RYA Sail Cruising Courses (non tidal) – prices 2010

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Start sailing – includes: 2 day days sailing, 3 nights on board

- other - same as all courses

Competen crew, Day skipper, Coastal skipper:

In price included:

• 6 nights on board, 5 full days sailing away from the base
• mooring fees (exluded marina fees) , diesel and propane, parking fees, visitors tax, VAT
• all tuition, course materials
• exam fees
• RYA certificates

Not included in price:

• flights, other transportation to/from the base
• personal, medical and travel insurance
• national park entry fees and ferries
• food and drinks on board and ashore
• accommodation ashore outside course date

THE START SAILING COURSE

Min. experience: None

Assumed knowledge: None

Course content: Steering a yacht, sail handling, rope work and safety onboard.

Ability after course: Basic knowledge of yachting. Reduce the time needed to complete the Competent crew course.

Min. duration: 2 days

The two day course provides a short introduction to sail cruising for novices.

THE COMPETENT CREW COURSE

Min. experience: None

Assumed knowledge: None

Course content: Basic seamanship and helmsmanship.

Ability after course: By the end of the course you should be able to steer, handle sails, keep a lookout, row a dinghy and assist in all the day – to – day routines on board

Min. duration: 5 days

This course is for the beginners and those who would like to become active crew

members rather than just passengers.

THE DAY SKIPPER COURSE

Min. experience: 5 days sea time, 100 miles under sail and 4 hours of night time sailing.

Assumed knowledge: Basic navigation and helmsmanship. It is recommended that you attend the Day skipper shorebased course before taking the practical course.

Course content: Pilotage, boat handling, seamanship and navigation.

Ability after course: Can skipper a yacht in familiar waters by day.

Min. duration: 5 days

The five – day course gives you the chance to take charge on short passages under

instruction. You will concentrate on pilotage, boat handling, seamanship and

navigation. The course can be taken in tidal or non-tidal waters and your certificate

will be endorsed accordingly.

THE COASTAL SKIPPER COURSE

Min. experience: 15 days sea time with 2 days as skipper, 300 miles under sail and 8 hours night sailing.

Assumed knowledge: Navigation to Coastal skipper shorebased standard. Sailing to Day skipper practical standard.

Course content: Skippering techniques for coastal and offshore passages.

Ability after course: Can skipper a yacht on coastal passages by day and night.

Min. duration: 5 days

The more advanced Coastal skipper course is for competent helmsmen who want to

expand their cruising range offshore and into unfamiliar waters.


In addition we offer for all above courses:
- Own Boat tuition for all courses and Classic / Long keel boats.
- Yachtmaster Preparation / practical

Terms od cancellation:

Cancellation by student:
In the event that student wishes to cancell a booking provided that 30 days written notice is received prior to the
start of the course start date a full refund will be given of all monies paid.
In the event of withdrawal between 30 and 20 days before the beginning of the course start date, A.N.A is holding the right on 50% of the paid amount.
In the event of cancellation less than 20 days notice prior to the course start date every attemt will be made to resell the booking but in event that booking is unsold the full amount will be forfeited.

Cancellation by ANA:
In the event that ANA sailing school has to cancel your booked course due to unforseen circumstances we will give you as much notice as possible both verbally and in writting. A full refund will be made to you of any course monies paid to ANA sailing school by you.