This week is for anybody who would like some additional sea time and tuition in preparation for undertaking the RYA Coastal Skipper/Yachtmaster Exam with the content being defined by those on board. 

Whether you are looking to hone you passage planning, pilotage, night navigation or close quarter manoeuvring, this week provides the perfect opportunity to gain some additional experience sailing under the guidance of one of our highly experienced and knowledgeable skippers.  

Meals onboard: The boat will be stocked to provide three meals per day as well as snacks and drinks. If you have any special dietary requirements please note them when booking. 

The Yacht: 38ft Hanse 385. Commercially coded by RYA/MCA as category 2 compliant the yacht can carry 6 people including the Skipper. Facilities onboard include; heating, hot water, cooker, fridge, toilet, Radar, GPS and AIS. 

Arrival: All our week cruising courses begin at 7.00pm on the Sunday evening. Please meet your skipper in Reception at 7pm, where you will be given a short briefing, and be issued with waterproofs before driving down to the yacht, moored at Port Dinorwic, 5 minutes away from the Centre. You will stay onboard the yacht for all five nights of your course.  

Please bring with you; warm clothes, a sleeping bag and sailing wellies (not black soled) 

Next Steps: RYA Coastal Skipper/Yachtmaster Exam 

Recommended Reading 

RYA Yachtmaster Scheme Syllabus & Logbook (G158) 

Rules of the Road (G2)