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RYA Start Yachting

This course provides a short introduction to sail cruising for novices.  By the end of the course, participants will have experienced: steering a yacht;  sail handling; ropework;  and safety on board

This 2-day course will take place aboard our yacht 'Brigantes', sleeping overnight aboard the yacht either on a mooring or in a marina. The two days will be spent getting afloat and sailing on the Blackwater.

The ratio of students to instructor will not exceed 4:1.

Call 01621 776256 for more information.