KEELBOAT SAILING

Keelboats are ideal for those who have always wanted to try sailing but have been put off by the small size of dinghies. They are also ideal for those who want to sail bigger boats but don’t want to go down the yacht cruising route.

We can now provide keelboat tuition aboard our new 27ft Beneteau First Class 8 keelboat, Katabatic

The RYA keelboat scheme follows the same method as the dinghy scheme, but without the fear of capsize and getting wet. It provides the learning experience of a dinghy with the feel of handling a small yacht.

If specific course dates are not shown but you would like to book a course please contact us with your details.

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Try Sailing –an introduction to keelboats

A half-day sail to whet your appetite. Learn the basics while cruising the coastline.

Racing in Keelboats (Half Day Session)

You have fancied racing a bigger boat but don’t know where to start. Join our keelboat skipper in a race ‘around the cans’ in Cardigan Bay. Learn the basics and feel the excitement of competitive sailing in a half-day session.

Progressive Keelboat Courses leading to RYA Certificates
Each of the following courses lasts two days

Start Sailing (RYA Level 1) (2 Days)

An introduction to sailing covering the techniques needed to allow you to go out sailing under supervision.

Basic Skills (RYA Level 2) (2 Days)

The perfect course to consolidate existing skills or those learned at level 1. The course covers essential skills such as man overboard and coming alongside which are needed to give you the confidence to go sailing solo. Most manoeuvres will be covered under power and sail. Coupled with the theory needed to be safe on the water.

Seamanship Skills (2 Days)

How to handle the boat in all circumstances and solve problems afloat. As with all RYA courses a mixture of practical sessions and on shore teaching are used to ensure that on completion the successful sailor will be capable of manoeuvring a dinghy in a seaman-like manner and make seamanship decisions in moderate conditions. To participate, you will need to have mastered the skills and knowledge of Basic Skills-Level 2. Emphasis is on increasing the sailor's self-reliance and decision making.

Day Sailing (2 Days)

This RYA course is a must if you want to use your boat to undertake a short cruise in coastal waters. It is assumed that all participants have mastered the skills and knowledge required for Basic Skills-Level 2 as well as being able to carry out the manoeuvres in the Seamanship part of the National Sailing Scheme. The main thrust of the course is to provide you with a safe approach to planning and executing a short cruise including equipping and preparing the boat, navigation and pilotage, dealing with adverse conditions.

Sailing with Spinnakers (2 Days)

It is increasingly common for boats to come equipped with spinnakers adding a new dimension and level of excitement to sailing. Learn how to rig and sail with a spinnaker using crew and equipment to good advantage. You will already have mastered the skills and knowledge required by Basic Skills-Level 2.

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