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PowerBoating Gift Vouchers...

1 Day Hands-On PowerBoating course in a state-of-the art machine with Professional Instructors. A thrilling day out - this course is a great gift for anyone interested in getting to grips with a serious machine. Includes everything needed + Light Lunch / Refreshements. Runs 12 Months at ScotSail LargsCentre. Recipients can call to choose their own dates...

 

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2 Day Hands-On PowerBoating course in a state-of-the art machine with Professional Instructors. This official RYA course will award the renowned Level 2 Certifcation, and enable the holder to receive an ICC International Certificate of Competence. Includes high-speed handling, theory, man-overboard and emergency situation and much more.  Includes everything needed + Light Lunch / Refreshements each day. Runs 12 Months at ScotSail LargsCentre. Recipients can call to choose their own dates...

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Sailing Gift Vouchers...

A weekend short introduction to Sail Cruising for novices and those looking for a fun weekend sailing break. By the end of the course, participants will have experienced steering a yacht, sail handling, ropework and be aware of safety on board.  Includes 2 Nights / Full Board (Sat/Sun) inc RYA Tuition + Certification. Runs every weekend Mar-Oct at ScotSail LargsCentre. Recipients can call to choose their own dates...

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A 5 Nights or 3 Weekends Learn-to-Sail Holiday offering incredible value with a combination of scenery and nature, with serious learning and an Internationally Recognised Qualification as a result. By the end of the course, participants will have experienced personal safety, seamanship, helmsmanship and much more. Includes 5 Nights / Full Board (Mon-Fri) inc RYA Tuition + Certification. Runs every week Mar-Oct at ScotSail LargsCentre. Recipients can call to choose their own dates...

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£415.00!

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3-Weekends:

£495.00!

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Specialist Gift Vouchers...

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The 1-Day Licensing Course for all those who own or use marine-band VHF Radio Equipment. No previous experience is needed and the course covers all the latest developments, including DSC and GMDSS and satisfies International licensing standards for chartering yachts or powerboats...Includes all equipment. Runs on selected Sundays every month, at ScotSail LargsCentre. Recipients can call to choose their own dates...

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A very user-friendly course providing an awareness of the main systems of a marine diesel engine and teaches basic servicing, and how to diagnose and rectify simple defects which do not require workshop support. No experience is required. Mechanical failure is the main cause of lifeboat callouts to yachts and motor cruisers. Basic maintenance and engine care will ensure you don't become another statistic....Includes all equipment. Runs on selected Saturdays every month, at ScotSail LargsCentre. Recipients can call to choose their own dates...

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Advance Booking Essential.

A weekend combination of the two essential 1 day specialist courses - VHF Radio License and Diesel Engine Maintenance. Held on selected Saturday and Sundays each month, and offered at a discounted rate, the combo-course is popular with those wanting to get these two essential certifications done and dusted.   Includes all equipment. Runs on selected weekends every month, at ScotSail LargsCentre. Recipients can call to choose their own dates...

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A one-day course giving you an understanding of radar as an aid to navigation and collision avoidance. Cruising boats increasingly have radar on board. The International Regulations for the Prevention of Collisions at Sea state that if you have a radar, you must know how to use it...Runs on selected days every month, at ScotSail LargsCentre. Recipients can call to choose their own dates...

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Vouchers are valid for 12 months from date of purchase. Vouchers ARE transferable. FREE delivery and personal message included. FREE UK Delivery (Sent via Royal Mail 1st Class). Order before 3pm for Next-Day Delivery* (UK Only).

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Course / Experience Gift Vouchers for PowerBoating & Sail Cruising from ScotSail!

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RYA Start Yachting

RYA Day Skipper

RYA Competent Crew

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Centres: LargsCentre

Age:No minimum.

Experience Required:

None

(Day Skipper may require some experience)

Duration:

Fri-Sun (Weekends)

Sun-Fri (Weekdays)

Board:

2 Nights/Full Board or

5 Nights/Full Board

When:

Any week or weekend Mar-Oct inclusive.

(subject to availability).

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This course / experience provides a short introduction to sail cruising for first-timers or those coming back to sailing. Travelling in a luxury full-board cruising yacht whilst learning to sail amongst stunning islands and ports, is a fantastic way to learn steering a yacht, sail handling, ropework and safety-awareness on-board.

 

Please read the FAQs Section for all the details about this experience!

 

RYA Day Skipper Practical Sailing Courses in Scotland from ScotSail, LargsCentre, Largs Yacht Haven, Firth of Clyde.

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This is one of ScotSails most popular experiences as it is a great way to get out on the water for a whole weekend for just £159.00!

 

 

RYA Competent Crew Practical Sailing Courses in Scotland from ScotSail, LargsCentre, Largs Yacht Haven, Firth of Clyde.
A real RYA Certificate is included with this experience on completion and, the RYA Competent Crew Course can be completed in just 2 more weekends, instead of the usual 3 weekends or 5 days!

