Enjoy a hands-on introduction to yachting with this RYA Start Yachting weekend sailing course. Learn essential sailing skills, including sail handling, knot tying and onboard duties with expert instructors. Take part in real life aboard a yacht, with an overnight stay included. Complete the weekend with an RYA Start Yachting certificate, counting towards the Competent Crew award.
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About the Experience
Sailing Experience Days: Enjoy a thrilling introduction to the world of yachting with this immersive weekend sailing course, complete with RYA certification and credit towards the Competent Crew award.
This hands-on Start Yachting experience throws you straight into life aboard a yacht, offering an authentic and rewarding insight into sailing. Guided by experienced instructors and sailing alongside fellow beginners, you will learn by doing as you take part in all aspects of life on board over the course of the weekend.
Throughout the course, you will develop essential skills including sail handling, knot tying and basic seamanship, all taught in real sailing conditions. With an overnight stay included, you will share responsibilities such as manning the decks and preparing meals, making this a truly realistic yachting experience. By the end of the weekend, you will have gained valuable confidence on the water and achieved your RYA Start Yachting certificate, the perfect first step towards further sailing qualifications.
Requirements
Minimum Age: 16
Participants must be able to swim 50m and have a reasonable level of fitness.
Guest Info
Weekend Sailing Lessons in Pembrokeshire are available on selected Fridays from March through to the end of October.
Participants: The Weekend Sailing Lessons in Pembrokeshire is for 1 participant.
Max Group Size: 5
Spectators Allowed on Site: No
There will be a maximum of five students per instructor.
Duration
Experience Duration: 23:00
Time Spent at Venue: 23:00
The course is a minimum of two days; please check with the centre for exact times as these can vary slightly.
Restrictions
Minimum Age: 16 years
This product is not eligible for promotional discount codes.
Equipment & Clothing
Be prepared for changeable weather, plenty of layers. Waterproofs are a must, which can be supplied if needed.
Woolly hat, gloves (for warmth and rope friction protection), shades with a retaining strap and sun cream.
Deck boots and non-slip deck shoes or trainers that don’t mark. Be aware that everything is capable of getting wet.
Take a sleeping bag and pillow. Take a towel - showers will be available at any marina you pull into, and a basic toilet and washbasin will be on board.
Food will be supplied on board, and cooking duties will be shared.
Bring spending money for any meals out and drinks.
Limited space on board, bring one large bag only.
Weather
Sailing courses can be weather dependent and, in extreme circumstances, may be rescheduled. Please check with the centre prior to arrival.
How the Voucher Works
- Purchase the voucher online
- Receive your e-voucher or gift pack
- Redeem online to select location and date
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