Take the sailing course you've always promised yourself in the Mediterranean
 
For the complete beginner “Learning the Ropes”

The Competent Crew course, is the first rung of the ladder. It is for the absolute beginner to learn the basics and to enjoy the delights of sailing a cruising yacht. It is also an ideal stepping stone for dinghy sailors to try yachting and for those who have already done some crewing but wish to learn the right way! You will be taught the fundamentals of crewing such as knots, nautical terms, sail handling and helming as well as how to ‘live’ in the environment of a cruising yacht. Safety is paramount in all courses and you will learn to operate flares, lifejackets, safety harnesses, liferafts, assist in the recovery of a man overboard, and participate in at least one evening/night sail. Typically, the days will be spent sailing from bay to bay getting accustomed to your boat, whilst enjoying the warm sun and clear waters of the Mediterranean and the freedom that a yachting holiday provides.

For those individuals who have previously crewed
“Taking Charge” A Day Skipper Course

Experience required:
A knowledge of basic navigation and sailing ability-comp crew or above.

Skippering a yacht for the first time can be a daunting yet exhilarating experience. This course is designed to teach you how to ‘take charge’ safely and confidently. A skipper does much more than navigate. He/she is responsible for the complete safety and well being of the yacht and crew. These responsibilities include weather forecasting, engine maintenance, sail selection and handling, passage planning, navigation and pilotage. At the end of the course you should be confident to skipper a cruising yacht on short passages by day.

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What‘s Included:
• Return flights from The UK. add £45 for regional departures
• Return transfers from airport to and from your yacht
• 5 days instruction and 7 nights accommodation on board the yacht
• Bedding and safety equipment
• Transit log, diesel and water whilst on learn to sail
• RYA qualified instructor (supplied by the school)

What‘s not Included:
• Any meals
• Drinks or beverages
• RYA Log Book (£10 charge locally from the school)

Successful crew members can choose to sail independently from the instructor on the last day. The learn to sail itinerary follows the flotilla routes on the same departure dates.

ALL INSTRUCTION IS BASED ON ONE INSTRUCTOR ON YOUR YACHT GIVING YOU PERSONAL ATTENTION WHETHER YOUR PARTY IS JUST FOR TWO OR A MAXIMUM o f FOUR.

The schools instructor will introduce you to the basics of seamanship and sailing - Ideal for couples and families.

FOR THE RIGHT CHOICE OF INSTRUCTION LEVEL AND YACHT AVAILABILITY

CALL SETSAIL ON  01787 310445 OR EMAIL  boats@setsail.co.uk

In 2008 we still have availability for 29th Sept or 6th 13th and 20th October.