{"id":2332,"date":"2016-10-05T08:23:42","date_gmt":"2016-10-05T08:23:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.firstclasssailing.com\/blog\/?p=2332"},"modified":"2016-10-06T08:29:40","modified_gmt":"2016-10-06T08:29:40","slug":"preparing-to-charter-a-boat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.firstclasssailing.com\/blog\/preparing-to-charter-a-boat\/","title":{"rendered":"Preparing to Charter a Boat"},"content":{"rendered":"

Have you spent all summer dreaming about being out on the open water? Well now is the perfect time of year to start preparing. With winter coming up, you\u2019ve got plenty of time to take those crucial sailing courses to get you all set for a summer adventure. <\/span><\/p>\n

If there is a chance you may consider chartering a boat of your own, or be asked to sail with friends, then you need to make sure you have all the qualifications required to crew, skipper or navigate.<\/span><\/p>\n

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The Courses You\u2019ll Need<\/span><\/h2>\n

Work your way through our theory and practical courses to begin your journey from being a beginner through to being able to sail. Don\u2019t worry – these courses aren\u2019t limited to skippering, it\u2019s also about becoming confident enough to charter a boat on your own. You\u2019ll leave these courses with a strong, well-rounded knowledge of everything which is required to take control of a chartered yacht. <\/span><\/p>\n