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| ABC SAILING |

RYA Day Skipper Theory courses in Surrey
Where?
Classes are held at the beautiful Tanyard Hall on the A25 midway between Guildford and Dorking at Gomshall. It is easy to find and parking is free.
Tanyard Hall has been updated to the highest standards with carpeting, good heating and clean, modern facilities. It is a far more comfortable and welcoming environment than the
adult education classrooms or portacabin options offered by some.
What?
You will learn about tides, navigation, weather forecasting, safety and much more.
Who?
Complete novices or those with some experience are welcome, whether you plan to go yachting, motor boating or jet skiing.
When?
Evening. On Monday evenings from 12th January 2009 for eleven weeks and then Saturday 28th March
School run daytime. Fridays 9.30am - 2.30pm for nine weeks from 16th January 2009.
How much?
Costs are £325 per person. This very competitive rate is possible because ABC Sailing is a theory specialist RYA sea school not a massive commercial venture with lots of yachts to maintain. With prices so competitive please book early to avoid disappointment.
How?
ABC Sailing is run by a dedicated Principal, Rupert Hugh Emerson.
Rupert is a patient trainer with enormous experience that extends beyond sailing, so he brings with him modern training techniques that make learning fun. We work in pairs, groups and individually, adapting the pace of learning for different people. You will not feel under pressure. You will enjoy the learning and relish the interaction with your fellow students.
Find out more about Rupert by visiting www.kippatravels.com or buy his book, 'Skippering Kippa, a virgin voyage around Britain', available directly from ABC Sailing for £12.95 plus post and packing.
Get in touch now.
Call ABC Sailing on 01483 202406
Visit www.abcsailing.co.uk
Email abcsailing@fastmail.fm |
| English Channel |
Motor |
Sail |
Power |
Dinghy |
Corr. |
Theory |
| UK, Surrey
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No
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No
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No
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No
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No
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Yes
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| Alfer Sea School Ltd |

ALFER SEA SCHOOL GIBRALTAR, an RYA Training Centre and a full member of the British Marine Federation and the Marine Leisure Association.
Go abroad to take your RYA sailing course in a warm sunny location, which is steeped in history and sail in tidal waters between Gibraltar, Morocco, Ceuta and Spain. The area is a hot spot for fascinating marine life, pods of dolphins, pilot whales and even Orcas are a common sight across the Strait of Gibraltar.
Alfer Sea School's courses are tidal and we offer a range of leisure and professional qualifications from the RYA Sail Cruising and Motor Cruising Schemes.
Whether you are newcomer to sailing and embarking on your first Competent Crew Course or a seasoned sailor undertaking the Yachtmaster Offshore or Yachtmaster Ocean exams, we can train you at every step of the way and because we respect that you are using your hard earned leave, we focus not only in providing expert tuition, which is second to none, but in providing a complete experience for you to treasure.
As a family run business, client satisfaction is of the utmost importance to us and thats why our personal touch, attention to detail and friendly, yet professional environment keep our clients returning year after year.
Singles, groups and families are always welcome.
Skippered yacht charter for couple, family and group sailing holidays or courses and own boat tuition are also available.
Yachtmaster Fast track courses for those looking at a career change or wanting to get ahead in their career can be undertaken all year round as full or part courses and at times to suit your availability.
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| Mediterranean West |
Motor |
Sail |
Power |
Dinghy |
Corr. |
Theory |
| Gibraltar
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No
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Yes
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Yes
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No
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No
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No
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| Allabroad Sailing Academy |

Allabroad Sailing Academy offers all RYA sail and motor cruising course all year round in the warm tidal waters of Gibraltar, Morocco, Spain and Portugal. Choose between sheltered waters and challenging seas within the same day.
It is not necessary to undertake a RYA course for you can join us just to experience 3 countries, 2 continents and dolphins all in one week. Alternatively, why not charter a yacht with an instructor, a popular choice for groups and families of all ages.
Allabroad is run by family and friends who are all dedicated to providing quality courses and sailing experiences for all budding and professional sailors, whether you want to learn the ropes or become professional qualified, we make it personal. |
| Mediterranean West |
Motor |
Sail |
Power |
Dinghy |
Corr. |
Theory |
| Gibraltar
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No
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Yes
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Yes
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No
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No
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Yes
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| Anglia Sea Ventures |

