Yachting Adventures/courses
From Novice to yacht master
Sailing to us is about 'adventure'. The process of learning to sail is an adventure and this adventure does not stop once you know how to sail.
We run the full range of recreational sail cruising adventures within our ANDAMAN YACHTING 'Sail Training Adventure Scheme'. Whether you are a first-timer wishing to experience sailing, to being a useful crew member, to looking to gain a 'Skippers' certification, or an experienced skipper who’d like to expand/refresh your skills we can provide the right yachting adventure for you.
You can enter our 'Sail Training Adventure Scheme' at any level, provided you have the correct pre-adventure experience. Please be realistic when assessing your experience and abilities and if you are in any doubt, please don’t hesitate to discuss your requirements with us before choosing your adventure.
Our practical adventures are normally run on a stand-alone, live aboard basis, as detailed below, but they can be taken as part of a longer sailing holiday, or combined with a theory course, to give a mix of theory/practical elements. Online courses are also available for/as pre-practical adventure preparation.
Practical Training Adventures
Most of our practical training adventures are taken as a five day live aboard adventure, depending on the practical training syllabus plus time available. 5 days are the recommended minimum duration for most practical training adventures, however, many people choose to add 'Additional day's' to their adventures, to provide more time for truly comprehensive tuition and practice, whilst also providing some extra time for leisure activities in this fascinating part of the World. Combined theory and practical adventures are also available offering a good theory/practical experience.
Adventures can be taken either on a 'Join-In' basis, sharing the boat and all the chores with the other crew, or on a 'Premier' private charter basis, where you have exclusive use of the boat for greater privacy and more one to one comprehensive tuition.
All of our Adventures include our Thai Chef/Crew onboard to take care of the galley work plus assist with the general crew duties.
PRACTICAL ADVENTURES
COMPETENT CREW - 5 Day - PRACTICAL
Comprehensive training for beginners wanting to become active crew members. An adventure that can be done over a minimum of five days and which also fits well as part of a sailing holiday. An 'Essential Navigation and Seamanship theory course' can also be included if required to make this into an excellent Competent Crew experience.
DAY SKIPPER - 5 Day - PRACTICAL
Ideal for sailors with some yachting experience and navigation knowledge who want to develop their skippering ability. This adventure can be combined with the Day Skipper theory course to form a two week theory and practical adventure.
COASTAL SKIPPER - 5 Day - PRACTICAL
Advanced skippering techniques for experienced sailors with a good knowledge of navigation and seamanship. This adventure can be combined with the Coastal Skipper theory course to form a comprehensive theory and practical adventure.
YACHT MASTER OFFSHORE - PRACTICAL
Duration dependable on your current level of experience
A Yacht Master Offshore certificate is often the ultimate aim for many skippers and is a highly respected qualification.
EXPERIENCE BUILDER - booked on a per day basis
Many advanced courses require that candidates have a level of experience which can only be achieved by completing passages as a crew or as a skipper.
We offer bespoke constructive 'Premier' basis 'Experience Builder adventures' to advance/refresh your skills, your experience and to build your confidence in all aspects of running a sailing yacht including passage planning and pilotage in different Ports/Anchorages.
Passages of both day and night watches can be achieved either by heading north or south from our waterfront location, depending on the time/duration available plus the weather forecast/conditions.
ABOVE AND BEYOND - One day additional skills courses
Including - Marine Communication - VHF/SRC, Marine Diesel Engine, Safety At Sea and Yacht Dinghy/Tender Operator.
These can be added as an addition to an Adventure course or taken as a stand alone course.
Theory Courses
Theory Courses
ESSENTIAL NAVIGATION AND SEAMANSHIP
2 Day - THEORY
An introductory theory course, covering the principles of navigation and seamanship. This course can be done as a stand-alone theory course, or as an additional element to a, 'Start Yachting' or a 'Competent Crew' adventure combining theory and practical, both of which can also be included in a longer sailing holiday if required.
5 Day - THEORY
A comprehensive course on navigation and seamanship theory for aspiring skippers and competent crew. This theory course can be taken as a stand alone course or as part of a combined theory and practical adventure.
COASTAL SKIPPER - YACHT MASTER
6 Day - THEORY
An advanced course for experienced sailors with a good understanding of navigation and safety. This theory course can also be completed as part of a combined theory and practical adventure.
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'ANDAMAN YACHTING adventure' Sailing Courses
TOTAL 'INTRODUCTION TO SAILING' - 4 Days
'START TO SKIPPER' - 15 Days
'COMPLETE DAY SKIPPER' - 10 Days
'SKIPPER TO MASTER' - 15 Days
Please contact us for further information on the above courses plus the price and the pre course requirements.