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Start Yachting (Learn to Sail)

By the end of the course, you will have experienced steering a yacht, sail handling, rope work and be aware of safety on board.

Course type:

Sail Cruising

Suggested minimum pre-course experience:

None

Assumed knowledge

None

Course content:

Steering a yacht, sail handling, rope work and safety onboard.

Ability after course:

Can sail a yacht.  Reduces the time needed to complete the Competent Crew Course.

Duration:

2 Days


A two day Learn to sail course for people new to yachting and those who have done some sailing and need to know more. You will experience sailing a yacht, sail handling along with sail setting, rope work and be aware of safety on board.

The course is ideal for those who are new to yachting and for those who would like to have a better understanding of how a yacht functions.

This course can be taken as a scheduled or tailor-made block course. Upon completion you will receive a RYA Start Yachting Certificate.

Scheduled Courses (10 hours tuition): 1000 hrs to 1500 hrs

Price: Course fee NZ$545 per person for 2 or more people plus RYA Logbook and Certificate $50


View the Course Calendar or contact us to find out more.

Tailor-Made Block Courses for can be arranged. Find out more about how Gulfwind can tailor these courses to suit your needs.

Gift vouchers are available for our Learn to Sail options.






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