RYA Training in East Anglia
Anglia Sea Ventures are an Ipswich based company providing RYA Sail and Powerboat Training, Private and Corporate Yacht Charter, Sailing Gift Experiences and Mile Builders on the beautiful East Coast of England.
As well as providing ample free parking at the marina, we are adjacent to Ipswich railway and bus stations providing links to London, the Midlands and the North East.
Whether you are looking for tuition or celebrating a special occasion we guarantee you an experience to remember.
SAIL TRAINING (TIDAL)
We offer the full range of RYA practical Sailing courses including Start Yachting, Competent Crew, Day Skipper, ICC, Coastal Skipper and Yachtmaster Offshore certificates of competence. Training can be taken either aboard our new training fleet at Ipswich or your own boat.
We also offer bespoke training courses including Flotilla preparation, milebuilding and offshore sailing.
POWERBOAT TRAINING (TIDAL)
We offer a full range of Powerboat training including Level 1, Level 2, ICC, Intermediate and Advanced. Courses can be taken aboard our brand new training RIB or your own powerboat.
SHOREBASED TRAINING
Our shore based courses complement our practical sail and powerboat courses.
Basic Navigation & Safety, Day Skipper theory, Coastal Skipper theory, CEVNI
Marine Radio (SRC), First Aid, Diesel Engine, Basic Sea Survival, Electronic Navigation, Raymarine equipment training. |
| English Channel |
Motor |
Sail |
Power |
Dinghy |
Corr. |
Theory |
| UK, East Anglia
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No
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Yes
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Yes
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No
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No
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Yes
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| Club Sail |

Est. in 1986 Club Sail offers Yacht charter, RYA Tidal courses and Powerboat courses with all year around sailing in the uncrowded seas of the sunny Canaries - from its base in the new marina at San Miguel, Tenerife. Run by Andrew Williams, and his team, Club Sail is family business who focuses on quality holidays putting you first.
CHARTER - Offering skippered and bareboat yacht charter our prices include: - Transfers from and to Tenerife South airport no additional costs or waiting around for a taxi - Bedding and towels no need to bring your own - Light weight waterproofs just in case - Welcome pack a bottle of wine, some olives, loaf of bread, tea, coffee, sugar, milk and butter. - Gas - 1/4 tank Diesel oil enough for a normal week - Dingy and outboard - Cleaning prior to and after your charter so no hidden costs.
Also available are our unique SAIL IN COMPANY charters. These are ideal for those clients who wish to step up from flottila holidays, but are not quite ready for bareboat charters. With guidance provided by one of our Instructors you sail to the same harbours each night as one of our school boats.
RYA TIDAL COURSES - As the first overseas RYA approved training centre Club Sail moved to the Canaries in 1987, and runs all the RYA's training courses: Start Yachting Competent Crew Day Skipper (Tidal) Coastal Skipper.
Other courses available include: Continuation training Advanced boathandling Milebuilding Coastal Skipper MCA and Yachtmaster MCA preparation Yachtmaster Ocean passages.
All our courses are available on an individual and whole boat basis. Our prices include: - Transfers from and to Tenerife South airport no additional costs or waiting around for a taxi - Tuition from a Yachtmaster Instructor with more than 15 years experience we do not use instructors who have just qualified - 6 day courses - All our clients get their own cabin no need to share - Bedding and towels no need to bring your own - Light weight waterproofs just in case - Food and drink on board including a gin and tonic or a beer after a days sailing.
We also offer Club Class RYA Courses and Bareboat Skippered Yacht Charter on our new Hanse 400e, our pair of Sun Oyssey 39i's and our Bavaria 42.
CRUISING HOLIDAYS are also available (see our website for more details).
We can also offer: RYA SHOREBASED COURSES: Diesel Engine, First Aid, Sea Survival and VHF (SRC) ICC
POWERBOAT COURSES - Level 1, National Powerboat Certificate (Level 2 for your ICC), Intermediate and Advanced Powerboat
Diving courses Yacht management - offering a tailored package to suit your requirements Yacht rigging specialist.
Contact us at info@clubsail.com for more details or look at our website www.clubsail.com. |
| Atlantic |
Motor |
Sail |
Power |
Dinghy |
Corr. |
Theory |
| Spain (Canaries), Tenerife
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No
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Yes
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Yes
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No
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No
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Yes
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| Endeavour Sailing Ltd |

