Course and qualification

RYA Start Yachting Course

RYA schemes:RYASail Cruising
Age:No RYA minimum ageRecommended age8 and over
Level:Beginner
Setting:Afloat

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What to know about RYA Start Yachting Course

Which schemes include it?
RYA, Sail Cruising.
How is it taught?
Afloat.
Who is it for?
No RYA minimum age · Recommended age: 8
Where can I take it?
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About this course

This practical course is a great way to get a feel for sailing and will teach you the fundamentals of how to steer a yacht under power, raise the sails, and handle ropes. This 2-day course assumes no previous experience, so it’s open to anyone over 16 years old or younger if accompanied by an adult. RYA Start Yachting will introduce you to the joys of sailing a cruising yacht.

Course fundamentals

Minimum ageNo RYA minimum age · Recommended age: 8
Duration2 days
Course contentThe yacht; Ropework; Underway; Rules of the road; Man overboard recovery; Clothing and equipment; Emergency equipment and precautions; Meteorology
Certificate or qualificationThe appropriate RYA course completion certificate is awarded following successful completion of the course and its prescribed assessment.
Award typeCourse completion certificate
Separate assessmentNot required

Prerequisites

Entry requirement

None

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Training providers

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