Hunter’s Fleet Ltd is a recognised RYA Training Centre
As a Royal Yachting Association (RYA) Training Centre we can offer a range of
training from the National Sailing Scheme using our keelboats. We have a highly
experienced team of Senior Instructors, enthusiastic about introducing people to sailing the yachts of the Norfolk Heritage Fleet. Our comprehensive courses are designed for all
levels from beginners to advanced and hold Levels 1, 2, 3 and Seamanship courses.
These are all 5-day courses covering the combine levels 1 & 2, starting on a Monday.
This beginner’s course is designed as a very practical introduction to sailing where you acquire basic skills and valuable background knowledge. You are taught the basics of boat rigging and handling to a level enabling you to sail under supervision.
Pre-requisites
No previous sailing experience required. However, you need to have reasonable fitness and be able to swim 50 meters clothed.
Course Includes
RYA Start Sailing book, Logbook and Certificate for successful students.
This course aims to give you the knowledge and experience you need to become a competent keelboat sailor in light winds. You will be introduced to sailing techniques, manoeuvres, rigging, mooring, safety and basic rules of the road. By the end of the course, you should be able to sail in light winds without an instructor onboard.
Pre-requisites
Either RYA Keelboat/Dinghy Level1 or prior experience to Level 1 standard.
Course Includes
RYA Start Sailing book, Logbook and Certificate for successful students.
This Improver Course bridges the gap between the Level 2 Keelboat (Basic Skills) course and the more advanced keelboat Seamanship course. It is intended to make the transition easier for those sailors wishing to progress through the scheme, allowing them opportunity to develop their techniques and gain further experience.
Pre-requisites
RYA Keelboat Level 2 or equivalent knowledge and experience.
Course Includes
Certificate for successful students.
A very practical, and quite intensive, sailing course# which aims to train beginners, with no previous experience, or those with very little experience, to a standard where successful students will be able to sail competently and independently in fair conditions.
Pre-requisites
No previous sailing experience required. Students should be reasonable fit and be able to swim 50 meters clothed.
Course Includes
RYA Start Sailing book, Logbook and Certificate for successful students.
A more advanced course including practical and theory sessions designed to build upon the techniques learnt on the basic skills and better sailing course. You’ll learn all about boat control, solving problems afloat and becoming a more confident and accomplished sailor.
Pre-requisites
RYA Keelboat Level 2 or 3 plus additional experience.
Course Includes
Certificate for successful students.