This 2 day course will give you the confidence to safely explore your local area. It includes passage planning and decision making for cruising in small boats. Preparing and planning for a day cruise, pilotage and decision making including adverse conditions. You will be able to plan and execute a cruise after this course.

Skills and background knowledge to at least Level 3 standard

Meals

Participants should bring a packed lunch, you are welcome to use the fridge and microwave at the centre. Alternatively, lunch can be purchased from nearby shops and restaurants.

Refreshments

Hot drinks and water are available from the Centre.

Valuables

We do have a small safe onsite that can hold phones and car keys, however we suggest leaving expensive valuables at home.

Clothing List

We will provide all specialist equipment such as buoyancy aids, wetsuits and waterproofs.

We advise you bring:

1. Closed toe footwear
2. Warm layers would be useful such as a fleece or jumper. It can be much cooler on the water.
3. Woolly hat / Sun hat
4. Change of clothes - other than the ones you will wear afloat

Towel, Sun Glasses & security strap, sun screen.

For more information about the full RYA National Sailing Scheme syllabus, please click here