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The RYA Start Yachting course is a 2 day introductory course for complete beginners. Tuition is on board a cruising yacht, this 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, rope work and be aware of safety on board.
Holders of a Start Yachting certificate can obtain a Competent Crew certificate by completing a further 3 days or 2 weekends of the Competent Crew course. This Start Yachting course will provide you with a good foundation for many years of happy and confident cruising.
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Book Course
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Suggested Previous Experience
None.
Course Content
You will be coached over the full RYA course syllabus (see below) as you live aboard one of the school owned yachts.
All your meals will be provided while aboard our new highly equipped yachts for the duration of the course.
The full course syllabus is in the RYA logbook G15 available from our office.
Award
RYA Start Yachting Tidal Practical Certificate.
Options
One weekend commencing at 2030 hours on Friday ending Sunday afternoon available most weekends from March to November.
2012
Mar | 02nd, 09th, 16th, 23rd, 30th, | Apr | 13th, 20th, 27th, | May | 11th, 18th, 25th, | Jun | 08th, 15th, 22nd, 29th, | Jul | 06th, 13th, 20th, 27th, | Aug | 03rd, 10th, 17th, 31st, | Sep | 07th, 21st, 28th, | Oct | 05th, 12th, 19th, 26th, | Nov | 02nd, 09th, |
Syllabus
The Yacht
Basic knowledge of sea terms, parts of a boat, her rigging and sails
Ropework
Ability to tie the following knots:- figure of eight, round turn and two half hitches, bowline
Securing a rope to a cleat
Use of winches and jamming cleats
Underway
Has experienced sailing a yacht on all points of sail
Can steer a yacht under power and sail
Rules of the road
Can keep an efficient lookout at sea
Meteorology
Knows where to obtain a weather forecast
Man overboard recovery
Understands the action to be taken to recover a man overboard
Clothing and equipment
Understands and complies with the rules for the wearing of life jackets, safety harnesses and personal buoyancy aids
Emergency equipment and precautions
Is aware of the hazards on board a yacht
Knows the action to be taken in the event of an emergency
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