Text Box: Day Skipper/Competent Crew Practical Course with BSL Interpreter   12 - 19 March 2007

Text Box: Competent Crew - An introduction to living and sailing aboard a yacht.  For those with little or no cruising experience.  This course teaches all the essential skills needed to be a useful crew member, whilst introducing people to the joys of cruising.  Day Skipper - This is aimed at people who have some sailing experience and have done the Day Skipper theory course or have equivalent knowledge.  The course concentrates on the skills needed to safely skipper a yacht; passage planning navigation, pilotage, boat handling, meteorology and seamanship. Price per person is £450.  The cost includes the instructor, boat, marina fees, diesel, gas, food on board and waterproofs.  It excludes meals/drinks ashore.  A BSL interpreter will be onboard for the entire course and her fee will be covered by RYA Sailability.

Text Box: For further information contact Jo Mawby at jo.mawby@rya.org.uk