Learn to Sail Courses

To start sailing couldn't be easier. We recommend a 6 day practical course living on board a 38-40 foot boat. With the friendly care and attention of our Instructors you could not be in better hands. We offer a variety of options for the beginner looking to learn to sail for the first time:

RYA Start Sailing and Competent Crew course on a shared boat:
This will give you an introduction to sailing enabling you to get actively involved in sailing the yacht as opposed to being a passenger. By the end of this hands-on course you will have learnt to steer, work sails, keep a lookout and assist in all the day-to-day routines.

If you are looking to start sailing on your own, then this is the perfect introduction. From here you can progress to a Day Skipper Qualification which would focus on the skills necessary to skipper a yacht whilst providing you with practical experience of taking charge.

"Firstly, thanks to you all for such a excellent time. I am just so glad I did it....it's taken a week for the ground to stop heaving. Must admit I was so nervous at first, as I had no real sailing experience at all. But soon felt encouraged and eventually started to feel almost confident. Had a great time, learned a fantastic amount and met some great people."
Simon Shaw UK

For more information the Competent Crew course, please look at our course description.

Learn to Sail with Family & friends.
Having your own yacht and Instructor means you can ensure the Instructor focuses on your needs and you can be sure that you'll get on like a house on fire with all the other course participants!

For a family undertaking a Learn to Sail week things change from being a course to a real family holiday on which you'll learn a new skill. It will ensure you start off your new hobby on a firm, safe footing and assist you to begin to understand how you can best work together as a cohesive team. You'll be able to practice within a safe environment knowing that your fully qualified RYA Instructor is always there to make sure things run smoothly and ensure you all get the most out of the course.For kids check our our Trafalgar Sailing Pirate Certificate.

Prices
These prices are for a maximum of 5 course participants:

£1600 per week Jan, Feb, Mar 3rd and 10th.
£2200 per week Mar 17th to Oct 20th. Dec 22nd and 29th
£1800 per week Oct 27th, Nov, Dec 15th

"I spent a fantastic six days on Tarik Lady from 16 August under Sean's supervision and was really pleased to get the Competent Crew cert at the end of it. It was my first experience of sailing and, though I didn't really know what my expectations were, it exceeded all of them! What a great introduction to sailing. I want to reiterate what a wonderful experience my time on Tarik Lady was, not least due to the confidence that Sean instilled and his relaxed style."
Kathy Vincent - UK

contact: cathy@trafalgarsailing.co.uk for a brochure or further info.