Anglia Sea Ventures

This intensive 9-day course covers both the Day Skipper shorebased and practical. The first four days will be spent in our classroom covering the theoretical side of the syllabus followed by 5 days coastal sailing aboard one of our training yachts where you will be given the opportunity to skipper the yacht for at least one passage.

There are two assessments that you must sit. A Navigation paper will be taken on day 4 and a general short answer paper will be taken during the practical course.

The best skippers are highly competent and confident crew. If you have not crewed a sailing yacht before then you must enrol on a Competent Crew course or obtain equivalent crewing experience before attempting to skipper a yacht.

By the end of this course, you should feel confident to skipper a small yacht in familiar waters by day.

When you have successfully completed the course syllabus you will receive day skipper shorebased and practical completion certificates. If you have enjoyed your sailing tuition then after gaining further sailing experience you might like to consider advanced skippering by enrolling on one of our Coastal Skipper shorebased courses followed by a Coastal Skipper practical course.

Click here to view the shorebased course syllabus
Click here to view the practical course syllabus

Duration

9 days (5 nights on board, 4 days in the classroom) commencing 09:00 hours Saturday until 17:30 Sunday week.

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

A minimum of 5 days (7 recommended), 100 miles, 4 night hours on board a sailing yacht.

An understanding of basic navigation and helmsmanship. You should have attended a Competent Crew course or posses equivalent crewing knowledge and experience before taking this course.

Location

Haven Marina, Ipswich, East Anglia

What's included

The fee includes shorebased and practical tuition, RYA course pack, accommodation on-board for the duration of your course. Bed & breakfast is provided during the shorebased part (reasonably priced lunches and dinners are available in or near the Marina). Full board is provided during the practical part.

Restrictions

The minimum age is 14 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

Notepad, soft leaded pencils, pencil sharpener, rubber, Portland chart plotter and dividers. During the practical part 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 deposit is required of £200 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.