• Learning with Sunsail

RYA Start Yachting Practical

This course provides a short introduction to sail cruising for complete beginners. By the end of the course participants will have experienced steering a yacht, sail handling, rope work and be aware of safety on board.

Pre-course experience
None

Ability after course
Basic understanding of sailing including the ability to tie a variety of knots, experience of steering under power and sailing on all points of sail. You will also be able to use winches, obtain weather forecast and know what to do when a man overboard.

Duration
2 days and 2 nights living aboard

Dates
Mid and high season only
Mid season, monthly 1st Friday
High season, weekly, Friday

Pricing per person
Mid season -    £185
High season -  £199

Locations
Port Solent
Largs

What's next?
Competent Crew