RYA Start Yachting Weekend Course in Barcelona, Spain

RYA Start Yachting Weekend Course

The Sailing Course for beginners is perfect to try sailing and enjoy a weekend on the water. Runs Friday evening 17:30 till 21:30, Saturday and Sunday 09:30 till 17:30. Lunches provided

ABOUT THE COURSE

- Includes lunches onboard & Certificate - Weekends including Friday evening - Ratio: Max 5 persons - Difficulty: Beginner

This beginners sailing taster course from our amazing location in Barcelona near Bareloneta just past the W Hotel is a great way to try sailing whilst gaining the RYA certificate which then leads onto the RYA Competent Crew. Our yacht is perfectly suited with great accommodation onboard, a modern roomy yacht which is stable but with great performance. Our team of instructors are super friendly with great patience and enthusiasm for sailing. From Barcelona we have great sailing conditions and some lovely local ports to visit.

Course Syllabus

- Boat Preparation and Safety Equipment - Sailing skills, trimming sails to the wind - Boat handling in the Marina - Reefing Sails for stronger winds - Person over board recovery and prevention - Plan daily trips to other locations - Plenty of helming to the wind and Sails - Team work to get the best from the Yacht

What to Bring

- If sleeping onboard we supply linen and Pillows - Dinner money, there are plenty of local places to get a bite in the evenings - Large bag with extra layers, there is storage on the boat - Non slip or trainer style shoe - Waterproofs we can supply - Sun block and hat for those sunny days - Showers available in the Marinas, bring a towel

Frequently Asked Questions

What next?

The Start Yachting is then complimented by the RYA Competent Crew, followed on by the RYA Dayskipper

What is included?

You spend the day onboard with lunch included, you will be given an RYA certificate on completion of the course

Sleeping onboard?

The weekends you can sleep onboard, this is optional. There is 3 x double cabins which if a couple you can share or pay extra for single occupancy. There is also 2 x shower/toilets(heads) plus Gallery for cooking