One to one, on own boat coaching for the Admiral - portsmouth area

[stuartwineberg]

I am either getting visibly more crocked or there is a plan to cash in on the insurance but the Admiral is more and more concerned to be able to handle the boat should I be incapacitated (or presumably not there any more). She definitely wants any training to be on our own boat (Moody 36 cc)

The Admiral is a much better sailor than she thinks she is - helms, stands a watch across the channel, holds the boat into wind for sail handling, has wind and tide awareness, does all the stepping off onto the pontoon and tying up. I reckon the issue is needing to develop close quarters handling in and out of marinas, on and off buoys and MOB stuff (which I am rubbish at as well)

On the basis of it usually being best not to try and teach your other half to drive, who would the forum recommend to do the coaching for her. Not necessarily a female instructor although that might be good.

 

[cmjames]

A friend of mine has just had a day of own boat manoevering tuition from these people who are based at Haslar marina. He was very pleased and it seemed reasonable rates.

http://bacchusyachting.co.uk/

 

[stuartwineberg]

Thanks, any more suggestions?

 

[Motor_Sailor]

I've seen this guy at work and he certainly appeared to be effective when coaching one to ones. He's based along at Chichester but works for various sea schools around the Solent including the UKSA.

Tim Newson
tim@tim-newson.com
07411 942142

 

[davethedog]

Bacchus yachting. We used them with our new boat and very good.

 

[interloper]

I have no hope of teaching my wife to handle a sailboat. She has anxiety about just being onboard, staying out of the sun, and not getting seasick. My daughter is a different story. She is ten years old and has just completed her first sailing camp.

 

[Sticky Fingers]

Thanks, any more suggestions?

Hi Stuart, I can recommend Will Spencer, White Dot Sailing. He provided 5 days of own boat tuition for us, an excellent tutor. If you do contact him tell him that Graham Smith recommended him to you.

https://www.whitedotsailing.com/

Based on the Hamble but covers anywhere along the S Coast.

 

[Tomaret]

Richard Willetts was the assessor on our Dayskipper course in the Algarve last year, but does a lot of work in the Solent. He was very good and willing, I believe, to do ad hoc days focusing on specific areas. Looking back over email exchanges I’m reminded that he doesn’t do flag etiquette, so if you want to know when to fly the dishcloth from the spreader or the tea towel from the yard arm, look elsewhere. If you want someone who knows how to explain, demonstrate and guide your wife in the best ways to moor, berth, reef, or pick you up out of the noggin, he’s your man.

I’ll PM his email address.

Mark
Mark

 

[solent clown]

that is a very interesting question, Karen has said similar things to me, and like you I reckon she knows well enough what she is doing even if she is not confident. After some conversations it transpired that I was doing the things she never got to practice, so I try now not to just take over and get her doing more. It can be hard giving up control in a potentially tricky situation though with someone you love dearly, and can shout at like one wouldn't with a stranger. I think your idea of her having tuition with a third party is a good one.
Not much use, but I understand where you are both coming from.
Just watch that life insurance.....

 

[MoodySabre]

Former forumite Big Nick (Nick Hopwood) now does own boat tuition. He's based in Lymington
http://blueskymarine.com/yachting-instruction/
Very nice guy.

 

[Hacker]

+1 for Tim, did my DS with him

 

[stuartwineberg]

Thanks all, great replies