 

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OR get the 3-Weekend or 5-Day Course for just £449/£375

5-Nights / Full Board!

 

Prices include either 2 or 5 Nights

/ Full Board and all safety equipment.

Read FAQs!

 

Introductory courses for beginners and those who have some experience of either cruising or dinghy sailing. A shortened version called RYA Start Yachting can be taken over just 2 days which covers the very basics to sail cruising aimed at beginners and those wishing to get a 'taster' session before going on to further there leisure sailing skills. The completion of the RYA Competent Crew Practical course will be delivered over a further two weekends.

 

The 5 day Competent crew course aims to give you as much enjoyment as possible. While you sail you will learn about safety at sea and will be given opportunities to practice the seamanship skills of changing sails, steering, reefing and tying knots. In essence, your Instructor will try to teach you to enjoy sailing living onboard throughout the course.

Each night is spent in a new place, allowing you to experience the delights of a real cruise. You will visit many kinds of anchorages and yacht harbours and have opportunities to experience the abundant scenery and sealife, native to Scottish coastal waters and islands.

By the end of this course, the successful Start Yachting/Competent Crew holderwill have sufficient knowledge and skill to be a usefuland able crew member and want to sail regularly.

 

Suggested minimum pre-course experience None.
Assumed Knowledge None.
Course Content Introduces navigation & safety, basic seamanship, helmsmanship, navigation & meteorology.

Ability After Course

 

Basic knowledge of navigation & safety / Useful Crew Member.

 

 

Weekend Experience Overview:

  • Arrive Friday evening (1800hrs)
  • Meet instructor and crew
  • Get settled into cabin and unpack
  • Meal around 1930 hrs and chat with Instructor
  • Saturday Morning: Get up for breakfast and safety briefing and decide destination
  • Collect food and drinks according to everyones tastes and desires
  • Depart Yacht Haven using teamwork exercise
  • Sailing exercises and practice steering the yacht as 'Skipper' - catching some waves!
  • Put into island or marina destination that evening (perhaps go ashore sightseeing or for a meal & drinks).
  • Saturday Evening: (Evening ashore or perhaps watch a DVD or discuss sailing techniques with Instructor.
  • Sunday Morning: Rise early and prepare to get more sailing in! (Plenty of exercises and fun sailing during the day!
  • Perhaps stop at a marina or weigh anchor for a good lunch on-board
  • Return Sunday Afternoon and dock the yacht using new-found skills
  • De-briefing session at ScotSails Centre and awarding of RYA Start Yachting Course Certificates.
  • 5-Day Course / Experience runs the same format, but arriving Sunday evening at 1800 hours, and returning Friday Afternoon.
 
  What do you get?:  
RYA Start Yachting or Competent Crew Experience
 
Either 2 or 5 Nights / Full Board  
All Safety Equipment  
Official RYA Completion Certificate  
FREE Personalised Gift Voucher sent via Royal Mail 1st Class on day of purchase.*  
Any week or weekend in Season 2010!  
Let recipient choose dates!  

 

  • Buy 5 Nights / Full Board Competent Crew Course for just £375

OR

  • With 1 Weekend Vouchers, the recipient can also upgrade to:
  • 3 Weekends Course / Experience for £301.00!
  • 5 Days Course / Experience for £246.00!

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*Purchases must be paid by 1500 hours to be

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for 18 months from date of issue.l


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Weekend (Fri-Sun)

RYA Start Yachting

Gift Voucher.

2010 Offer:

£159.00

(Voucher & Delivery: FREE!)

What does it include?

 

Weekday (Sun-Fri)

RYA Competent Crew

Gift Voucher.

2010 Offer:

£375.00

(Voucher & Delivery: FREE!)

What does it include?

 

3 Weekends (Fri-Sun)

RYA Competent Crew Gift Voucher.

2010 Offer:

£449.00

(Voucher & Delivery: FREE!)

What does it include?

Tip. You can use this voucher for any 5-Day Course inc Day Skipper and Coastal Skipper - not just Competent Crew!

Booking online is easy - Click Here to Select Vouchers!

 
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  3. Enter your address, delivery and voucher details;
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Includes either 2 or 5 Nights / Full Board (Sat/Sun or Mon-Fri) including all RYA Tuition + Certification;

Choose their own course type upon arrival - price is based on time on board, not course level!

Runs every week and weekend from March to Octobe from LargsCentre - recipient can choose any week that suits them!*

*Subject to availability

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RYA Shorebased Practical Courses / Experiences run every week and weekend from March to October inclusive.


Start Yachting   --   Competent Crew   --   Day Skipper   --   Coastal Skipper   --   Yachtmaster   --   Experience Builder

 

March | April | May | June | July | August | September | October

 

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All Practical Courses and Sailing Experiences run every Week and Weekend - March to October
All Shorebased Navigation and Safety Courses run throughout the year!