Yachtmaster Sail Fast-track Module 1 Module 1 April 2014 Looking to get your Yachtmaster qualification? Club Yachting offers a unique approach from beginner to Yachtmaster in modules! Just choose the module you wish to do next, ask for our special price to complete all three sequentially or book one module and take the remaining ones within 3 years at the same price. Unlike most other schools our practical weeks are all six days long, as is the week spent in the classroom – which gives you extra time to consolidate before moving on to the next step. Module 1 – Beginner to Day Skipper (Pre-requisites - None) Teaches pilotage; navigation and seamanship; and boat handling - up to the standard required to skipper a small cruising yacht safely by day, in tidal waters with which the student is familiar. Included with this module is your one day VHF (SRC) course. During the Module you will be continually debriefed by our team of permanent Instructors and receive a written report at the end of each week detailing your progress – the good skills and the areas needing improvement. All training is discussed with our principle Andy Williams (himself an RYA / MCA Examiner for Sail, Motor and Powerboat as well as Yachtmaster Ocean). Week 1 Competent Crew This course is designed for sail yachts and in tidal or non tidal waters. Due to our location all our courses are tidal. It is designed for complete beginners and is a great introduction to cruising and teaches personal safety, seamanship and helmsmanship to the level required to be a useful member of the crew of a cruising yacht. You will be spending the complete week on board the yacht visiting the beautiful areas of the Canaries away from the beaten track. Weeks 2 Day Skipper Theory A comprehensive introduction to: chartwork, navigation, meteorology and the basics of seamanship. This course will equip you with the theoretical knowledge required to navigate around familiar waters by day, and is invaluable for learning how to start making decisions on board and if you are considering taking the Day Skipper practical course. You will have an introduction to basic seamanship and introduction to navigation and meteorology. A basic knowledge of lights, weather and IRPCS is also included. The course is a minimum of 40 hours teaching and includes two assessment papers. All our theory courses include accommodation – and take place in our purpose built air conditioned classroom, complete with the latest facilities.