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Sailing Experience Days (Solent)

Sailing Experience Days (Solent)

There aren’t many things you can do in life that can beat one of our sailing experience days on the Solent. On this fun-filled day you will experience the joys of sailing on a classic boat that’s over one hundred years old. Our experience days are designed for people...

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Sailing Experience Days (Isle of Wight)

Sailing Experience Days (Isle of Wight)

We don’t believe there are many things you can do in life that can beat one of our sailing experience days from or to the Isle of Wight. On this fun-filled day you will experience the joys of sailing on a classic boat that’s over one hundred years old. When you book...

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Sailing on the Solent: Start with First Class Sailing

Sailing on the Solent: Start with First Class Sailing

The Solent is a beautiful stretch of water that lies between the south coast of England and the Isle of Wight. With its stunning coastline, picturesque harbours, and breath-taking views, the Solent is a sailing paradise. Sailing on the Solent either as an experienced...

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Day Skipper Syllabus (Explained)

Day Skipper Syllabus (Explained)

The Day Skipper Course is conducted on board a cruising yacht (7 to 15m LOA), to teach pilotage, navigation, seamanship, and boat handling up to the standard required to skipper a small cruising yacht safely by day in tidal waters with which the student is familiar....

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What Does Day Skipper Allow You to Do?

What Does Day Skipper Allow You to Do?

The RYA Day Skipper practical course from Southampton is for aspiring skippers and the perfect next step for those that have completed Competent Crew. But what exactly does RYA Day Skipper allow you to do, and what can a Day Skipper do once qualified. RYA Day Skipper...

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Can You Charter a Yacht with Day Skipper?

Can You Charter a Yacht with Day Skipper?

If you’re considering a holiday where you can charter a yacht for the day, or perhaps looking to get out on the water over a weekend at home, it’s important to understand the qualifications you will need. While you may have some sailing experience from spending a few...

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Is Sailing Dangerous? (Statistics & Safety Tips)

Is Sailing Dangerous? (Statistics & Safety Tips)

One thing that often holds people back from signing up for sailing lessons is a fear of the sea and open water. Whilst it would be ridiculous for us to say there are no risks involved, the dangers of sailing are greatly reduced if you have proper training, equipment,...

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