Anglia Sea Ventures

Some RYA courses require you to have experienced sailing at night as a prerequisite to attending a course. However obtaining night hours can be difficult if you do not own a boat or you do not feel you are experienced enough to try on your own.

This one-day/night course is designed to give skippers and crew experience of how to navigate a yacht at night under power and/or sail. It includes safety tips for night time sailing, a night time pilotage exercise and a short coastal passage, plus the chance to experience the magnificent sight of Felixstowe at night as we nestle in amongst some of the largest ships in the world.

The course is designed to appeal to all experience levels whether you want to enjoy sailing under the stars out of curiosity or you are a more experienced skipper or crew member wanting to hone your night time skills and log night hours/miles.

At the end of the sail you will have logged 6 to 8 night hours. You may leave the yacht on arrival back at the marina or stay on board (subject to availability of a berth) and depart the following morning.

NOTE: This is not an RYA course.

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

Some practical boat handling experience.

Location

Haven Marina, Ipswich, Suffolk, East Anglia

Duration

1 day practical sail (14:30 until midnight) plus accomodation on board after the sail should you require it.

What's included

Tuition, accomodation on-board after the night sail (subject to availability), fuel, wet weather gear, life jackets and safety gear, refreshments, evening meal underway.

Restrictions

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.

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