RYA SAILING SCHOOL
Based in Puerto Calero Lanzarote, offering all year round sailing in the clear, unspoilt waters with warm sunny weather. We pride ourselves on the quality & cleanliness of our boats, our extra touches for your comfort and our personal touch.
RYA TIDAL COURSES: Start Yachting Competent Crew Day Skipper (Tidal) Coastal Skipper.
Other courses available include: Milebuilding Coastal Skipper MCA and Yachtmaster MCA preparation Cruising Instructor Fast Track courses
Price includes: - Bedding and towels - Light weight waterproofs - All Breakfasts and lunches - 2 evening meals + wine - Gas - Fuel - Water - Mooring fees
COMBINATION COURSES: Basic Navigation & Competent Crew Day Skipper Practical & Theory
Price includes: - Bedding and towels - Light weight waterproofs - All Breakfasts and lunches - 2 evening meals + wine - Gas - Fuel - Water - Mooring fees - Training literature for theory courses - Use of navigation instruments. CRUISING HOLIDAYS/YACHT CHARTER: With a fully qualified RYA instructor, to help you get the most from your time with us, and allow you to do as much, or as little as you like.
Price includes: - Bedding and towels - Waterproofs - Life jackets - All Breakfasts and lunches - Gas - Fuel - Water - Mooring costs in Puerto Calero + 2 nights at other marinas - Cleaning prior to and after
RYA SHOREBASED COURSES: Basic Navigation, Day Skipper, Coastal & Yachtmaster, RYA First Aid Certificate, VHF Short Range Certificate.
ADVENTURE BREAKS: Start Sailing (2days) + PADI diving certificate (3 days)
Contact us at stephanie.endeavoursailing.com for more details or look at our website www.endeavoursailing.com
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| Atlantic |
Motor |
Sail |
Power |
Dinghy |
Corr. |
Theory |
| Spain (Canaries)
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No
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Yes
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No
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No
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No
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Yes
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| Grenada Bluewater-Sailing |

Grenada Bluewater-Sailing as an RYA training centre provides top quality tuition for the RYA practical and theory training schemes. Caribbean sailing holidays and individual berths are available sailing from Grenada the beautiful spice Island and the Grenadines.
Chao Lay is a beautiful Beneteau Oceanis 461 based in True Blue Bay Grenada. This year round sailing paradise is the perfect place to enjoy learning to sail. With warm seas tropical islands, varied wildlife and golden beaches it provides the base for your RYA course or sailing holiday in the sun.
This is a family run sailing school, with a reputation for excellence, offers comprehensive tuition for Theory and Practical courses.
Operating out of the Luxurious True Blue Bay resort, students are able to complete world class and internationally recognized sailing qualifications from a 2 day Start Yachting Course right up to the Yachtmaster standard.
With local knowledge of the Caribbean islands you can be sure your course will take you to some of the most beautiful spots in the Windward Islands. It is a great place to develop your sailing and navigation skills with trade winds and reefs to pilot your way through.
RYA Training in Grenada
Start Yachting Competent Crew Day Skipper Coastal Skipper Yachmaster Preparation ICC certificate
Shore based RYA Courses Basic Safety and Navigation Day Skipper theory Coastal Skipper/Yachtmaster Theory RYA First Aid SRC VHF Certification Radar Diesel Engine Maintenance |
| Caribbean |
Motor |
Sail |
Power |
Dinghy |
Corr. |
Theory |
| Grenada
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No
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Yes
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No
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No
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No
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Yes
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| Hamble Sea School |

