RYA - Competent Crew and Coastal Skipper
Venue: Grenada Duration: 7 nights Price Per-Person: £599
Pay a 25% deposit online to secure your place.
(A 3% card processing fee will be added at checkout.)
About the course
5 days RYA training + cruising. Stunning sunshine, white beaches, brilliant blue seas and the opportunity to learn new skills whilst taking in the breathtaking scenery of the Caribbean. The RYA (Royal Yachting Association) courses, leading to certification, can be taken over minimum of 5 days.
Girlsforsail offers regular:
Competent Crew Practical
Day Skipper Practical - non tidal
Coastal Skipper Practical
Yachtmaster Practical*
Once you've settled in and met your fellow crewmembers, you'll spend time familiarising yourself with the yacht and going over safety procedures. Over the next 5 days your RYA qualified skipper will take you through the RYA syllabus, enabling you to earn your certificate and learn in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.
*Yachtmaster is 7 days.
Brief Course Details
Competent Crew:
A five day course for the complete beginner. No pre-requisites. You can purchase a course guide and log book from us.
Day Skipper:
Suggested minimum pre-course experience: 5 days, 100 miles. It is recommended that you attend the Day Skipper shore-based course before hand so that you are familiar with the theoretical aspects of the practical course.
Coastal skipper Practical:
Great for giving the experienced Day Skipper that extra bit of confidence to make a long distance journey.
About the Island
Grenada is a rolling, mountainous island, covered with fragrant spice trees and rare tropical flowers. Bordered by stunning beaches, and dotted with picturesque towns, this verdant island has long been a major source of nutmeg, cloves, ginger, cinnamon, and cocoa. In the interior of this volcanic island are cascading rivers and waterfalls, lush rainforests, and one of the most breathtakingly beautiful mountain lakes imaginable. The island is ringed with miles of picture-perfect sands, including the world famous Grand Anse Beach, a smooth expanse stretching for two miles around the curve of a gentle bay.
Other activities:
During the course you will explore some great places and afterwards there will be an opportunity to snorkel, swim and visit some of the surrounding uninhabited islands. Eat freshly caught fish al fresco on the beach and sample some Caribbean rum!
Weather:
Temperatures range from 80-95 degrees. Trade winds of 20-25 knots bless the islands keeping the coastline cool and the sailors happy. Bring factor 35 - you'll need it!
What's included?
Exclusive use of yacht
5 days RYA training
Professional RYA qualified Skipper
Mooring fees
Certificate on completion of course
On-board accommodation
Food starter pack
The price excludes: flights, transfers and personal insurance.