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RYA Courses
Auckland Sailing School is an RYA recognised Training Centre offering courses run under RYA Training Schemes.
RYA Schemes Offered
Advanced Pilotage
The RYA Advanced Pilotage course focuses on navigating in challenging conditions, such as night cruising or confined waterways. Participants practice advanced navigation techniques, including the use of electronic aids, radar,…
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RYA Start Motor Cruising
You’ll cover personal safety and seamanship, how to deal with emergency situations, coming alongside, picking up a mooring and basic boat handling. And with children as young as eight-years-old able…
Minimum age: 8View course
RYA Helmsman Practical Course
This two-day course covers basic boat handling, helmsmanship, safety and basic engine maintenance. It aims to teach boat handling & safety within a defined area. It is specific to the…
Minimum age: 12View course
RYA Day Skipper Theory Course
RYA Day Skipper Theory is a theory-based course aimed at prospective yacht skippers and inexperienced crew looking to boost their knowledge and skillset. The course itself offers a comprehensive introduction…
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RYA Day Skipper Practical Motor Cruising
This four-day course gives you the chance to take charge on short passages under instruction. You will concentrate on pilotage boat handling seamanship and navigation. This course can also help…
Minimum age: 16View course
Coastal Skipper/Yachtmaster Offshore Theory
The RYA Coastal Skipper/Yachtmaster Offshore Theory course is an advanced shore-based program for experienced sailors. Topics include complex navigation, advanced meteorology, and passage planning in tidal waters. Participants also learn…
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RYA Coastal Skipper Practical Motor Cruising Course
This course aims to teach the skills and techniques required to skipper a motor cruiser of at least 7m LOA safely on coastal and offshore passages by day and night.…
Minimum age: 17View course
RYA Yachtmaster Ocean Theory Course
For centuries, sailors have guided their ships across oceans using celestial navigation or nautical astronomy. The RYA Yachtmaster Ocean Theory course teaches advanced techniques to those aspiring towards blue water…
NoneView courseRYA Day Skipper Theory Course
RYA Day Skipper Theory is a theory-based course aimed at prospective yacht skippers and inexperienced crew looking to boost their knowledge and skillset. The course itself offers a comprehensive introduction…
NoneView courseCoastal Skipper/Yachtmaster Offshore Theory
The RYA Coastal Skipper/Yachtmaster Offshore Theory course is an advanced shore-based program for experienced sailors. Topics include complex navigation, advanced meteorology, and passage planning in tidal waters. Participants also learn…
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RYA Level 1 Start Powerboating
The one-day RYA Level 1 Start Powerboating course is a fantastic practical introduction to boat handling and safety in powerboats. Covering launch and recovery, preparing the boat and crew, boat…
Minimum age: 8View course
RYA Level 2 Powerboat Handling
Provides the skills and background knowledge needed by the competent powerboat driver and is the basis of the International Certificate of Competence. It aims to teach boat handling and seamanship…
Minimum age: 12View courseRYA Day Skipper Theory Course
RYA Day Skipper Theory is a theory-based course aimed at prospective yacht skippers and inexperienced crew looking to boost their knowledge and skillset. The course itself offers a comprehensive introduction…
NoneView courseCoastal Skipper/Yachtmaster Offshore Theory
The RYA Coastal Skipper/Yachtmaster Offshore Theory course is an advanced shore-based program for experienced sailors. Topics include complex navigation, advanced meteorology, and passage planning in tidal waters. Participants also learn…
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RYA Start Yachting 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,…
Recommended age 8View course
RYA Competent Crew Practical Course
RYA Competent Crew is the essential starting point for your RYA training. The course introduces absolute beginners to the delights of sailing aboard a cruising yacht. Making it ideal for…
Recommended age 12View courseRYA Day Skipper Theory Course
RYA Day Skipper Theory is a theory-based course aimed at prospective yacht skippers and inexperienced crew looking to boost their knowledge and skillset. The course itself offers a comprehensive introduction…
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RYA Day Skipper Practical Sailing course
Once you’ve completed the course, you’ll be able to safely take charge of a 30-45ft sail cruising yacht and its crew on day trips in familiar waters. The Day Skipper…
Minimum age: 16View courseCoastal Skipper/Yachtmaster Offshore Theory
The RYA Coastal Skipper/Yachtmaster Offshore Theory course is an advanced shore-based program for experienced sailors. Topics include complex navigation, advanced meteorology, and passage planning in tidal waters. Participants also learn…
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RYA Coastal Skipper Practical Sailing Course
With an emphasis on coastal and offshore passages by day and night, the RYA Coastal Skipper Practical course delves into the complexities of skippering a yacht. Designed to push your…
Minimum age: 17View course
