Anglia Sea Ventures

If you ask skippers what they fear most about sailing and they will almost certainly say "parking the boat".

This one-day course is designed to teach skippers and crew how to handle a yacht under power including parking (berthing) and maneuvering in a confined space. We will spend the day practicing both in the vast basin of the Haven Marina and in the tidal waters of the River Orwell.

The course is designed to appeal to all experience levels whether you are learning to berth a boat for the first time or you are an experienced skipper wanting to hone your skills and enhance your repertoire.

At the end of this course you will have gained first hand experience of handling a yacht under power and will have developed techniques that can be applied to any yacht under various tide and wind conditions.

NOTE: This is not an RYA course.

Course start dates (Check Availability)

Other dates are available subject to demand so please contact us if your preferred dates are not listed above.

Previous Experience

Some practical boat handling experience.

Location

Haven Marina, Ipswich, East Anglia

Duration

1 day practical workshop (09:00 to 17:00 hours)

What's included

Tuition and refreshments. Lunch is not included but reasonably priced meals are available at the marina.

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.