RYA PRACTICAL COURSES
Practical courses are operated from our home base in Kip Marina, The Yacht Harbour, Inverkip
£240
from £600
from £600
from £910
from £600
from £240
£240
from £600
from £600
from £600
from £910
from £240
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What to bring to your RYA Practical Course...
The following list is not exhaustive and is just a guide to what you should consider when packing for your practical course. Obviously, if you only do a one-day course, you will not require everything on the list. Remember, it can get colder out on the sea than on land despite the sun shining. Please remember that the yachts have limited storage and odd-shaped storage areas. It is advised that a flexible bag or bags are used for storing your gear rather than a large solid case/bag. Excess luggage can be stored in our classroom during your course.
If you feel that your waterproof outer layer is inadequate, you can borrow a set of our waterproofs free of charge. At the time of booking, please indicate which sizes you require (S, M, L, XL). Please note that there are limited stocks, and a larger size may be supplied where your size is unavailable.
NB - The instructor's onboard meals are included in the course price, but if you wish to eat ashore anytime during the course, please note that students are required to cover the instructor's meal (we don't want the instructor to be left out or to spend all their wages on meals).
What to bring to your RYA Practical Course...
The following list is not exhaustive and is just a guide to what you should consider when packing for your practical course. Obviously, if you only do a one-day course, you will not require everything on the list. Remember, it can get colder out on the sea than on land despite the sun shining. Please remember that the yachts have limited storage and odd-shaped storage areas. It is advised that a flexible bag or bags are used for storing your gear rather than a large solid case/bag. Excess luggage can be stored in our classroom during your course.
If you feel that your waterproof outer layer is inadequate, you can borrow a set of our waterproofs free of charge. At the time of booking, please indicate which sizes you require (S, M, L, XL). Please note that there are limited stocks, and a larger size may be supplied where your size is unavailable.
- EARPLUGS
- Sleeping bag and liner
- Small pillow
- Toiletries
- Towel (quick drying best)
- Sunscreen (yes, even in Scotland)
- Moisturiser
- Seasickness remedies
- Personal medication
- Sailing boots (wellies boots or hike boots are a good alternative)
- Sailing shoes or training shoes
- Full waterproofs (not lightweight - sets are available to borrow free of charge)
- Socks for boots and shoes
- Nightwear
- Underwear
- Thermal underwear
- Trousers (avoid denim)
- Shorts
- T-shirts
- Fleece
- Thin mid-layers
- Windproof outer layer
- Warm hat
- Gloves (full finger and fingerless)
- Head torch / small torch
- Logbook G158 (may be purchased on the course)
- Passport-style photo for YM / CS / DS courses
- Meet up at the Britsail RYA Training Centre office (next to the chandlery in the main marina office complex)
- Daily times 0900 - 1700
- Drinks and snacks included during the course
- Accommodation may be available on the yacht on the evening before the first day of the course until the end of the course. Please let us know if you wish to stay on the yacht overnight.
- Start Friday evening approx. 1930
- End Sunday afternoon approx. 1500
- Accommodation on the yacht from Friday evening through Sunday afternoon is included in the course fee. The first evening meal is not included in the course; please discuss with your instructor should you wish to have your evening meal after the start of the course.
- Start Sunday evening approx. 1930
- End Friday afternoon approx. 1500
- Accommodation on the yacht from Sunday evening through to Friday afternoon is included in the course fee. The first evening meal is not included in the course; please discuss with your instructor should you wish to have your evening meal after the start of the course.
- All meals, drinks and snacks whilst onboard the yacht
- Sailing waterproofs
- Safety equipment, i.e. lifejacket and safety line
- Cooking gas
- Diesel fuel (although hopefully, you will be doing more sailing than motoring)
- Mooring and marina fees
- Secure marina car park
- RYA Certificate
NB - The instructor's onboard meals are included in the course price, but if you wish to eat ashore anytime during the course, please note that students are required to cover the instructor's meal (we don't want the instructor to be left out or to spend all their wages on meals).
Practical Course Frequently Asked Questions
You will be completing your training on a Beneteau Oceanis 411, one of the most popular and successful 40-footers of all time, designed by Groups Finot as a family cruising yacht with easy handling and great sailing performance.
