RYA Advanced Modules
All RYA Advanced Modules are €195. Course dates are displayed in the calendar below.
General Course Information: Each course last for 2 days with the course timings running 09:30 – 17:30 unless stated otherwise at time of booking. All courses run to a max instructor to student ratio of 1:6 with students being assessed continuously throughout the course. No prior reading required. We ask that you should have at least completed Level 2 of the RYA Adult Scheme or Stage 3 of the RYA Youth Scheme, and have had some practice before going for an Advanced Module. However, if you are unsure then please contact us and we can help guide you further.
Seamanship Skills
Course Content: Launching and recovering the boat in different conditions and scenarios, man overboard, anchoring, stopping and reducing the sail.
Ability after the Course: To be able to handle and deal with multiple situations afloat competently and confidently.
Course Materials Provided: N/A.
Sailing with Spinnakers
Course Content: How to rig, gybe and recover one type of spinnaker. Knowledge of and can sail the best course possible downwind.
Ability after the Course: Be able to rig and sail with one type of spinnaker, asymmetrical or symmetric.
Course Materials Provided: N/A.
Day Sailing
Course Content: How to prepare and plan for a day cruise, pilotage and decision making including adverse conditions.
Ability after the Course: To be able to plan and carry out a day cruise depending on conditions.
Course Materials Provided: N/A.