RYA Start Yachting Course

If you are you curious to know what it feels like to sail on a yacht, like adventure or want to learn the basics to see if you want to do further sail training, then this course is for you.

Prior experience required: None
Minimum age: 10 Years
Where: Langebaan
Duration: 2 Days
Ratio: 5:1

Training takes place on one of our L34’s, on the picturesque Langebaan Lagoon. This course provides a short introduction to sail cruising for novices. By the end of the course, you will have experienced steering a yacht, sailing handling, ropework, and be aware of safety on a yacht.

Holders of a RYA Start Yachting certificate can obtain a RYA Competent Crew certificate by completing a further 3 days of the 5-day Competent Crew Course.

Who is it for?

If you are you curious to know what it feels like to sail on a yacht, like adventure or want to learn the basics to see if you want to do further sail training, then this course is for you.

Overview of course content | Start Yachting

This course introduces the students to the following fundamental topics necessary to be able to steer a yacht:

The yacht
Rope-work
Underway
Rules of the Road
Meteorology
Man overboard recovery
Clothing and equipment
Emergency equipment and precautions

*** RYA Start Yachting Certificate issued upon successful completion ***
(includes accommodation onboard | excludes food)

Included

Personal logbook
Atlantic Yachting Cap
Diesel + Berthing Fees
Accommodation on board for the duration of your practical sailing course
Fresh linen, pillows and pillowcases
The use of Foul Weather gear should you need it
Tea, Coffee & Sugar in office and on yachts
Access card to ablutions facilities (on loan)
Fully equipped galley + cleaning materials

Excluded

Transport to Langebaan from Cape Town – we can arrange it for you

What you need to bring

Suitable clothing – layers are a good idea (T shirts, weatherproof jacket, baggies, long sleeve T-shirts, rash vests, tracksuit pants, jeans, flip flops and warm clothes)
Polarised Sunglasses, or you can purchase from our shop – From R800.00
Gloves, or you can purchase from our shop – R300.00
Sailing shoes or any soft-soled shoes (i.e., takkies or trainers)
Sleeping bag and a blanket
Sun cream, hats, towels and toiletries
Warm socks and a beanie
Extra money for food and beverages – cooking onboard is encouraged as part of the yachting experience and helps to stretch your budget