Hamble School of Yachting is the leading independent RYA sea school in the UK, specialising in RYA Sailing, Motor and Powerboat courses. With over 25 years of experience we have a track record for providing high quality tuition to thousands of students. We offer the whole range of RYA courses from Start Yachting to Yachtmaster Ocean. We also run a modular fast track sailing course taking you from beginner to qualified skipper. Alongside these courses we offer a wide range of our own specialist courses such as Yacht Maintenance, Sail Trim and Boat Handling as well as courses for professionals to MCA/STCW standards.
The entire Hamble team is committed to providing the best tuition available in a safe, informative and above all fun environment. Whether a complete novice starting out or a more experienced sailor looking to increase skills we guarantee that you will thoroughly enjoy your time with us. We take enormous pride in the quality of our instructors and skippers who are all patient, friendly and determined to make your experience as enjoyable and rewarding as possible.
Located within easy reach of London and only 10 minutes from the motorway network, you can soon be sailing down the beautiful River Hamble and straight out into the central Solent providing easy access to Cowes and the varied harbours and creeks of the Solent. Our practical courses are all inclusive with no hidden extras and you will be provided with everything you need including lots of fantastic food, sleeping bags with liners and pillows and quality wet weather gear. Shorebased courses are held in our modern purpose built teaching centre.
Whatever your reason for choosing the school you are assured of a very warm welcome from everyone here.
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| English Channel |
Motor |
Sail |
Power |
Dinghy |
Corr. |
Theory |
| UK, Solent
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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No
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No
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Yes
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| High Tide Sailing |

We use Westerly Yachts, not the less sea-kindly modern lightwieghts favoured by many other schools. Both are fully coded to MCA/RYA standards for operation in the Plymouth area and across the Channel. One vessel is a ketch, the other a sloop. Both Gypsy Moth IV & Lively Lady, the first two single-handed round the world yachts of Sir Francis Chichester and Sir Alec Rose are ketches. A ketch can give a flexibility of sail set not found on a sloop. We offer RYA Training - both Practical and Theory Courses. We also offer seven day fully catered gourmet sailing cruises, with the added availability of RYA Practical Training Course if required. These will cruise either the West Country, or the coast of Brittany and the Channel Isles. Contact us for further details.
Bespoke courses - we will tailor dates, itinerary and timings to suit you.
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| English Channel |
Motor |
Sail |
Power |
Dinghy |
Corr. |
Theory |
| UK, Plymouth
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No
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Yes
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No
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No
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Yes
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Yes
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| Interface Marine SARL |

Fully recognised British Marine Surveyor Phil Duffy is the principle of Interface Marine based on the French Riviera offering, Pre-Purchase, Condition & Valuation Surveys, Bank & Insurance surveys, from small craft to super yachts.
New build supervision with a critical eye to detail, both cosmetic & all importantly, operational from an ex Super Yacht Captain. Technical support & consultation.
RYA Theory Training in a Luxury Villa with panoramic views set in the hills of Provence 30 mins from Nice. Fully inclusive shorebased courses, a great spot to take a 'sun' sight! Partners Welcome. |
| Mediterranean West |
Motor |
Sail |
Power |
Dinghy |
Corr. |
Theory |
| France, French Riviera
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No
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No
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No
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No
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No
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Yes
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| Leading Light Sailing |

Leading Light is a new RYA sailing theory school focussed on providing quality tuition in quality surroundings with all your needs taken care of ... leaving you to get the most out of your learning experience.
Your training will be undertaken by tutors with a passion for, and an in-depth knowledge of sailing, who are also professional corporate level tutors with many years of corporate training experience. The training will be undertaken in 5* luxury; the very best possible surroundings. With the additional benefit of great food and outstanding amenities, all an integral part of the 'Stay & Learn' package.
To facilitate this new concept we have formed an innovative partnership with the Marriott Hotels to utilise their extensive, top of the range, conference facilities for delivery of all courses. The delegate package for 'Stay & Learn' not only includes preferential rates for the delegates, it also has a further range of offers for families and partners of delegates.
Courses are currently available at both the Meon Valley Marriott near Southampton in Hampshire, and the St. Pierre Marriott near Chepstow in Wales.
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| English Channel |
Motor |
Sail |
Power |
Dinghy |
Corr. |
Theory |
| UK
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No
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Yes
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No
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No
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No
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Yes
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| Marine Match |

