PRIVATE / OWN-BOAT TUITION
New boat and you’d like the benefit of an experienced instructor for the day, to help hoist the sails for the first time and be on hand for for any boat handling?
Worried about a new berth or mooring, and you’d like to get some advice and practise bringing your boat in and out?
Want to try out that spinnaker or cruising chute that has been in the bottom of your sail locker for years?
Looking to gain a RYA qualification but would rather do it on your own boat?
Interested in refreshing your theory or need help planning a long passage?
We can help!
We can offer private and own boat tuition allowing you to develop your skills or to learn a few new ones.
What you need to provide on your boat
Anchor
Bilge pump (manual as well as electric)
Radar reflector
Flares for the waters in which you will use your boat
Fire extinguishers and fire blanket
Lifejackets (with harness) plus safety strops
Liferaft if doing coastal passages
Horse shoe buoy(s) with light
Dan buoy
Man overboard recovery equipment
VHF Radio
Navigational equipment (Almanac, charts, plotter, dividers and GPS)
First Aid kit
Mooring warps and fenders
Spare fuel
Tool kit
Depth and speed
Engine spares – fuel/oil filters, drive belt, impeller spare oil