Anglia Sea Ventures

This course is targeted at those who want to learn to sail before going on a Flotilla Holiday. It is available as 2 day course. It has been designed by Anglia Sea Ventures in consultation with flotilla holiday companies to ensue that you are suitably prepared and therefore able to get the most out of your holiday.

By the end of your course you should be competent at berthing, mooring and anchoring a yacht , steering, sail handling and reefing, ropework, man-over-board recovery, safety on board, chart work, planning and skippering a short passage by day plus emergency operation of a marine VHF radio.

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 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.

Note this is not an RYA recognised course.

Previous experience

No previous sailing experience required.

Location

Haven Marina, Ipswich, East Anglia

Duration

Each course lasts 2 days (1 night on board)

Course start dates

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

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.

Restrictions

The minimum age 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.

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

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.