Spuddy
Active member
Just got the news I've passed the shorebased RYA Coastal. Since the rest of my little life is going to pot at the moment it's nice to have a success.
I liked the chartwork - reminded me of proper O level maths with jommetry.
Good, experienced instructor who passed on his practical wrinkles.
Although I've got some navigating experience and training - mostly around mountains - it seemed so obviously sensible to pick up some reliable routines from those who know. A long time ago now friends and I muddled through on old gaff cutters and it was nerve racking and risky.
I am certainly glad I have done it. It's obviously not the whole story on skippering. But I thought I'd put my 2pennorth in to the recurring debate on the value of sailing qualifications.
I've still got a worrying leak though.
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I liked the chartwork - reminded me of proper O level maths with jommetry.
Good, experienced instructor who passed on his practical wrinkles.
Although I've got some navigating experience and training - mostly around mountains - it seemed so obviously sensible to pick up some reliable routines from those who know. A long time ago now friends and I muddled through on old gaff cutters and it was nerve racking and risky.
I am certainly glad I have done it. It's obviously not the whole story on skippering. But I thought I'd put my 2pennorth in to the recurring debate on the value of sailing qualifications.
I've still got a worrying leak though.
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