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

Chartwork Plotter

This handy plotter is ideal for Chartwork both on the boat and in the classroom. It’s durable, flexible and is a handy A4 size – making it easy to carry, store and use.

It can be marked with the local magnetic variation, making plotting and calculating courses and bearings quick and easy – completely removing the need for mathematical calculation. The clear markings and rotating dial make it easy to read and easier to use than many other plotting protractors and rules.

This is the recommended plotting instrument for all Coastguard Boating Education courses involving Chartwork such as Day Skipper, Boatmaster, Coastal Skipper and Ocean Yachtmaster, and all RYA practical and shorebased courses.

Click here for instructions on how to use the Chartwork Plotter.

Click on the image below for videos on how to use the Chartwork Plotter:

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Registered Sail Cruising Training Centres

Note: many instructors/training centres listed are willing to travel to provide training nationwide.

Training centre	Phone	Date	Contact	Comments
Region A - Northland [print]
Bay Sail NZ	0800 724 584			Contact to register interest
Mahurangi Technical Institute	0800 366 8746			RYA Shorebased courses offered
Region B - Auckland [print]
Training centre	Phone	Date	Contact	Comments
Coastal & Offshore Sailing School	021 534 003			RYA Shorebased Courses offered
Gulfwind Sailing Academy	09 521 1564			Contact to register interest
Sailing Away School of Sailing	09 521 2387			Contact to register interest
Courses starting May 2012 (Auckland)
Sailing Away School of Sailing	09 521 2387	Mon 7th - Fri 11th May		Mon-Fri 07/05/2012-11/05/2012 5 Days, 4 Night away courses for Competent Crew, Day Skipper and Coastal Skipper. Includes all Meals	$1995.00
Sailing Away School of Sailing	09 521 2387	Mon 14th - Fri 18th May		Mon-Fri 14/05/2012-18/05/2012 5 Days, 4 Night away courses for Competent Crew, Day Skipper and Coastal Skipper. Includes all Meals	$1995.00
Sailing Away School of Sailing	09 521 2387	Mon 21st - Fri 25th May		Mon-Fri 21/05/2012-25/05/2012 5 Days, 4 Night away courses for Competent Crew, Day Skipper and Coastal Skipper. Includes all Meals	$1995.00
Courses starting June 2012 (Auckland)
Sailing Away School of Sailing	09 521 2387	Fri 1st - Tue 5th Jun		Mon-Fri 01/06/2012-05/06/2012 5 Days, 4 Night away courses for Competent Crew, Day Skipper and Coastal Skipper. Includes all Meals. Queens Birthday.	$1995.00
Region F - Upper South Island [print]
Training centre	Phone	Date	Contact	Comments
Charterlink Boat Training	(03)5736591			RYA Practical courses available. Contact to register interest.
Nelson Sealord Marine Rescue Centre	03 547 3513			Contact to register interest.
Sail Nelson Ltd	03 546 7275 or 027 265 7547			Contact to register interest
West Winds Yachting School	021 168 0457			Contact to register interest
Courses starting May 2012 (Upper South Island)
Sail Nelson Ltd	03 546 7275 or 027 265 7547	Mon 7th - Fri 11th May		7-11 May 2012. Mon-Fri Competent Crew
Sail Nelson Ltd	03 546 7275 or 027 265 7547	Mon 7th - Fri 11th May		7-11 May 2012. Mon-Fri Coastal Skipper Practical
Sail Nelson Ltd	03 546 7275 or 027 265 7547	Mon 7th - Fri 11th May		7-11 May 2012. Mon-Fri Yachtmaster Practical
Sail Nelson Ltd	03 546 7275 or 027 265 7547	Mon 14th - Fri 18th May		14-18 May 2012. Mon-Fri Competent Crew
Sail Nelson Ltd	03 546 7275 or 027 265 7547	Mon 14th - Fri 18th May		14-18 May 2012. Mon-Fri Day Skipper Practical
Charterlink Boat Training	(03)5736591	Sat 19th - Wed 23rd May		RYA Start Yachting, RYA Competent Crew, RYA Day Skipper, RYA Coastal Skipper.
Sail Nelson Ltd	03 546 7275 or 027 265 7547	Mon 21st - Fri 25th May		21-25 May 2012. Mon-Fri Competent Crew
Sail Nelson Ltd	03 546 7275 or 027 265 7547	Mon 21st - Fri 25th May		21-25 May 2012. Mon-Fri Day Skipper Practical
Sail Nelson Ltd	03 546 7275 or 027 265 7547	Mon 21st - Fri 25th May		21-25 May 2012. Mon-Fri Coastal Skipper Practical