RYA & Private Own-boat Tuition

As a qualified and practicing RYA Cruising Instructor, I have strong working experience of both RYA training working to the Competent Crew, Day Skipper and Coastal Skipper syllabus. I also deliver challenging mile-building courses for students who intend to progress through the Yachtmaster scheme.

In addition to this, I also assist yacht owners who may be new to the sport or feeling a little rusty. I have good experience of working monohulls up to 16 metres in length and with a variety of keel configurations. As the long standing owner of a Bowman 40, I am well versed in working with long and semi-long heavy displacement configurations and cutter/ketch rigged yachts.

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My areas of specialism

  • Yacht husbandry, and equipment’s audits

  • Delivering comprehensive safety briefings

  • Passage planning and pilotage

  • Close quarter manoeuvring and berthing

  • Anchoring and mooring under sail and power

  • Handling under power

  • Handling under sail

  • Night sailing and watchkeeping

  • MOB drills and emergency procedures

  • Navigation using digital and paper based sources

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I am able to sign-off practical courses in collaboration with an RYA Recognised Training Centre only and can arrange this for students wishing to obtain a formal qualification onboard their own boat.

I enjoy instruction and work with students of all levels of experience and confidence, tailoring courses throughout to ensure a successful outcome.

Please get in touch if you’d like to learn more about my instructing services.

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Availability

Courses run throughout the season. Contact me to discuss your goals and find dates that work for you.

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