LYC Sea School

LEARN, BUILD & REFRESH YOUR SKILLS

Where better to learn to sail than with a highly experienced charter company? As an RYA Recognised Training Centre we can offer the full range of RYA sailing courses from beginner to Yacht master preparation including competent crew, day skipper and coastal skipper.

Our Sea School is led by a fully qualified Yachtmaster Instructor (Ocean) who has over 18,000 miles under his belt. We offer courses all year round for both individuals and groups, or we can arrange for private tuition aboard your own boat (POA). Upon successful completion of the course you will be issued with the relevant certification as prescribed by the RYA.

There are a number of courses available depending upon your experience and future sailing plans. Please see further details and pricing below.

Per person price is based on group size of 5 people with the exception of Level 2 Powerboat Handling which is based on a group size of 3.  We are unable to offer individual places on a shared course.

GET IN TOUCH

Please make an enquiry below, or call us on 01590 688 007

LEVEL 2 POWERBOAT HANDLING

Suggested Pre-Course Experience
None however may be preceded by Level 1 Start Powerboating
Recommended Knowledge
None
Ability After Course
Able to handle a powerboat in familiar water by day
Minimum Duration
2 Days
Course Content
Launching and recover, boat handling, securing to a buoy, anchoring, leaving and coming alongside, man overboard
Price: £300

Competent Crew

Suggested Pre-Course Experience
None
Recommended Knowledge
None
Ability After Course
Useful Crewmember
Minimum Duration
5 Days
Course Content
Basic Seamanship
Basic Helmsmanship
Price: £750

Day Skipper

Suggested Pre-Course Experience
5 Days, 400 Hours, 4 Night Hours
Recommended Knowledge
Navigation to Day Skipper shorebased and basic sailing ability
Ability After Course
Skipper a small yacht in familiar waters by day
Minimum Duration
5 Days
Course Content
Basic Pilotage
Boat Handling
Seamanship
Navigation
Price: £750

Coastal Skipper

Suggested Pre-Course Experience
15 days (2 as skipper), 300 miles, 8 night hours
Recommended Knowledge
Navigation to Coastal skipper shorebased standard. Sailing to Day skipper practical standard.
Ability After Course
Skipper a yacht on coastal passages by day and night
Minimum Duration
5 Days
Course Content
Skippering techniques for coastal & offshore passages
Price: £850

What’s Included

  • 5:1 maximum on all RYA courses. Lower Ratios available (POA)
  • Shared cabins on 40′ yacht
  • Oilskins if required
  • All breakfasts & lunches onboard
  • Two onboard evening meals (courses of 5 nights or more)
  • Showers
  • Onsite Parking

Not Included

  • Marina fees are split amongst crew
  • Any meals ashore
  • Bedding & towels