

    0

  • Prior Days as Skipper Required

    0

  • Minimum Age

    8

  • Days on board

    2

  • Maximum Ratio

    5:1

Syllabus

  • The yacht
    • Basic knowledge of sea terms, parts of a boat, her rigging and sails.
  • Ropework
    • Understand the bowline 
    • Can tie the following: figure of eight, round turn and two half hitches
  • Underway
    • Has experienced sailing a yacht on all points of sail.  
    • Can steer a yacht under sail or power.
  • Rules of the road
    • Can keep an efficient look out at sea.
  • Meteorology
    • Knows where to obtain a weather forecast.
  • Man overboard recovery
    • Understands the action to be taken to recover a man overboard, and the effect of cold-water shock on a casualty.
  • Clothing and equipment
    • Understands and complies with the rules for the wearing of safety harnesses, lifejackets and personal buoyancy aids.
  • Emergency equipment and precautions
    • Is aware of hazards on board a yacht. 
    • Knows the action to be taken in the event of an emergency.