Practical sailing

Start Yachting Practical

Two-day live-aboard introduction

2 daysUp to 5 guests€450 per person

Reserve with a 25% non-refundable deposit of €112.50 now. The balance of €337.50 is payable before sailing or training starts.

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Course overview

A first step into sail cruising for complete beginners, covering steering, sails, ropework and safety aboard a cruising yacht.

Designed for people with no previous sailing experience.

Completing this course can reduce a later Competent Crew practical course to three days.

Before you join

  • No previous experience or assumed knowledge.

What you will cover

  • Steering a yacht
  • Handling sails
  • Ropework
  • On-board safety
  • Basic seamanship

Course outcome

Basic sailing, safety and supervised crewing knowledge.

Included

  • On-board accommodation during the course
  • Breakfast and lunch each day

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August 2026

Courses run Monday to Friday so weekends stay open for charter. A start date that would run into a weekend needs confirmation first — or is instant for a group of 4+ (the whole boat).

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