Anglia Sea Ventures

This 2 or 3 day course is targeted at those who want to learn to sail before going on a Flotilla Holiday. 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 will have practiced berthing, mooring and anchoring a yacht , steering, sail handling and reefing, rope work, man-over-board recovery, safety on board, basic chart work, planning and skippering a short passage by day plus emergency operation of a marine VHF radio.

The course does not cover the marine highway code as there is not enough time during this course. It is strongly recommended that you enrol on the on-line RYA Essential Navigation & Seamanship course to learn this, preferably before you attend this course.

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.

If you are intending to bareboat charter a yacht abroad, where you are not part of a flotilla, you will likely need to hold the ICC or RYA Day Skipper qualification. Please contact us if you would like to discuss this further.

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.

Note this is not an RYA recognised course.

Duration

2 days commencing 20:30 hours Friday until 16:30 Sunday.
3 days commencing 20:30 hours Thursday or Friday until 16:30 Sunday or Monday.

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

No sailing experience is required. It is recommended that you enrol on an RYA Essential Navigation & Seamanship on-line course to learn the marine highway code.

Location

Haven Marina, Ipswich, Suffolk, East Anglia

What's included?

Our courses are fully inclusive with no hidden extras such as enforced meals ashore, berthing fees or wet weather gear hire. The fee includes tuition, accommodation, all meals, berthing fees, fuel, harnesses and life jackets and wet weather gear. If you have any special dietary requirements please contact us. Sorry but dinner on the first evening is not included so please ensure you have eaten before joining the yacht.

Restrictions

The minimum age is 14 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 chest or waist size (which ever is the greater) must be less than 50 inches (127cm). 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 (non black) 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

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. 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. 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.

Payment

A 100 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. We are sorry but vouchers, must be paid for in advance.