RYA Practical Sailing Courses with Hercules Sailing in Gibraltar and Southern Spain

Finding the right courses

To assist you in selecting the right RYA Yachting courses, we have given you a brief outline of what the aims of the each of the courses are, suggested pre-course knowledge and which aspects the course concentrates on. The RYA Cruising Scheme log book G15, gives a fuller description, listing exactly what is covered as well as the RYA web site itself. www.rya.org.uk/coursestraining/sailcruising

The intention of these courses is to improve your ability in the sport and therefore allow you to gain more enjoyment from yachting. Attempting anything too far above your current level can be disheartening so, please do contact us and we will be more than happy to discuss your individual needs with complete honesty. We will not give you false promises but will offer guidance and support from your first contact with us to long after completion of your chosen course.

We have all been through the scheme so can offer real advice.

How we run our courses

You will be one of a maximum of 4 students – without surcharge – every class is a MASTERCLASS – YOU get time on the helm. Our Instructors plan an itinerary taking into account the ability of the crew, the weather conditions and the requirements to cover the syllabus.

We always sail in excess of 100 miles, ordinarily 120/130 and are usually away from our home base for 4 nights with one at anchor.

Your safety is paramount at Hercules Sailing and of course your enjoyment. Only the most severe of weather conditions prevent us from giving our students the most varied sailing experience. We like our students to sail, not sit in harbour. We are usually the first to leave in the morning and the last in.

All our students are kept informed of their progress throughout the course as well as after specific tasks. You will be given the opportunity to participate fully in the running of the yacht and crew.

There are no formal examinations on these courses but you are continually assessed by your instructor and every successful student receives an RYA certificate of competence upon completion.

Our weekly courses start on Sunday evening. It may be possible to board your yacht earlier if she is prepared. We finish about 17.00 on the Friday evening and you may leave once the boat is clean and tidy or if your return flight is not until the Saturday you may stay aboard free of charge for the additional night.

Included in the fee is -
ALL breakfasts, lunches and snacks, 3 evening meals, Freshly laundered sheets and duvets (no sleeping bags), Free loan of wet weather clothing (not boots), 5 FULL days sailing (weather conditions permitting), Expert tuition, NO surcharge for singles, only couples share cabins.