Marine Match Is the most comprehensive marine training school directory on the web. Listing approximately 2000 individual marine training establishments it provides a truly global marine resource hub. Our aim is to deliver the market-leading web based marine training, crew and business portal with no gimmicks or clutter. Covering eleven major Governing bodies, including the RYA, PADI, BSAC, IKO, STA, MCA, BCU, Rescue3 and RLSS to name but a few and listing just short of 200 bespoke courses our comprehensive database enables you to search quickly for your requirements and/or update courses, crew, employment and business profiles.
Intuitive and efficient, Marine Match allows you to take full control of your listing. As a training school you can continually refine your details to reflect your changing circumstances. Information such as general descriptions, boats used, location, logo?s pricing, availability, contact details, shop links and a host of additional information can be uploaded, not least pricing and availability.
Why not become part of the Marine Match Community Today?
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| English Channel |
Motor |
Sail |
Power |
Dinghy |
Corr. |
Theory |
| UK, Sea Schools Listed Worldwide
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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| Menorca Cruising School and Charter |

Established in 1994, we offer the full range of RYA sail training courses, adapted to your special needs and abilities. Menorca's ideal coastline offers the best possible introduction for beginner crews, skipper and families. Also for bareboat charter its 100 mile long coastline enables a comfortable circumnavigation in a one week charter. Mediterranean weather, excellent instructors, Bavaria yachts, harbour front accommodation, two and a half hours from UK and you have a memorable, instructive and fun holiday all year round. Contact us to discuss your particular needs. |
| Mediterranean West |
Motor |
Sail |
Power |
Dinghy |
Corr. |
Theory |
| Spain (Balearics), Menorca
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No
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Yes
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No
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No
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No
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No
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| Mike Reeder School of Seamanship |

Mike Reeder, a Master Mariner and RYA Instructor, has successfully trained more than 400 Owners, Captains, Mates and Crew for their YACHTMASTERS certificates. His dedicated team of instructors arranges courses for the complete beginner through to YACHTMASTER (OCEAN) and the commercial endorsements. The instruction is both practical and/or theory, and the following are also arranged:-
OWN BOAT INSTUCTION
This is the most popular, and most sensible. If not possible, the school has MCA - coded motor cruisers available.
INTERNATIONAL CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCE (ICC)
This is a very popular course. We train for the Craft up to 24 meters in length. the certificate is required when visiting the coastal waterways of Europe. For the inland waters, the Code European des Voies de la Navigation Interieure (CEVNI) is also needed.
POWERBOAT (RIB) INSTRUCTION
For the level 1, level 2, Intermediate, and advanced certificates.
DIESEL ENGINE INSTRUCTION
A 1-day course.
VHF/SRC INSTRUCTION
On how to operate VHF fitted with Digital Selective Calling. A 1-day course which can be arranged in many different places, and /or in association with the Lymington Town Sailing Club.
CHARTER.
We have several motor cruisers available for charter including a 52' Fairline Targa, which we operate in association with Freedom Charters.
DELIVERY
Why not have the satisfaction and experience of delivering your own boat, over a short or long distance, with the expert help of an Instructor?
WHATEVER YOUR REQUIREMENTS OR NEEDS, PHONE MIKE REEDER ON 01590 - 674560 |
| English Channel |
Motor |
Sail |
Power |
Dinghy |
Corr. |
Theory |
| UK, Irish Sea
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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No
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No
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Yes
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| UK, Scotland
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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No
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No
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Yes
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| Irish Sea |
Motor |
Sail |
Power |
Dinghy |
Corr. |
Theory |
| Scotland
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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No
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No
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Yes
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| Mustang Sailing |

