2 day introduction for novices to sail cruising staying onboard overnight. Gain experience of steering a yacht, sail handling, rope work and be aware of safety on board. Min age 8
5 days including sleeping on boat introducing the complete beginner to cruising. After this course any skipper will welcome you on board as a valuable crew member. Min age 12
5 Day course including sleeping on board. This course will equip you to skipper a yacht by day in familiar waters. Min age 16
This 5 day course is designed to give you the skills and confidence to safely complete coastal and off shore passages during day or night. Min age 17
5 day course to fine-tune your existing skills to pass the 2 day exam (assuming 4 candidates). See RYA website for pre-course requirements https://www.rya.org.uk/training/certificates-of-competence/arrange-your-exam
You will learn about navigation and safety on the water. There is no need for any prior knowledge. The focus is on developing skills both in digital and traditional navigation
This course builds on your learning from the Day Skipper Course. It is aimed at equipping you with the knowledge and confidence to go further afield in more challenging conditions
VHF is an essential piece of safety equipment but is of little use unless you know the how and the why. It is also a legal requirement to have a license to operate. This course provides the above
First aid on or near the water presents different challenges to the 1st responders. This course refreshers skills and knowledge but in a context of providing this in a boating environment
These courses are provided at the Ilfracombe Sea School Training room in Ilfracombe harbour which is equipped with excellent presentation equipment in a friendly and comfortable environment
I teach on all these courses alongside colleagues. There is also a diesel engine course. All these courses can be booked through the Ilfracombe Sea School Website
2 day course £280pp. Whole boat £1120.
Max 5 students
£700pp. Whole boat £2,800.
Max 4 students unless whole boat then Max 5 students
The cost of these are set by the Ilfracombe Sea School so please visit their website. You will also be able to book onto courses there or contact people to discuss
Inclusive rate which includes fuel, marina charges, food, etc
Alcohol not provided but you are welcome to bring and drink at the end of the days course.
Teaching generally happens 8am - 6pm with 1 night of minimum 4hrs on 5 day courses
Start Yachting and competent crew - None
Day Skipper - 5 days at sea, 100 sea miles and 4 night hours. Completion of day skipper shore based course very important
Coastal Skipper - 15 days at sea, 300 Nm, 8 night hours, 2 days as skipper