STUDENT RESOURCES (Still in development- any amazing sites please let us know and we can add here)
PDF files, Apps and Websites:
Logbook – Abridged life saving signals, VHF channels & procedures, Colregs, Nav lights & day marks, flags & buoyage, logbook & passage planning for aspiring Comp Crew onwards!!
Passage Planning – Good template for your Yachtmaster exam passage plan
RNLI Coastal Safety – Nav lights, shapes & lights quiz, MOB, cold water shock &VHF radio use.
COLREGs – International regulations for preventing collisions at sea
Marinecards – Apple app flip cards on your phone for IALA buoy age, rules of the road, vessel lights & Col regs.
Marinetraffic – All our yachts have AIS transponders so your friends & family can see where you are when you do your course with us!
Diesel Engine – The basics of how a marine engine works including fresh / sea water cooling.
Stability Explained – Stability, GZ curves & righting moment explained
Radar Setup – Clear guide to the basics of how radar works and how to set it up correctly
Rope Knots – Great guide to sailing knots
Nautical Flags – Nautical flags and their meanings
Books (delivered onboard or inc P&P):
Course Deposit (Please ensure online course booking form is completed)
Practical Courses Online & Shorebased
Competent Crew
Designed for students that have been sailing a few times and now want to learn more
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Day Skipper
Designed for students to extend their knowledge and confidence to become a skipper
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Coastal Skipper
Designed for the skipper who wants to be able to achieve more adventurous passages
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Yachtmaster™ Prep
Often the ultimate aim of spring skippers proving skipper experience & competence
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ICC prep and exam
For those with Day Skipper theory and knowledge going to be chartering in Europe
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Yachtmaster™ Instructor
For the day: Own boat: Manoevering, sail trim, practice MOB (with 50kg dummy) or ICC
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Mile building Weekend
Weekend sailing to the West Country or across channel to gain sea miles and experience
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Big Boat Sailing
Hard work but a unique opportunity to sail a 72ft Challenge Yacht & gain more sea miles
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