Sailing Courses
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RYA Start Yachting Course (2 Days: £195)
This course provides a short introduction to sailing for novices. By the end of the course participants will have experienced steering a yacht, sail handling, ropework and be aware of safety on board. Holders of the Start Yachting certificate can obtain a Competent Crew certificate by completing a further two 2 day sessions.
RYA Competent Crew Course (5 days or 3 two day sessions: £425 or £595)
This excellent course gives an introduction to yachting and works towards training a competent crew member essential in the running of a yacht. The course includes carrying out deck-work, steering and basic navigation and the essential seamanship skills vital to the cruising yachtsman.
Competent Crew courses can be taken as one 5 day or three 2 day sessions. Most benefit will result from taking the 3 required sessions within 3 months of starting the course.
RYA Day Skipper (5 days or 3 two day sessions: £425 or £595)
(Previous Experience: 5 days aboard, 100 miles logged and 4 night hours; knowledge of basic navigation and some sailing ability.)
The aim of this course is to achieve a standard where you can safely skipper a yacht by day on passages in familiar tidal waters.
The course includes skippering techniques, victualling, weather forecasting and safety, seamanship, boat handling under power and sail, pilotage and navigation.
Day Skipper courses can be taken as one 5 day or three 2 day sessions. Most benefit will result from taking the 3 required sessions within 3 months of starting the course.
Day Skipper Combination (9 days: £725)
(Previous Experience: Sailing ability to Competent Crew level.)
Our Day Skipper Combination course covers both the shorebased and practical Day Skipper courses. This is necessarily an intensive course but you can complete two courses in the nine days. Accommodation is provided onboard the training yacht for the duration of the course.
M.C.A. / RYA Coastal Skipper Course (5 days: £425)
(Previous Experience: 15 days aboard, 2 days as skipper, 300 logged miles and 8 night hours.)
The Coastal Skipper practical course prepares those with previous experience to undertake longer passages. This course concentrates on skippering techniques, leadership, seamanship, boat handling under sail and power, pilotage, navigation, IRPCS and meteorology.
Holders of an RYA Coastal Skipper Tidal certificate are able to skipper coastal passages safely and confidently.
Preparation Course for RYA/MCA Coastal Skipper & Yachtmaster Offshore Examinations (5 days + 1-2 day exam; £595; RYA fee not included)
(Previous Experience: Certificate of Competence candidates should be at a standard where they are able to take charge of a sailing vessel on difficult coastal passages, out of sight of land, by day and by night and in worsening weather conditions.)
Anglesey School of Sailing offers a structured preparation course for those due to take either the Coastal Skipper or Yachtmaster Offshore RYA/MCA Certificate of Competence Exam.
The course is designed to take your skills to a higher level and includes use of the boat during the RYA/MCA examination.
Note: Our Coastal Skipper and Offshore Yachtmaster exam preparation courses incorporate an RYA /MCA practical exam. All candidates must hold a current First Aid certificate and a VHF or SRC Radio Operators license.
RYA Cruising Instructor Assessment (£425)
This is the doorway into the world of instructing cruising courses. You will attend a five day course with the Chief Instructor who will show you how to teach the RYA cruising syllabus. During the course your sailing and communication skills will be under assessment. On successful completion you will be eligible to teach Competent Crew and Day Skipper practical courses at RYA Training Centres. Note: Candidates must hold a commercially endorsed RYA/MCA Yachtmaster Offshore certificate prior to attending the training.
International Certificate of Competence Test (Sail) (£180)
The ICC is required by many European countries for certain categories of pleasure boat. It is also useful in countries where compulsory certificates are required of nationals simply because officials expect to see such a certificate. Those holding a minimum qualification of Day Skipper Practical (Sail) or above may apply for an ICC. For those who do not, Anglesey School of Sailing offers a Boat Handling and Oral Test and on successful completion candidates may apply for an ICC.
The purpose of the practical test is to give every candidate the opportunity to show that they are capable of skippering a boat without endangering or damaging other people, boats or the marine environment. By oral and written answers candidates must demonstrate an understanding of the IRPCS (Coll Regs), SOLAS requirements, navigation, lights & sounds and pilotage.
Non-RYA Courses
Day Sails (£ 80)
These five hour sails are ideal for complete beginners who would like to sample sailing for a few hours to see how they enjoy it. These are also popular with people wanting to sail a different type of yacht from their usual one. Times of the day sails vary dependant upon tides. A typical day out would see us sailing along part of the Anglesey Coastline before returning to Holyhead. Hot and cold drinks and a sandwich lunch are provided onboard during the day.
Experience Weekends (£180)
These run from Friday evening through to Sunday afternoon. This is the choice for you if you would like to try a short period onboard, work on a specific area of training or work towards part of a qualification. A typical weekend will see us depart Holyhead on Saturday morning, sail around the Anglesey coast and moor up at the end of the day in one of the local harbours or marinas. There is usually the chance to stretch your legs ashore in the evening and visit a local hostelry. Sunday will see us return to Holyhead with sail training en route.
Mile Builder Trips (5 days or more: £425)
(Previous Experience: Competent Crew or above)
Mile Building Cruises are aimed at those who already have some sailing experience and would like to sail further than the Anglesey Coast. The trips are ideal for logging longer passages – the aim is to complete some RYA/MCA exam qualifying passages during each cruise. We will also try to include a night passage subject to suitable weather conditions. For those free spirits with the time there is the 1700 nm voyage from Holyhead to the Mediterranean at the end of the summer and return trip the following Spring.
Mediterranean Voyage (£60 per berth/day; £110 per double cabin/day ; min 10 days; costs & food extra)
In September Shantih will depart Holyhead, sailing for 2-3 weeks some 1600nm to the Mediterranean and beyond. Up to 6 berths are available for all or part of this cruise providing a unique experience and the opportunity to build ocean miles and be fully involved in all aspects of passage making.
Winter Sailing: Courses and Charter in the Mediterranean (Priced as UK)
Take pleasure in sailing the warmer waters off Spain during the cold, wet miserable months of a British winter. During this quiet season you are a budget flight away from superb sailing along this coast or further into the Mediterranean where Shantih will be providing charter and sailing instruction courses until April when the return voyage to Holyhead will take place the following year.
Own Boat Tuition
For customers who have their own yacht we have qualified experienced instructors. We can teach you how to handle your own boat in the tightest of marina situations and realise your boat's ability both at sea and within estuaries.
Own boat tuition will benefit you as the training you will experience is tailored to suit the handling characteristics of your particular boat.
The instruction can be given one to one but we suggest that you bring along your normal crew; it is just as important for them to know how to competently carry out their role onboard. Courses can be tailored to concentrate on close quarter handling, seamanship exercises, local pilotage and heavy weather training.
RYA courses on your own boat (£180/day )
Sailing - we can provide Start Yachting, Competent Crew, Day Skipper and Coastal Skipper.
RYA training through own boat tuition is limited to three students.
ICC assessment on your own boat (£95/person)
The International Certificate of Competence (ICC) is a qualification recognised throughout Europe and is a mandatory requirement in several countries. The assessment requires you to be at Day Skipper practical level for Sailing. It is possible to take a direct assessment on your own boat if you do not hold the relevant RYA qualification.
Charter & Corporate Events (see our charter page for pricing)
“Shantih” is available for skippered charter. Yacht charters provide opportunities for a variety of wonderful occasions: relaxing family holidays, personal development experiences, team building events, reward breaks for outstanding employee performance or as a vehicle for corporate entertainment. Whether you want a day trip, a weekend or even a mini cruise - we can tailor a package to meet your requirements.
