tonyran
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Jeff Golds, based at Port Solent. Uses his own boat - a HR 36. Dont miss the naughty breakfast.
Sailing schools - personal recomendations?
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DJE
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Daryl
I'm keen to get on with this while the theory is still fresh. We need to get a group together. Which ticket are you intending to go for?
I'm keen to get on with this while the theory is still fresh. We need to get a group together. Which ticket are you intending to go for?
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jonburt
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Hi, I did the same sort of thing last year. I wanted to do the prep and exam on my own boat as I felt that it would be more beneficial than learning things on someone elses boat that may handle slightly differently to my own anyway.
I was reccomended to the Hamble School of Yachting in the Mercury Yacht harbour they arranged for an instructor to come and meet me at my boat in the marina and then even arranged the examiner aswell.
I was reccomended to the Hamble School of Yachting in the Mercury Yacht harbour they arranged for an instructor to come and meet me at my boat in the marina and then even arranged the examiner aswell.
DeeGee
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OK so is there anyone who would be interested in getting something organised for the end of the season, say Oct? If so PM me.
[/ QUOTE ]If you want the name and number of a YMI who has been doing it for years, for many of the SS's, PM me. I have 'hired' him twice, last time round I think it was £100/day. He is excellent, as most YMIs are. He examines to DS level, but will, I am sure, sort out the YME for you.
OK so is there anyone who would be interested in getting something organised for the end of the season, say Oct? If so PM me.
[/ QUOTE ]If you want the name and number of a YMI who has been doing it for years, for many of the SS's, PM me. I have 'hired' him twice, last time round I think it was £100/day. He is excellent, as most YMIs are. He examines to DS level, but will, I am sure, sort out the YME for you.
Sans Bateau
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Thank you, DJE is already sorting something out, I fear a little sooner than would suit me, however I am going to save this thread, make the various arrangements and if I dont have a full number of participants, will post again later this year.
Someone posted a comment about the level of safety gear on the boat (mine), I do not carry safety gear just to impress an examiner, to have the boat deemed as unexceptable on safety grounds would be for me as big a blow as failing the exam!
Someone posted a comment about the level of safety gear on the boat (mine), I do not carry safety gear just to impress an examiner, to have the boat deemed as unexceptable on safety grounds would be for me as big a blow as failing the exam!
gerry99
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Re: Sailing schools - personal recomendations? BOSS
I have used BOSS - British Offshore Sailing School at Hamble Point Marina from comp crew through to my yachmaster offshore and also had some on board tuition on my own yacht. They are not the cheapest sailing scholl in the world but the tuition i have had from them over the years has been very high quality and comprehensive, and with lots of practical tips thrown in as well. i am happy to recommend them (and no I do not have shares in the business LOL)
I have used BOSS - British Offshore Sailing School at Hamble Point Marina from comp crew through to my yachmaster offshore and also had some on board tuition on my own yacht. They are not the cheapest sailing scholl in the world but the tuition i have had from them over the years has been very high quality and comprehensive, and with lots of practical tips thrown in as well. i am happy to recommend them (and no I do not have shares in the business LOL)
Doug_Stormforce
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How to choose a school.
I reckon there are four factors thath will make or break you course.
1/. The boat
2/. The food
3/. The instructor
4/. The admin of the school before, during and after your course.
I would reccomend therfore that if you after a Yachtmaster prep week or any other course you ask
1/. What sort of boat is it, how old is it and what kit does it have on board. Some schools are running thirty year old boats with little electronics on board and minimal comfort, others are running with new boats fully kitted out and plenty space to share with the four or five strangers on board.
2/. Look at which schools are thought of as having good food. If you are forced to eat ashore you are spending more cash and missing those valuable night hours.
3/. The Instructor. Ask if you will be taught by a cruising Instructor or Yachtmaster Instructor. Schools using Cruising Instructors for Yachtmaster prteperation weeks are not giving their customers the best value for money or chance of passing.
4/. Early impressions should indicate if the school is well run and organised.
Best Regards
DOUG
PS you might also ask them what their pass rate is for exam courses
I reckon there are four factors thath will make or break you course.
1/. The boat
2/. The food
3/. The instructor
4/. The admin of the school before, during and after your course.
I would reccomend therfore that if you after a Yachtmaster prep week or any other course you ask
1/. What sort of boat is it, how old is it and what kit does it have on board. Some schools are running thirty year old boats with little electronics on board and minimal comfort, others are running with new boats fully kitted out and plenty space to share with the four or five strangers on board.
2/. Look at which schools are thought of as having good food. If you are forced to eat ashore you are spending more cash and missing those valuable night hours.
3/. The Instructor. Ask if you will be taught by a cruising Instructor or Yachtmaster Instructor. Schools using Cruising Instructors for Yachtmaster prteperation weeks are not giving their customers the best value for money or chance of passing.
4/. Early impressions should indicate if the school is well run and organised.
Best Regards
DOUG
PS you might also ask them what their pass rate is for exam courses
