This is a 1 - 3 day intensive course designed to give the ability to moor sailing yachts under power without fuss or damage.
Ever noticed how marinas are generally set up with the visitor's moorings located in front of the bar? - So patrons can relax with a drink and watch yachts crash and relationships dissolve right in front of them. This course is the cure and may save your marriage & relationships!
max 4 students to 1 examiner per boat.
Minimum Age:18+ unaccompanied - 16-17 accompanied by an adult.
Younger people should be with their parents and ideally on a private charter
On Application
1 day - starting at 8.30am finishing at 4.30pm with breaks whenever it suits.
By mutual agreement we could take 45 minutes for lunch.
Previous Experience required: NONE
Please let us know if you have any special dietary, medical conditions or need any support with learning materials.
| Q&A | Learning styles | Safety briefing | Hull design |
| Planning for departure | Boat design | Pivot point | Skid |
| Water flow / steering | Bow thrusters | Prop design & function | Thrust effect & rudder |
| Current flow- direction / rate? | Wind - direction / rate | Obstacles & Escape | Springs |
| Crew - prep and engagement | Etiquette & Costs if it goes wrong | Comming alongside | Turning in confined space |
| Control with and without steerage way | Ferry gliding |
| NMI Workbook | |
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Buy RYA Sail Cruising & Yachtmaster Scheme - Syllabus & Logbook at the RYA Shop |
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Buy RYA Introduction to Boat Handling for Sail and Power at the RYA Shop |
