N. Pupils:
5 ― 6
Level:
beginner
Experience living on board and really get to know the boat. All the course is hands on. You are the crew! By the end of the course you'll be able to helming, handle sails, keep a lookout, navigate using lighthouses and conspicuous points to fix a position on the chart, and assist in all the day to day duties on board. You'll also visit some of the most beautiful landscape in Tuscany and had an enjoyable holiday sailing around Elba Island, Corsica and Isola di Capraia. All islands within a short distance reachable within a few hours of sailing.
- Assumed knowledge: none
- Minimum duration: 5 Days. We offer a full week experience
- Minimum age: none
- Course content: Knowledge of sea terms and parts of a boat, her rigging and sails, sail handling, ropework, fire precautions and fighting, personal safety equipment, man overboard, emergency equipment, meteorology, seasickness, helmsmanship, general duties, manners and customs, rules of the road, dinghies;
- Ability after the course: Able to steer, handle sails, keep a lookout, row a dinghy and assist in all the day to day routines.
Program:
Rendez-vous at 5:00 PM on Saturday for a brief introduction; boat preparation and provisioning. Safety briefing and itinerary planning.
Set sail towards the most beautiful bays and charming harbors of Tuscany and Corsica while everyone takes turns performing all roles aboard throughout the various days. Sleeping on board, we'll move between different locations every day.
Return on Friday evening; debriefing and check-out on Saturday morning at 10:00 AM.
The fee includes:
- 6 days of training led by a qualified RYA instructor, aboard one of our modern and fast yacht.
- Bed linens, blankets, and towels, final cleaning of the boat.
- Onboard Wi-Fi.
- Moorings costs at Marina Cala de Medici.
- RYA Competent Crew certificates (upon successful completion)
Extras:
- Food & Drinks also for the instructor.
- Fuel.
- Moorings costs other than the base marina.
- Transfer and parking to and from Cala de Medici.
Private tuition and exclusive boat always available on request.
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