Trinity Sailing is a Royal Yachting Association accredited sail training centre, licensed to conduct sailing courses under the RYA Sail Cruising Scheme. Each season we offer several opportunities on our gaff cutter Golden Vanity for those who want to learn about sailing and seamanship in more depth, and to gain accredited qualifications. Whether you are intending to train to be a skipper so that you can have your own family sailing holiday or just want to learn how to sail the RYA has a range of courses suitable for you. Your instructor will not only teach the appropriate RYA syllabus but cover topics such as sailing a traditional rig and how to handle a boat under power with a bowsprit. These activity holidays offer the opportunity to have formal instruction while enjoying a sailing holiday
The Start Yachting course is designed to run as a short break and offers a short introduction to sailing for complete beginners. By the end of the course you will have experienced steering a yacht, sail handling, ropework and be aware of safety on board. Holders of the Start Yachting certificate can go on to complete the Competence Crew course in a reduced time of three days or two weekend breaks.
Competent Crewis a sailing course aimed at those starting out in sailing, and wishing to learn the fundamentals required to be a useful hand aboard a sailing boat. No previous sailing experience is required. Topics covered include seamanship, knowledge of sea terms and parts of a boat, sail handling and ropework, knowledge of safety procedures, helmsmanship, and the principles of sailing.
The Day Skipper course is aimed at those with previous sailing experience who wish to become competent to skipper a small yacht by day in familiar waters. It is assumed that they will have at least the knowledge of a competent crew, and must have a minimum of 5 days, 100 miles and 4 night hours logged before undertaking the course. Some basic navigational knowledge is required, either through practical experience or a Day Skipper Theory course. The course goes into greater depth on the topics covered in Competent Crew, and also includes navigation, pilotage and boat handling under sail and power.
The Coastal Skipper course is designed to give candidates the skills and confidence to skipper a yacht on coastal passages in unfamiliar waters by day or night. It includes seamanship, navigation, pilotage, boat handling and skippering. Candidates should have completed a Coastal Skipper Theory course beforehand, or have a similar level of background knowledge, and must have a minimum of 15 days sea time (2 as Skipper), 300 miles and 8 night hours logged before starting the course.
If you are uncertain as to which sailing course would be most suitable for you, or would like further information or advice, please do not hesitate to contact us by email or call 01803 883355.
Your skipper will be an RYA qualified Cruising Instructor or Yachtmaster Instructor. To find out more about the RYA and the cruising scheme certificates, visit www.rya.org.uk.
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