This beginners sailing courses from our amazing location in Barcelona is a great way to enjoy sailing whilst gaining the RYA certificate which then leads onto the RYA Day skipper. Our yacht is perfectly suited with great accommodation onboard, a modern roomy yacht which is stable but with great performance. Our team of instructors are super friendly with great patience and enthusiasm for sailing. From Barcelona we have great locations nearby with the Costa Dorada and Costa Brava coastline visiting ports like Sitges, Blanes and anchoring off Tossa De Mar
RYA Competent Crew
The Sailing Course for beginners is run over either 5 consecutive days Monday to Friday or over 2 x Weekends including Friday evenings.
ABOUT THE COURSE
- Boat Preparation and Safety Equipment
- Sailing skills, trimming sails to the wind
- Boat handling in the Marina
- Reefing Sails for stronger winds
- Person over board recovery and prevention
- Plan daily trips to other locations
- Plenty of helming to the wind and Sails
- Team work to get the best from the Yacht
What next?
The Competent Crew is then complimented by the RYA Dayskipper theory and Practical, you will then be ready to skipper your own boat
What is included?
You spend the day onboard with lunch included, you will be given an RYA Logbook and certificate on completion of the course
Sleeping onboard?
The weekday courses include sleeping onboard, this enables you to explore different locations each night instead of heading back in Barcelona each day. There is 3 x double cabins which if a couple you can share or pay extra for single occupancy. There is also 2 x shower/toilets(heads) plus Gallery for cooking
- If sleeping onboard we supply linen and Pillows
- Dinner money, there are plenty of local places to get a bite in the evenings
- Large bag with extra layers, there is storage on the boat
- Non slip or trainer style shoe
- Waterproofs we can supply
- Sun block and hat for those sunny days
- Showers available in the Marinas, bring a towel
BOOK YOUR COURSE TODAY!
Give us a call or email to discuss upcoming dates.
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My husband and I bought a boat this summer, and although we had used it a few times, we were grateful for the tuition and confidence that our trainer, Seb,... read more
10/05/2020
Faith and Fredrica were the kindest, most humor filled, and informative skippers we could have asked for during our short trip to Barcelona. They provided a safe and welcoming environment.... read more
10/15/2019
Really excellent. Lovely staff, professional. Stopped so we could have a swim as well. Highly recommended.
8/24/2020