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RYA Seamanship Skills Course

RYA Seamanship Skills Course

RYA Seamanship Skills Course

The RYA Seamanship Course is designed for sailors looking to develop their boat-handling abilities in a variety of conditions. Over the course of two days, you will learn essential seamanship skills such as recovering a man overboard, stopping and reducing sail, picking up a mooring, and anchoring. These skills are critical for anyone looking to improve their confidence and competence when sailing in more challenging situations.

Course content

  • Launching and recovering the boat in different conditions
  • Stopping, reducing sail, and handling various sail adjustments
  • Man overboard recovery techniques
  • Picking up a mooring and anchoring
  • Navigating different sailing scenarios to develop problem-solving skills

Pre-requisites and assumed knowledge

  • Required experience: Sailing skills to the standard of RYA Level 3 or Stage 4.

Ability after course
By the end of this course, you will have developed the confidence and competence to handle a dinghy in a range of situations afloat, from emergency maneuvers to more routine sailing challenges. This course is ideal for those wishing to progress their seamanship skills to a higher level.

Key points

  • Age: 16+
  • Pre-requisites and assumed knowledge: Sailing skills to the standard of RYA Level 3 or Stage 4
  • Minimum duration of course: 2 days
  • Times: 09:00 – 17:00 each day
  • Price: £215
  • Use of all necessary equipment (wetsuits, buoyancy aids, waterproofs) included

Once you book your course, you will receive a confirmation email with further details on what to bring and what to expect. Remember to bring a packed lunch each day!