Shorebased theory in central Sussex, sailing on the Solent.
Mustang Sailing offer the full range of RYA navigation theory and one-day specialist courses at Ringmer nr Lewes in central Sussex, and all the RYA practical sail courses in the Solent, sailing from Universal Marina on the Hamble.
Mustang offer high quality courses to small groups of students. We restrict course numbers and engage only those instructors capable of delivering courses in an engaging and cordial manner.
We?re not running a high volume ?production line?, we train individuals, people who know what they want ? quality training, a comfortable atmosphere and a nice setting.
Classrooms in the countryside mean peace and quiet, big boats, nice instructors and only four students to a practical course mean more time hands-on and more learnt.
Our training centre at Ringmer nr Lewes is ideally placed for students in Sussex, Kent and London. Good road and rail links make us easy to get to.
International students flying into the London Airports get here quickly via the rail link to Lewes, only a ten minute taxi ride away from our training centre. Local accommodation is close by and available to suit all tastes and budgets.
Own boat tuition, whether a full RYA course, boat handling or electronics training we can put a great instructor onboard to teach you on your boat, using your kit, from your berth at your convenience.
One to one courses, even at short notice can often be arranged.
An owner-driven business we give unbiased advice freely and can be surprisingly flexible on course dates. Call Tricia to check us out on 08456 809 069 or click the link to our website.
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| English Channel |
Motor |
Sail |
Power |
Dinghy |
Corr. |
Theory |
| UK, Solent
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No
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Yes
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Yes
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No
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Yes
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Yes
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| UK, channel islands
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No
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Yes
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Yes
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No
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Yes
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Yes
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| UK, West Country
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No
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Yes
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Yes
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No
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Yes
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Yes
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| Mediterranean West |
Motor |
Sail |
Power |
Dinghy |
Corr. |
Theory |
| France
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No
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Yes
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Yes
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No
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Yes
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Yes
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| Nautilus Yachting |

Nautilus Yachting offers a wide choice of sailing holidays on yachts, catamarans & motoryachts worldwide. All holidays are excellent value and tailor-made to suit you.
We offer bareboat charters in Greece, Croatia, Turkey, France, Italy, Majorca & Tenerife, with or without discount flights, and a choice of 7 flotillas in Greece, Croatia & Turkey, with tuition if required. We also offer year-round charter in the Caribbean, including British Virgin Islands, Antigua, St Lucia & Grenadines and can arrange flight-inclusive holidays with all major airlines.
Nautilus Yachting is a licensed tour operator (ATOL 3016) and all our holidays are bonded for your protection. We have been organising sailing holidays for 15 years so try us for our friendly, efficient service, value for money and choice of sailing holidays, whether it's a family flotilla holiday or a bluewater cruise. |
| Mediterranean East |
Motor |
Sail |
Power |
Dinghy |
Corr. |
Theory |
| Greece
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No
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Yes
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No
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No
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No
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No
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| Turkey
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No
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Yes
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No
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No
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No
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No
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| Mediterranean West |
Motor |
Sail |
Power |
Dinghy |
Corr. |
Theory |
| Gibraltar
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No
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Yes
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No
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No
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No
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No
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| OCEANIC YACHTS |

Looking for the perfect Christmas Gift?
Why not book one of our training courses for that special someone!
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NEW - 1 DAY NAVIGATION WORKSHOPS NOVEMBER 09 TO MARCH 10
Call 0191 211 2765 or 0759 559 1080 for further details
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RYA Intensive Training Courses in North East England
Oceanic Sea School offers the very best in motor cruiser training in the North East.
As the North East's premier Sea School, we have the very best RYA Yachtmaster qualified instructors. We are passionate about our student's success and it shows in the results. Whether you are just beginning or a professional our training will be fun, effective and most of all an enjoyable experience
We offer the whole range of RYA courses from Helmsman to Yachtmaster Ocean. We also run intensive shore based courses from basic to astro-navigation and ocean meteorology. Alongside these courses, we offer a wide range of our own specialist courses such as marine radio short range, diesel engine maintenance and Radar.
1:4 Instructor Pupil Ratio
Day Skipper Practical course from £600
Our Sealine F37 is also available for Charter including bareboat (conditions apply). Licensed to carry 8 passengers and 2 crew up to 60 miles from a safe haven in both day and night conditions.
Royal Quays Marina North Shields is located within easy reach of Newcastle City centre. |
| North Sea |
Motor |
Sail |
Power |
Dinghy |
Corr. |
Theory |
| UK, North Sea and River Tyne
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Yes
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No
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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| Plas Menai |

