RYA Start Yachting Practical Course

This course is for the complete novice who would like to try sailing for the first time and enjoy a couple of lovely days on the water

Course description: Start Yachting is a two day introduction to sail cruising for them who’d like to find out what yachting is about. The emphasis is on fun and enjoyment and we are sure you will not want to leave at the end of the course. Your instructor will guide you through the safety procedures and make sure you are comfortable and at ease aboard your yacht before you set sail. By the end of the course you will have experienced steering a yacht, sail handling, rope work, and be aware of safety on board. You’ll also have enjoyed a couple of lovely days on the water.

Suggested minimum pre-course experience and recommended knowledge: None.

Course contents: Basic knowledge and experience of yachting like: Steering a yacht, sail handling, rope work and safety on board.

Duration:2 days.

Dates & Prices: see below

Students to Instructor Ratio
5:1 maximum on all practical courses

Prelearning, exams and courses are delivered in English

Syllabus

Example schedule

After the course: You’ll have a good idea what yacht cruising is about, reduced the time needed to complete the Competent Crew Practical course and had a pleasant sailing trip along the waters around Holland.

Certificate: After successful completion we award you with a RYA Start Yachting Practical Certificate.


Suggested minimum pre-course experience and recommended knowledge:

None


Course contents:

Basic knowledge and experience of yachting like: Steering a yacht, sail handling, rope work and safety on board.


Duration:

2 days.
Friday 19.00h till sunday 16.00h


Price:

RYA Start Yachting practical  inclusive Diesel, Harbourfees  & facilities, 2 days

Eur. 395,00.


Course dates 2026:

Mar 20 – Mar 22 Jul 24 – Jul 26
Apr 03 – Apr 05 Aug 07 – Aug 09
Apr 17 – Apr 19 Aug 21 – Aug 23
May 01 – May 03 Sep 04 – Sep 06
May 15 – May 17 Sep 18 – Sep 20
May 29 – May 31 Oct 02 – Oct 04
Jun 12 – Jun 14 Oct 16 – Oct 18
Jun 26 – Jun 28
Jul 10 – Jul 12