Sail Cruising
Note: Full details on the Sail Cruising and Yachtmaster Scheme, course syllabi & certifications are listed in the RYA Sail Cruising Logbook RYA G15, available from Trans Pacific Marine (phone 0508 800 600 or visit www.transpacific.co.nz).
Start Yachting
An essential introduction to sailing.
Aim: To gain experience of steering, handling sails, rope work and safety on board.
Duration: 2 Days.
Qualification: Course completion certificate.
Modules:
- Boating equipment & terms
- Rope work & winches
- Experience all points of sail
- Steering under sail & power
- Safety equipment & clothing
- Emergency actions
Competent Crew
A practical course covering the basics of seamanship and helmsmanship.
Aim: To be a useful crew member aboard a yacht.
Duration: 5 days or 3 weekends
Qualification: Course completion certificate.
Modules:
- Safety equipment & use
- Handling & trimming sails
- Steering to the wind & compress
- Essential knots
- Emergency situations & actions
- Safety awareness
Day Skipper Practical
A practical yachting course that aligns to Boatmaster, covering all practical skills and background knowledge.
Aim: To skipper a yacht in familiar waters by day.
Duration: 5 Days or 3 weekends
Qualification: Course completion certificate
Prerequisites: Practical experience recommended.
Modules:
- Sail changing & reefing
- Boat handling under power
- Boat handling under sail
- Practical pilotage & navigation
- Tidal heights & streams
- Buoys, beacons & rules of the road
- Meteorology
- Engine checks & maintenance
Coastal Skipper Practical
A practical yachting course that aligns to the Coastal Skipper theory course, covering advanced skills and techniques.
Aim: To Skipper a yacht on coastal passages by day & night
Duration: 5 days
Qualification: Course Completion Certificate
Pre-requisites: Skills and experience equivalent to Day Skipper Practical.
Modules:
- Passage planning
- Skipper responsibilities
- Pilotage skills by day & night
- Managing the boat & crew
- Weather & navigation
- Effective handling under sail & power
- Anchoring & mooring under sail
- Emergency actions & procedures