Plas Menai is the National Watersports Centre and enjoys a magnificent location on the banks of the Menai Strait, overlooking Anglesey in North Wales. The waters of the Strait are ideal for sailing, windsurfing, canoeing and powerboating with easy access to the open sea and coastal scenery.
Cruise the uncluttered waters around the North Wales and Anglesey Coastline, the Irish Sea, across to the Isle of Man, down the Llyn Peninsular or up to Scotland.
RYA Cruising Syllabus from Competent Crew to Yachtmaster (Offshore)
Offshore Milebuilders, Flotilla Cruising and Cruising Weekends
RYA Cruising Instructor to Yachtmaster Instructor Up-date
Theory courses; Day Skipper theory; Coastal/Yachtmaster Theory, VHF, Sea Survival, Radar and First Aid
The centre also runs the RYA Dinghy Sailing syllabus from Learn to Sail through to Dinghy and Senior Instructor courses.
Powerboat Courses at the centre include;
RYA National Powerboat Level 2, Intermediate and Advanced Powerboat Training, Powerboat Instructor and Advanced Powerboat instructor.
Long-term instructors training courses are also available providing a gateway into the watersports industry.
The staff at Plas Menai hold some of the highest technical and coaching awards available and include; RYA Dinghy Coach Assessors, RYA Racing Coaches, RYA Powerboat Trainers, RYA Windsurfing Trainers, RYA Yachtmaster Examiners, BC Level 5 Sea and Inland Coaches, Mountain Instructors with SPA and ML, White Water Rescue Providers and First Aid Trainers.
Our award-winning centre was designed with comfort in mind and retains a friendly, warm and inviting atmosphere. The centre can accommodate up to 67 people and the bedrooms are comfortable with single beds and duvets. Most rooms are twin-bedded, although we do have a few single rooms and some with three or four beds for families and groups. All rooms are en-suite, with fitted wardrobes, tea and coffee making facilities and a television.
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| Irish Sea |
Motor |
Sail |
Power |
Dinghy |
Corr. |
Theory |
| Select country in Irish Sea, Wales
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No
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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No
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Yes
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| |
| Seafarer Cruising and Sailing Holidays |

Established in 1994, Seafarer are flotilla sailing and yacht charter specialists offering a high quality fleet and experienced crew. Flotilla bases are in Greece , Croatia and Turkey. They also operate beach club holidays in Greece with inclusive dinghy sailing, windsurfing and day yachts at their Ionian beach Club, which boasts excellent facilities and a superb beach front location. Sail & stay or Club / flotilla packages are a specialty. Worldwide yacht charter is available throughout the Mediterranean and Caribbean as well as the Seychelles, Far East and Australia. RYA sailing courses are offered from Poros in Greece in association with Poros Yachting Academy. Additionally Seafarer offer an extensive range of unique fully serviced yacht and small ship cruises in the Mediterranean, Far East & Caribbean. Seafarer are fully ATOL bonded (ATOL 9511) |
| Mediterranean East |
Motor |
Sail |
Power |
Dinghy |
Corr. |
Theory |
| Greece, Poros
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No
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Yes
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No
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No
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No
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No
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| Straits Sailing |

Come to enjoy an RYA sailing course in the delightful waters of the Strait of Gibraltar. We offer from Competent Crew through to Yachtmaster preparation on the practical side along with Y/M Ocean on the theory side. We are also the writers and publishers of the hugely successful Straits Sailing Handbook. The ESSENTIAL pilot book for the area. The book that the other schools refer to. Satisfied students.............. Sue from Oxfordshire ' ..... the week with Straits Sailing boosted my confidence and was a great learning experience.....' Jonathan from London ' ........the whole experience was excellent from beginning to end. Tuition and people superb. Well done.....' ' Thank you for a most enjoyable and rewarding week.......' David from Woking
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| Mediterranean West |
Motor |
Sail |
Power |
Dinghy |
Corr. |
Theory |
| Gibraltar
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No
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Yes
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No
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No
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No
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No
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| Spain (Balearics)
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No
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Yes
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Yes
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No
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No
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Yes
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| Tiller School of Navigation & Seamanship |

