Mevagissey Sailing School offer the following wide range of courses:
RYA Competent Crew - 5 day course
RYA Day Skipper - 5 day course
RYA Coastal Skipper - 5 day course
International Code of Competence Certificate
To give you some idea of what to expect during a week’s
RYA course, we have listed below the probable shape of the week’s sailing.
However, one must bear in mind, that this might be altered
to some degree by the weather.
We don’t believe in long passages, e.g. across the channel,
Isles of Scilly, etc. as this would take too much time out of the five
days you will be sailing with us.
We believe that most students require plenty of boat handling
and pilotage.
Each day we will try to make a passage to a different
harbour. Thus giving you the opportunity to hone up on your navigation
and pilotage.
We will usually arrive in plenty of time to practice boat
handling.
For example:
We try to incorporate some night sailing which will involve
an entry into one of the many harbours along the Cornish/Devon coast.
Take for example, Plymouth which is also a naval port,
and has practically every type of bouyage and light to be found in your
books.
Most evenings we shall be in a sheltered anchorage or
harbour.
Usually not too far away from a local hostelry where we
can discuss the day’s events over a friendly drink.
The main objective of the week's sailing is to complete
the RYA syllabus relative to which course you are taking.
It is also important, especially for people new to sailing,
to see what great fun sailing can be.
However, the sea can be a dangerous environment and, therefore,
our policy is always ‘safety first’ and prudence.
This is the basic introductory course for both the complete
beginner, and those who have some experience of either dinghy sailing or
cruising.
The course is planned to give you as much fun and enjoyment
as possible.
You will have many opportunities to master the skills
of seamanship in steering, changing sails, reefing and tying the essential
knots.
You will reside on board the yacht each night which will
be spent in different locations giving you the experience of staying in
quiet creeks, bustling harbours and large ports such as Plymouth and Falmouth.
While at the ports you will have time to relax and reflect
on the day’s events.
By the end of this course you will have gained sufficient
skills and knowledge to be a useful and able crew member.
£360.00 pp
If you would like to discuss your course please phone or Fax us on - 01726 842 383
This course will cover all the basic practical skippering techniques.
It is recommended that you have completed a shorebase Day Skipper course, although it is possible to study the syllabus at home
if you wish.
You will have the opportunity to navigate and take control
of the yacht on short passages, plus practice in boat handling in a variety
of mooring situations.
Whilst at sea your instructor will cover subjects such
as watch keeping, deck work, sail trim and how to cope in emergencies.
The course will also include some meteorology, basic engine
checks, passage planning, preparing the yacht for sea, and rules of the
road.
You will also have a taste of night sailing giving you
the experience of pilotage in the dark.
By the end of this course the successful Day Skipper will
be competent in undertaking short passages by day, in both tidaLand non-tidal
waters.
£360.00 pp
If you would like to discuss your course please phone or Fax us on - 01726 842 383
This is a course for more advanced skippers who already
have a practical knowledge of sailing up to the level of Day Skipper, a
shorebase knowledge up to Coastal Skipper/Yachtmaster level.
it is recommended that you have spent a minimum of 15
days on board (2 days as skipper) and have logged 300 miles and 8 night
hours.
This course concentrates on the techniques and skills
required to skipper a yacht on passages involving more complex decision
making, cruise planning, navigation, and pilotage.
A passage of longer duration, with particular emphasis
placed on watch keeping techniques will usually be undertaken to demonstrate
how to manage the yacht on such a passage.
In addition, you will have the opportunity to improve
your close quarters boat handling skills under power and sail.
Preparation of the yacht for heavy weather sailing and
navigation in restricted visibility is also discussed and practised.
The successful Coastal Skipper will have sufficient knowledge
to skipper a yacht safely on long coastal and offshore passages by day
and night, in both tidal and non-tidal waters.
On receiving your Coastal Skipper certificate you may
wish to go on to take the RYA DoT Coastal Skipper examination.
For this you will need to hold the VHF Radio Operator’s
Certificate.
£360.00 pp
If you would like to discuss your course please phone or Fax us on - 01726 842 383
For this course you need the following previous experience:
Examination candidates should also hold a VHF Radio
Operator’s Certificate and a First Aid Certificate.
This special preparation course is desgned for those who
wish to take the RYA/DoT Yachtmaster Offshore examination.
You will be given ample opportunity to thoroughly revise
both practical and theoretical subjects.
You will spend five days preparing for the exam with one
of our fully qualified Yachtmaster Instructors.
Sailing will be in local waters to enable you to get sufficient
boat handling in close quarters which is usually required for this examination.
The instructor will tailor the course to suit your needs.
We place emphasis on the following subjects and we will
cover any other area on your request:
We do advise you to have a thorough knowledge of the Collision
Regulations, particularly in relation to lights, shapes, and sound
signals.
The successful Yachtmaster Offshore is an experienced
yachtsman, competent to skipper a cruising yacht on any passage up to 150
miles from port.
The RYA/DoT Yachtmaster Offshore Certificate of Competence
is acknowledged throughout the World as the top sailing qualification.
Day sails and short weekend courses can be arranged on request.
5 day course - £360.00 pp (plus the charges of a DoT Examiner on the last day)
If you would like to discuss your course please phone or Fax us on - 01726 842 383
The following courses can be arranged for you:
All RYA Shorebase courses can be arranged on request and here are some examples of the courses we offer:
This is a one day course teaching you all you need to know
to operate a Marine Band VHF radio set and pass the DTI examination. Did
you know that it is illegal to use a VHF radio without the appropriate
licences?
If you would like to discuss your course please phone or Fax us on - +44 (0)1726 842 383
This course covers the basic aspects of first aid you will
need. The one day course leads to an RYA endorsed Emergency First Aid Certificate
which is the minimum first aid qualification required by Yachtmaster candidates.
This course teaches you the personal survival techniques
required to be able to maximise your chance of survival in the event of
immersion in cold water. The course also includes sessions on the use of
pyrotechnics, location aids, hypothermia and the various rescue methods
that are employed.
If you would like to discuss your course please phone or Fax us on - +44 (0)1726 842 383
This is a two day course and teaches you all about the main systems of marine diesel engines, servicing and winterisation.
If you would like to discuss your course please phone or Fax us on - 01726 842 383
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General Introduction
anchoring under motor or sail
picking up moorings
going alongside pontoons and harbour walls
and all the other practical boat
handling situations that you will probably need to practice.
RYA Competent Crew - 5 day course
RYA Day Skipper - 5 day course
RYA Coastal Skipper 5 day course
RYA Yachtmaster Offshore
50 days onboard
2,500 miles
5 days as skipper
5 passages of over 60 miles including
2 overnight and 2 as skipper
Passage Planning
Skippering Techniques
Man Overboard Recovery
Meteorology
Close Quarters Handling
Pilotage in Restricted Visibility
Specialist Courses
International Code of Competence Certificate
VHF Radio Operator’s Course
RYA First Aid
RYA Basic Sea Survival Course
RYA Diesel Engine Maintenance
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