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.

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 as crew from time to time.

During your time aboard, you will be living in one of the most spacious and luxurious sea school yachts in the region. 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 at a different location either in a marina, at anchor or mooring to a buoy. 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.

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

Click here to view the Coastal Skipper course preparation checklist

Duration

5 days (mid-week) commencing 20:30 hours Sunday until 16:30 Friday.
5 days (inc. a weekend) commencing 20:30 hours Tues, Thurs or Fri until 16:30 Sun, Tues or Wed.

Course start dates (Check Availability)

Other dates may be available subject to demand so please contact us if your preferred dates are not listed.

Previous experience

15 days, preferably 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)

What's included

Our courses are fully inclusive with no hidden extras such as enforced meals ashore, berthing fees or wet weather gear hire. The fee includes tuition, accommodation, all meals, berthing fees, fuel, harnesses and life jackets and wet weather gear. If you have any special dietary requirements please contact us. Sorry but dinner on the first evening is not included so please ensure you have eaten before joining the yacht.

Restrictions

The minimum age is 18 years. Students 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. We are sorry but no smoking is allowed 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) who will be undertaking both skippering and crewing courses.

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. It can get chilly out on the water so several layers of clothing are best rather than fewer thick layers.

What to bring

During a 5 day course we may go abroad 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), change of clothing, wash gear and bath towel, G15 log book if you have one. Please pack all items in a soft sports type bag that can be easily stowed

Other things you should know

If this course has to be cancelled due to adverse weather conditions, you will be offered an alternative date. We recommend you take out holiday insurance to cover unforseen circumstanses, for example, having to cancel your course at a late date. Boating 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. 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 £200 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 full.