RYA Start Yachting Course Overview
A short introduction to sailing for complete beginners.
By the end of the course you will have experienced steering a yacht, sail handling, rope work and be aware of safety on board.
Holders of the Start Yachting certificate can go on to complete the Competence Crew course in a reduced time of three days or two weekends.
This course is for you if you…
Are becoming involved in sailing
Are totally new to the sport
Are inexperienced
Want to see if sailing is for you
Want a taster session
Previous experience required
None
Assumed knowledge
None
Course duration
Typically run over 1 weekend or 2 consecutive days
Minimum age
None
Course content
To experience being at the helm, helping with the sails, dealing with ropes and learning about being safe on the water. This introductory course is ideal for anyone new to sailing. Topics covered include:
The yacht and yachting terms
Rope work
Underway and steering
Rules of the Road
Meteorology
Man overboard recovery
Clothing and equipment
Emergency equipment and safety precautions
On successful completion of the course syllabus you will be awarded the RYA Start Yachting Course completion certificate.
Ability after the course
Basic knowledge of yachting
Course cost includes
Full board whilst onboard the yacht
Safety equipment, i.e. lifejacket and safety line
Cooking gas
Fuel, although hopefully you will be doing more sailing than motoring
Mooring and marina fees
Secure marina car park
RYA Certificate