Confidence is a very personal thing and whilst some people exude it, others fall behind through fear of the unknown. Sailing may take a life time to master but the basics can be acquired by most people in a relatively short period of time. When taught correctly every person is capable of increasing confidence, knowledge and new skills, so no matter what level you are currently at, we can make you better!
RYA guidelines for course previous experience requirements are listed below but these are recommendations only and will depend greatly on the individual.
Sailing and navigation requires plenty of patience and unfortunately there is no quick fix to learning, our recommendation is to be realistic in matching your experience to expectations, that way you avoid putting yourself under pressure that ultimately detracts from your learning experience.
| Course |
Essential
Navigation |
Day Skipper
Theory |
Coastal/Yachtmaster
Theory |
Ocean
Theory |
Suggested
minimum
experience |
None |
Some practical
experience |
Day Skipper shorebased course |
Coastal/Yachtmaster
shorebased course |
Assumed
knowledge |
None |
None |
Navigation to Day Skipper shorebased standard |
Navigation to Coastal Skipper/Yachtmaster shorebased standard |
Course
content |
Introduces Navigation & safety |
Basic seamanship, introduction to seamanship & navigation |
Offshore & Coastal navigation, pilotage & offshore passages |
Astro navigation,
Ocean meteorology |
Ability after
course |
Basic safety & navigation knowledge |
Knowledge to Skipper yacht in familar waters
by day |
Knowledge to skipper
on coastal passages
by day & night |
Knowledge to Skipper yacht on Ocean passage |
Minimum
duration |
16 hours |
40 hours + exam |
40 hours + exam |
40 hours + exam |
Still not sure which is the right course for you?
Call Debbie: UK - 0872 326 0837 or Spain - 0034 695 326 184
e-mail us or Skype call / Instant Message: gonsail
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