Adrenaline rating
These popular recreational weeks can offer a variety of challenges depending on your experience.
You will be on board one of our regular RYA courses so an experienced instructor will be to hand to provide tuition in addition to just logging miles. Depending on your experience level we will try to assign you to a crew that will enable you to get the most out of your week.
These weeks are very much about learning and as well as having a great sail. They are ideal for gaining valuable experience which will help prepare you for subsequent courses.
During your time aboard, you will be living in the most spacious and luxurious sea school yacht in the region with separate living, sleeping and toilet/shower facilities. You will receive expert tuition from one of our experienced qualified RYA Instructors who is there not only to teach you but to ensure you have a most enjoyable time. Each night we will stay in a different marina with each one having excellent shoreside toilet and shower facilities. Domestic duties are shared by all on board and at the end of each course we ask you to help clean the yacht ready for the next crew.
The fee includes full board for the duration of your sail, tuition, wet weather and safety gear so there is nothing else to pay whilst on board.
Some previous sailing experience recommended
Haven Marina, Ipswich, East Anglia
Each course lasts 5 days (5 nights on board)
Other dates are available subject to demand so please contact us if your preferred dates are not listed.
Note that you will need to join the yacht the evening before the course start date for a pre-course briefing.
Tuition, accommodation and meals, fuel, harnesses and life jackets, wet weather gear. If you have any special dietary requirements please contact us. Dinner Friday/Sunday evening is not included.
The minimum age for this experience is 14 years and guests under 18 years must be accompanied by an adult. To operate within the safety parameters of the life saving equipment on board the maximum weight is 18 stone. No smoking on board.
To ensure full participation by all, you will share your experience with a maximum of 4 other students (usually 3).
Non-marking soft soled shoes or sailing boots (sorry but Wellington or garden boots are not suitable). Wet weather gear if you have any (we can supply some if you don't). A hat or cap. Sailing gloves. Change of clothing (It can get chilly out on the water so several layers of clothing are best rather than fewer thick layers). Please pack all items in a soft sports type bag that can be easily stowed
In case we go abroard please bring your Passport (and Visa for France or Belgium if necessary), EU Health Insurance card if you have one, cash for any purchases ashore in Sterling and Euros. Sun block, sun glasses, camera, sleeping bag and pillow case (we provide a pillow), wash gear and bath towel, G15 log book if you have one.
If this sail has to be cancelled due to adverse weather conditions, you will be offered an alternative date. Sailing requires a degree of physical exertion so if you have any doubts concerning your fitness please make us aware. Please consult your pharmacist or doctor if you require seasickness medication. There are wash and toilet facilities on board.
A deposit of £100 is required when booking. The balance is due 4 weeks prior to the sail date. To proceed, click the Buy and Book button above. If you have already paid a deposit and you wish to pay the balance, click here. We are sorry but vouchers must be paid for in full.
If you prefer to sit back and relax then chose something on the green scale.
If you are a thrill seeker hungry for excitement and a challenge, then go for red.