Yacht Manoeuvring Course - Take off & Landing

This is a 1 day intensive course designed to give you 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!

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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 - Typically £220 / Person

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.

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• Practical Courses - Own Boat Tuition - Bespoke sailing courses

• Theory Courses - Home Study Groups / Clubs

• Courses Delivery style & Follow Up

Previous Experience required: NONE
Please let us know if you have any special dietary, medical conditions or need any support with learning materials.

Course Content:

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
	Buy RYA Sail Cruising & Yachtmaster Scheme - Syllabus & Logbook at the RYA Shop
	Buy RYA Introduction to Boat Handling for Sail and Power at the RYA Shop