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RYA Start Yachting Weekend Sailing Course / Break
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...from Scotlands Sailing Company. |
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The RYA Start Yachting Weekend Sailing Course is a short introduction to sailing for complete beginners or just as a weekend sailing break. By the end of the course you will have experienced steering a yacht, sail handling, ropework and be aware of safety on board. Holders of the Start Yachting certificate can go on to complete the full RYA Competent Crew Certification in just a further two weekends!
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Course Topics
Course Topics |
Prices & Info
Prices & Info |
Dates & Booking
Dates & Booking |
FAQ's & Videos
FAQ's & Videos |
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1. The Yacht
2. Ropework
3. Underway
4. Rules of the Road |
5. Meteorology
6. Man Overboard Recovery
7. Clothing & Equipment
8. Emergency Equipment & Precautions |
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a) Basic knowledge of sea terms, parts of a boat, her rigging and sails.
b) Ability to tie the following knots: figure of eight, round turn and two half-hitches, bowline.
c) Securing a rope to a cleat.
d) Use of winches and jamming cleats.
e) Has experienced sailing a yacht on all points of sail.
f) Can steer a yacht under sail or power.
g) Can keep an efficient lookout at sea. |
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h) Knows where to obtain a weather forecast.
i) Understands the action to be taken to recover a man overboard.
j) Understands and complies with the rules for the wearing of safety harnesses, lifejackets and personal buoyancy aids.
k) Is aware of of hazards on board a yacht.
l) Knows the action to be taken in the event of an emergency. |
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 Over 16? ... Earn <£22k? Get Full Funding for this course!
2 Nights' / Full Board (Sat/Sun)
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One of the great advantages of a ScotSail Course or Experience, is that you and your crew can choose where you want to go. Getting involved in the decision making process is vital and really is all part of the fun. You and your crew have the power, with your Course/Experience Instructor, to decide where you will go. This decision will of course be taken according to the dictates of the weather, course / experience requirements and other factors - perhaps you've always wanted to buy the famous Isle of Arran Cheese, acquire luxury perfumes and soaps from Arran Aromatics, sample fresh fish and chips on the Isle of Bute or eat locally caught salmon in a restaurant in Tarbert? |
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A typical course or experience, be it a week or a weekend sailing, will entail leaving our centre at Largs Yacht Haven and engaging in sailing activities and training during the day, whilst en route to a destination. You will likely cover many tens of miles up to 100+ miles per week, and you will also have the opportunity to participate in a 4-hour night sail.
Click HERE to Launch Interactive Map & Choose Places to Visit!
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Step 1: Choose Weekend Dates |
Sat/Sun 2/3 April 2011
Sat/Sun 9/10 April 2011
Sat/Sun 16/17 April 2011
Sat/Sun 23/24 April 2011 |
Sat/Sun 30/1 Apr/May 2011
Sat/Sun 7/8 May 2011
Sat/Sun 14/15 May 2011
Sat/Sun 21/22 May 2011
Sat/Sun 28/29 May 2011 |
Sat/Sun 4/5 June 2011
Sat/Sun 11/12 June 2011
Sat/Sun 18/19 June 2011
Sat/Sun 25/26 June 2011 |
Sat/Sun 2/3 July 2011
Sat/Sun 9/10 July 2011
Sat/Sun 16/17 July 2011
Sat/Sun 23/24 July 2011
Sat/Sun 30/31 July 2011 |
Sat/Sun 6/7 August 2011
Sat/Sun 13/14 August 2011
Sat/Sun 20/21 August 2011
Sat/Sun 27/28 August 2011 |
Sat/Sun 3/4 September 2011
Sat/Sun 10/11 September 2011
Sat/Sun 17/18 September 2011
Sat/Sun 24/25 September 2011 |
Sat/Sun 1/2 October 2011
Sat/Sun 8/9 October 2011
Sat/Sun 15/16 October 2011
Sat/Sun 22/23 October 2011
Sat/Sun 29/30 October 2011 |
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(NB: Check-In is on Friday Evenings @ 1800hrs) |
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