RYA Shorebased Correspondence Courses
Basic Navigation and Safety Day Skipper
Coastal Skipper/Yachtmaster Offshore Yachtmaster Ocean
Support Courses
First Aid VHF/SRC
Our motto is sailing made simple, and as far as the theory of navigation and seamanship is concerned that is our aim. Whether you prefer power or sail our courses provide an easy step by step way to learn. With a Tiller course you can also be assured that all material is current. RYA coursework is updated annually, and we continuously revise our courses to incorporate these and other changes. Our administration and support packages are unparalleled ? we?ll help you plan your study, allocate you a tutor and give you access to our online student resources free of charge. This means you can download and work directly on your course material, check for course updates, look up answers to problems you?ve encountered, and review the status of your coursework and the grades you?ve achieved.
Convenient though all this is, it shouldn?t and doesn?t replace human contact: we have a helpline available to all students by phone or email. What?s more, you?re welcome to visit us and have exercises and exams marked on demand at no extra charge; and we?re happy to discuss and arrange personal tuition. Some may call us old fashioned for still labelling our products as correspondence courses but that is what we do. We correspond with our students many of whom we regard as our pen pals around the World.
Our courses cover all the RYA theory from Basic Navigation and Safety to Yachtmaster Ocean with a handy multi course package combining the Day Skipper and Yachtmaster Offshore courses giving a saving of 10% on the combined cost. Savings can also be made by studying in groups of two or more with each additional student saving about 15% on the cost of the basic course.
Finally we also teach First Aid and VHF/SRC at our base in Guildford, Surrey but can travel to clubs or groups by arrangement.
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| English Channel |
Motor |
Sail |
Power |
Dinghy |
Corr. |
Theory |
| UK, Chichester
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No
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Yes
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No
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No
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Yes
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No
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| weather2sail |

A One Day Specialist Weather Training Course For all Sailors, including all those Taking RYA Day Skipper to Yachtmaster exams.
An Ideal way to boost your knowledge Simon Jinks, Chief Cruising Instructor RYA. Recommended by Tom Cunliffe.
Taught by fully qualified, professional, Met.Office trained meteorologists from WeatherQuest at the University of East Anglia, who provide forecasts for The Times and BBC TV East Anglia.
OBJECTIVES
To make a significant contribution to personal safety at sea. To assist sailors in making the best use of weather and weather windows. To study micro-scale weather as it affects small craft and passage planning. To extend knowledge at all levels. To update knowledge of sources of information. To emphasise in particular the prediction of wind. To emphasise the practical application of knowledge.
SELF-SUFFICIENCY
New technology masks the importance of personal skills in prediction. Forecasts sometimes differ, predicted progress of weather systems vary and selecting from the wealth of information is difficult. Technology can go wrong (usually at crucial times!) and no public forecasts predict all events at the mesoscale - the area in which most of us do our sailing.
LEARNING MATERIAL
The course includes: a fully illustrated learning pack with note-taking boxes adjacent to each subject laminated identification cards of weather features for on deck predictions a pre-course pack covering fundamental principles, illustrations and recommended reading.
COURSE DATES: Sat.9th & Sat.16th.January 2010 (the weekends of the London Boat Show)
Where: modern, high class venue at Canary Wharf. For further information visit: www.weather2sail.com Email: groundtrack@weather-to sail.com For more about the trainers see: www.weatherquest.co.uk Or feel free to phone: 0207 274 5516 or Mble: 07917098599
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| English Channel |
Motor |
Sail |
Power |
Dinghy |
Corr. |
Theory |
| UK
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No
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No
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No
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No
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No
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Yes
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