RYA Start Yachting
Ready for your next adventure?
Yachting is an exciting and exhilarating watersport but it’s important that you’re equipped with the knowledge and skills you need to sail safely and responsibly, while having fun. If you’re completely new to yachting, this practical course will provide a comprehensive introduction to sailing.
About the course
Delivered over 2 days, this taster course will teach you the basics of yachting, including steering a yacht, rope work, sail trimming and safety onboard.
You’ll develop a basic knowledge of sea terms, parts of the boat, rigging and sails, experience sailing a yacht on all points of sail, and steer a yacht under sail or power. The course also covers emergency equipment and precautions, clothing and equipment, meteorology, and how to recover someone overboard.
Prerequisites
You must be over the age of 18 to book this course, unless stated otherwise.
Syllabus
The syllabus is taught with a ratio of (5:1) students to instructor and covers the following:
- The yacht
- Ropework
- Underway
- Rules of the road
- Man overboard recovery
- Clothing and equipment
- Emergency equipment and precautions
- Meteorology
Qualifications
- RYA Start Yachting Certification
If you decide to develop your skills further, it can also count towards the full RYA Competent Crew certificate.