Anglia Sea Ventures

This is an advanced skippering course for those who have considerable knowledge of sailing and navigation, wanting to undertake coastal passages by day and night. Each trainee will skipper more challenging passages and learn more about passage planning, pilotage by day and night, boat handling, safety and emergency situations.

It is not feasible to go straight from a day skipper course to a coastal skipper course. Students must have skippered yachts in a non-RYA course environment before contemplating this course.

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. You will have the oportunity to practice many aspects of skippering the yacht including passage planning, day and night pilotage, sail trim, advanced boat handling manouvres under power and sail and crew management. You will also assist in all the day to day routines on board. 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 course fee includes full board for the duration of your course, tuition, wet weather and safety gear so there is nothing else to pay whilst on board.

By the end of your week, you should feel confident to skipper a yacht on coastal passages by day or night.

The minimum course duration is five consecutive days.

When you have successfully completed the course syllabus you will receive a completion certificate. If you have enjoyed your sailing experience then you should consider taking the Coastal skipper or Yachtmaster® exam.

Click here to view the course syllabus

Previous experience

15 days with 5 days acquired through sailing other than RYA courses. 2 days as skipper, 300 miles, 8 night hours.

Marine Short Range DSC VHF certificate

First Aid certificate

Boat handling to the standard of the Day Skipper practical sail cruising course and navigation to the standard of the Coastal Skipper/Yachtmaster shorebased course.

Location

Haven Marina, Ipswich, East Anglia

Duration

Each course lasts 5 days (5 nights on board)

Course start dates

Other dates may be 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.

What's included

Tuition, accommodation and meals, fuel, harnesses and life jackets, wet weather gear. If you have any special dietary requirements please contact us. Dinner Friday evening is not included.

Restrictions

The minumum age is 18 years. To operate within the safety parameters of the life saving equipment on board the maximum weight is 18 stone. No smoking on board.

Number on board

To ensure full participation by all, numbers will be limited to a maximum of 5 students per course (usually 4).

What to wear

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

What to bring

During a 5 day course we may go abroard so 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.

Other things you should know

If this course 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 toilet facilities on board. Please be aware that your instructor will need to be satisfied that you have demonstrated the appropriate level of competence before a course completion certificate will be awarded. Attending a course does not automatically result in a course completion certificate being issued. If for any reason you do not meet the required standard your instructor will provide you with an action plan identifying areas for improvement.

Payment

A £100 deposit per person is required when booking. The balance is due 4 weeks prior to the course 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 advance.