As a part of our continued expansion sailing willl be added to our list of courses and we will also be taking part in some of the best sailing events both here and abroad.
Musketeer of Stutton
Currently we have both a classic yacht and a more modern vessel available for both skippered charter and training purposes. We hope to be taking Musketeer to several classic yacht events both here and in Northern France.
Spaces will be fairly limited and on a first come first served basis so please contact the office on 01202 666118 for further details.
RYA Sail Cruising Scheme
Courses and private tuition can be provided on our school boat or your own vessel (subject to its suitablitly) with our instructors travelling to you.
Start Yachting Duration 2 Days. No Minimum Age. No Experience Required.
This two day course is an introduction to sailing and is the perfect way for those with no experience of sailing to try the sport before committing to more lengthy and expensive courses. At the end of the course candidates should expect to have a basic understanding of yachting, covering - thhe yacht, ropework, underway, rules of the road, man overboard recovery, clothing and equipment, emergency equipment and precautions,and meteorology.
Students holding the Start Yachting Certificate can go on to complete Competent Crew in the reduced time of 3 days or 2 weekends
Course Dates and Prices
Competent Crew Duration 5 Days . No Age Limit . No Experience Required
Learn how to sail the above vessel with expert tuition from our team of dedicatated instrucors, The RYA "comp crew" course is the beginning to your sailing career learn how to helm, hoist sails and integrate as part of a close knit team aboard our training vessel "Musketeer of Stutton"
Day Skipper Practical Duration 5 Days. Minimum Age 16.
Experience - 5 days, 100 miles, 4 night hours on board a sailing yacht. Basic navigation and helmsmanship. It is recommended by the RYA candidates have completed the Day Skipper shorebased course beforehand
Moving on from "comp crew" we teach you how to take command of vessel and crew to get the best from both the sails and your fellow students. Taking the boat out for 5 days you will cover a distance of over 100 miles under both sail and power ( dependant on wind), whilst learning how to manouver in confined spaces, how to sail to the best of your abilities in open waters how to navigate with both traditional and electronic methods, giving you the knowledge and skills to skipper a vessel by day in familiar waters.
Throughout your five days aboard you will also cover preparation for sea, deck work, navigation, pilotage, meteorology, rules of the road, maintenance and repair work, engines, victualling, emergency situations, yacht handling under power, yacht handling under sail, passage making and night cruising.
Course Dates and Prices
Coastal Skipper
Duration 5 Days. Minimum Age 17.
Experience -15 days, 2 days as skipper, 300 miles, 8 night hours Boat handling to the standard of Day Skipper and navigation to shorebased Coastal Skipper
An intensive course that looks to build upon the experiences and knowledge you have gained through the sea miles previously acquired on either your own or chartered vessel. This course advances your skippering skills to enable you to undertake more challenging coastal passages by day and night, boat handling in more adverse conditions and a deeper all round knowledge. At the end of the course you should have knowldegde to gain the experience to take you to the lofty heights of yachtmaster.
It is strongly recommended that students have previously attended the Caostal Skipper / Yachtmaster shorebased course as the intensity of the training does not afford time for covering the theory element covered on the shorebased course., which is put into practice.
Course Dates and Prices
Yachtmaster Exam Prep Minimum age 18 The Yachtmaster Certificate of Compentence is an extremely demanding exam and for which their is no formal training course as you would find with the Day and Coastal Skipper Certificates. However many candidates undertake tuition in preparation to their yachtmaster exam to ensure they have the required level of skill and knowlede. As their is no formal course the tuition can be flexbile to suit the needs of each candidate and focus on areas that perhaps may need the most attentiion.
The Yachtmaster Exam Minimum Age 18 To take the exam candidates can book throuh the RYA or training centre and can complete on either their own boat or a training centre vessel. The examiner is provided by the RYA.
Expereince Required -50 days, 2,500 miles including at least 5 passages over 60 miles measured along the rhumb line from the port of departure to the destination, acting as skipper for at least two of these passages and including two which have involved overnight passages. 5 days experience as skipper. At least half this mileage and passages must be in tidal waters. All qualifying seatime must be within 10 years prior to the exam
Cerification Required A restricted (VHF only) Radio Operators Certificate or a GMDSS Short Range Certificate or higher grade of marine radio certificate. A valid first aid certificate (first aid qualifications held by Police, Fire and Armed Services are acceptable).
Duration.8-12 hours for 1 candidate, 10-18 hours for 2 candidates. No more than two candidates can be examined in 24 hours and no more than four candidates can be examined in one 2 day session.
Mile Builders
Want to extend your knowledge and gain sea miles?
If you are looking to gain experience and miles at your given level, we have crewing opportunities on deliveries and charters. Please call us to see what's avaialble
Alternatively you may wish to charter "Musketeer" and an instructor during our quieter times at a lower rate, please call for details 01202 666118
