Anglia Sea Ventures

This is an excellent offshore sailing week for those who have sailed before and want to undertake extended offshore passages by day and night. You will undertake challenging sails in excess of 60 miles (usually to Holland and/or Belgium subject to weather) and learn about watch keeping, offshore navigation, pilotage by day and night, preparation for heavy weather, safety and emergency situations. Expect to log over 200 miles.

The course fee includes all meals underway (not including meals when ashore) for the duration of your course, tuition, wet weather and safety gear.

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.

If you are considering taking a Yachtmaster certificate of competence or you would like to experience sailing offshore then this is an ideal course.

Please note this is not an RYA training course.

Duration

5 days (mid-week) commencing 20:30 hours Sunday until 16:30 Friday.
7 days (7 nights on board) commencing 20:30 hours Friday until 16:30 Friday.

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

RYA Day Skipper practical course or equivalent sail cruising experience RYA Day Skipper shorebased certificate or equivalent navigation experience.

Location

Haven Marina, Ipswich, East Anglia

What's included

Tuition, accommodation and meals underway (meals when ashore are not included), fuel, harnesses and life jackets, wet weather gear. If you have any special dietary requirements please contact us. Sorry but dinner on Friday/Sunday evening is not included so please ensure you have eaten before joining the yacht.

Restrictions

The minimum age is 16 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. 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. This is not an RYA course.

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.