Day Skipper theory over 2 long weekends 1 to 3rd and 15 to 17th March. Friday 6 to 9pm, Sat 9 to 7pm and Sun 9 to 4pm. Holywood Yacht Club. £295 (€345) including RYA Pack (£50). 3 stage payments Call Hugh 0044 7894076574 or 00353 838201664 waveridesireland@gmail.com
  • Points of Sail
  • 5 Essentials
  • Engine checks (including advice on servicing/ impellor/ filters/winterisation
  • Safety equipment to be carried onboard
  • personal flotation
  • safety lines if appropriate
  • what to do if sinking or if someone is injured

        communication - VHF/ Mobile phone/ Hailing

  • Coming alongside/ Moving off
  • Picking up a mooring
  • Anchoring
  • Rescue - 'Person overboard' 2 methods of rescue - undersail and under power.
  • Passage planning (things to think about before the trip;  weather, plan of the trip, contingencies)   
  • Collision regulations   


Own boat tuition  - Sailing yachts

Cost: £145 (€165) per day + travel diesel costs

Duration: 9.30 to 5pm




Can be tailored to your needs but the list gives

an illustration of what could be covered