RYA Sailing School
TUITION
Prices and dates
Courses we offer
Pembrokeshire Cruising offers a wide range of sailing tuition from a unique location combining a large sheltered estuary, spectacular coastline and picturesque harbours.
Following the RYA syllabus, the courses are designed to give you confidence and competence in sailing and skippering a cruising yacht.
The courses are run by instructors who have an enthusiastic dedication to sailing combined with emphasis on having fun. They are also adept at cooking. What better after a hard day than to relax for an hour or so while your instructor prepares a delicious, freshly cooked meal, followed by a trip to one of Pembrokeshire's many hostelries to toast the end to a perfect day.
The price you'll pay is all-inclusive with no hidden extras: accommodation on board, all meals, oilskins, sleeping bags, marina/harbour dues and safety equipment.
We are delighted to announce that we have a brand new Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 36i 'Performance' joining the fleet this season. She is fully commissioned and MCA coded as a Sail School vessel. The 'performance' package upgrades her rigging and sails, while her accommodation remains unaltered. Alongside our regular Sailing School, we are introducing our Premium Sailing Schools. Just 4 berths shall be available on each course and Adventure Cruise ensuring a higher level of comfort and personal tuition.
We also run SHOREBASED NAVIGATION and VHF COURSES - look at the LATEST NEWS PAGE for dates.
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Which RYA course is for you?
The table below indicates where you are likely to fit into the RYA cruising scheme, depending upon your pre-course experience and knowledge, if any.
You may then choose to move on to the next level of the scheme depending on your personal aspirations, whether they are to crew for others, flotilla sailing holidays in the sun, chartering a yacht or even buying your own boat.
| COURSE | Required Experience | Assumed Knowledge | Course Content | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
RYA Start Yachting | None - everyone has to start somewhere | None | Enjoy a good sail. Gain knowledge of sea terms, personal safety, rope work and basic helming. | 1 x weekend sail school |
RYA Competent Crew | None | None | Basic seamanship and boat safety including sea terms, sails, ropework, fire precautions, man overboard, distress, dinghies, weather, rules of the road, helmsmanship and sailing. | 1 x five day sail school |
RYA RYA Day Skipper | Navigation to day skipper theory level and basic sailing ability. 5 days sailing, 100 miles, 4 night hours | Basic Seamanship and sailing ability | Preparation for sea, handling under sail and power, pilotage, weather, rules of the road, maintenance, victualling and emergency situations. | 1 x five day sail school3 x weekend sail school |
RYA Coastal Skipper Course Completion | 15 days ( 2 as skipper)300 miles, 8 night hours. Navigation to Coastal/Yachtmaster theory standard. | Navigation to Coastal skipper theory standard. Sailing to Day skipper practical standard | 5 day assessment of skippering ability. Preparation for sea, handling under sail and power, pilotage, passage making and ability as skipper, adverse weather conditions and emergency situations | 1 x five day sail school |
| RYA/MCA Exams | ||||
RYA Yachtmaster Coastal Preparation and RYA/MCA Exam (Ability after course - skipper a yacht on coastal passages by day and night - requirement for commercial endorsement) | 30 days (2 as skipper) 800 miles, 12 night hours. Navigation to Coastal/Yachtmaster theory standard VHF Certificate First Aid Certificate | Navigation to Coastal skipper theory standard. Sailing to Day skipper practical standard | 5 days preparation followed by an examination by an independent RYA examiner. Preparation for sea, handling under sail and power, pilotage, passage making and ability as skipper, adverse weather conditions and emergency situations | 1 x 7 day sail school |
RYA Yachtmaster Offshore | 3Minimum 50 days, 2500 miles to include, 5 passages over 60 nM including 2 overnight & 2 as skipper. | An experienced yachtsman, competent to skipper a crusing yacht on any passage other than ocean | 5 days refresher course followed by an examination by an independent RYA examiner. | 1 x 7 day sail school |
2011 Dates and Prices
| WEEKEND SAILING SCHOOL: Start Day - Friday evening |
5 DAY SAILING SCHOOL: Start Day - Sunday evening |
7 DAY SAILING SCHOOL: Start Day - Sunday evening | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MARCH | 4 18 | MARCH | 6 13 20; 27 | MAY | 15 |
| APRIL | 1 15 29 | APRIL | 3 10 17; 24 | OCTOBER | 9 |
| MAY | 6 27 | MAY | 1 8 15 22 29 | ||
| JUNE | 1 15 29 | JUNE | 5 12 19 26 | ||
| JULY | 1 15 29 | JULY | 3 10 17 24 31 | ||
| AUGUST | 12 26 | AUGUST | 7 14 21 28 | ||
| SEPTEMBER | 16 30 | SEPTEMBER | 4 11 18 25 | ||
| OCTOBER | 14 28 | OCTOBER | 2 9 16 23 30 | ||
| NOVEMBER | 4 | NOVEMBER | 6 | ||
STANDARD SAILING SCHOOLS offered on all dates have a maximum of 5 students
7 Day Sailing Schools are for Yachtmaster Coastal and Yachtmaster Offshore examination candidates
| SEASONS/PRICES | WEEKENDS | 5 DAYS | 7 DAYS |
|---|---|---|---|
| LOW SEASON March, November | £195 | £431 | |
| MID SEASON April, May, June, Sept & Oct | £216 | £467 | £620 |
| HGH SEASON July & August | £231 | £489 |
For guaranteed SINGLE CABIN OCCUPANCY please add another 50% to above prices & state this requirement on booking form.
The above prices are ALL INCLUSIVE - All meals, oilskins, sleeping bags, marina fees, fuel charges and VAT.
| SHOREBASED COURSES 2009 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| GMDSS SHORT RANGE RADIO CERTIFICATE - 1 day | February 5 March 26 June 4 September 3 November 12 | £90 + licence fee £30 | |
DISCOUNTS: 2 persons 3%, 3 persons 5%, 4 persons 7.5%, 5 persons 10%. We offer a 5% loyalty discount to returning customers
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