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O B Sailing
RYA Keelboat Training
Our training centre has a great reputation and success rate. Run by Neil Crowder and his team of RYA qualified instructors we aim to get you through the course as quickly and thoroughly as we can.
We therefore only offer courses to individuals or small family/friend groups. We won't mix you with people you don't know and keep our course numbers to a minimum - to give you more hands on experience.
The National Sailing Scheme enables you to learn to sail a larger cruising yacht with confidence. The course has been developed to complement other RYA courses such as Day Skipper, which concentrates on navigation and regulations rather than sailing techniques.
This is a great way to prepare for a new boat, flotilla or bareboat charter holiday. Many charter companies now ask for Level 2 as a minimum qualification in the Mediterranean.
You can shorten your Competent Crew course by 3 days with the Level 2 certificate.
We use our fleet of Beneteau Oceanis charter yachts to train on, which range from 32-feet to 37-feet, depending on availability. All are wheel-steered and fully equipped for cruising.
Prices
Each course costs £100 per person per day (minimum of 2 people per session)
If you prefer to learn alone, one to one tuition is £200 per day.
A five-day course costs £450 per person.
One to one tuition on a 5-day course is £800.
All the courses include refreshments, safety equipment, RYA Logbook and certificates as required.
Ring Neil on 015395 52338 or 07836 525992 to discuss your individual requirements
If you would like a “taster session” please refer to the Skippered Charter section.
To Book a training course you will need to fill in an enquiry form either online or a print version;
Online form - click here
Printable form - click here. (MS Word document)
We strongly recommend contacting us to enquire whether the dates you require are available before sending in this form and payment to us. you can do that here, or by calling us on one of these two telephone numbers 07836 525992 or 015395 52338
The course is split into 4 levels -
RYA Level 1 — Start Sailing - Getting Afloat
Knowledge level and previous experience - none required
This 1-2 day course will introduce you to sailing and go through the basics of handling a yacht with some basic theory and simple techniques. You will be able to prepare the boat, handle the sails, sail upwind and downwind with confidence. Sail in light winds under supervision.
RYA Level 2 — Basic Skills - The foundation of the sport
Knowledge level and previous experience - To Level 1 standard
Sometimes combined with Level 1 into a 5-day course; to complement your previous experience you can now start more advanced skills such as sail setting, mooring, coming alongside, handling under power, man over board drill and anchoring. Collision regulations are also covered. On successful completion you will be able to confidently take charge of a yacht in light wind conditions.
RYA Seamanship Skills — Sail independently
Knowledge level and previous experience - To Level 2 standard
To take this course you need to have successfully completed Level 2 as it introduces skills needed to handle a yacht in more demanding strong wind conditions. This will give you the confidence to make seamanlike decisions in safety. Anchoring, mooring and coming alongside, reefing sails, heaving to are just some of the areas covered.
RYA Sailing with Spinnakers
Again aimed at sailors who have completed Level 2 you will be able to rig the boat, launch and retrieve, gybe and trim for the best possible course downwind using a conventional spinnaker
Each course normally takes 2 days to complete
5 Day Intensive Course
A great way to learn quickly is on a 5 day intensive course. This really is a fast way to build your skills and confidence. Most sailors achieve Level 2 with confidence during this time.