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RYA Training Scheme > Practical - Start Yachting
This course provides a short introduction to sail cruising for novices run over 2 days.


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Pre-course Experience
None
Assumed Knowledge
None
Course Content
Steering a yacht, sail handling, rope work and safety onboard
Ability After Course
Basic knowledge of yachting. Reduces the time needed to complete the Competent Crew course
Minimum Duration 2 Days


By the end of the course, participants will have experienced steering a yacht, sail handling, ropework and be aware of safety on board.
Holders of the start yachting certificate can obtain a competent crew certificate by completing a further 3 days or 2 weekends of the Competent Crew course.


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Sailing Ventures - Hordle Grange, Vaggs Lane, Hordle, Lymington, Hampshire. S041 OFP