About the course This is an entry level course and can be run in conjunction with higher level courses for mixed ability groups. Course Content Personal Safety, seamanship, dealing with emergency situations, coming alongside, picking up a mooring buoy and boat handling. Ability after the course To be a useful crew member and assist on the helm. Previous experience None required. Minimum age 18 yrs. About the boat: The Boat Santo Cristo is a Swift Trawler 42, this is a fly bridge motor cruiser with lower and upper helm positions. She is 45 foot in overall length and 12 foot wide, a stable platform to teach on. Her twin engines have almost 700 horse power, she also has a bow thruster and is capable of cruising at 20 knots. Course Structure On board Santo Cristo with no more than 3 other students (max 4 in total). It is a full day that starts at 0900 and finishes about 1800. There is no exam but a continuous assessment by your instructor who will, during the course, keep you informed as to your progress. Equipment required You will need appropriate foot wear, non slip and non marking soles. Boots or trainers are fine if they meet this requirement. Boat shoes or boots are perfect! Layers of clothing that are easy to move about in, the temperature will change so a few layers are advisable. Waterproof top and trousers, gloves may be required but this is personal preference. Sun hat or woolly hat appropriate to the weather. Do not forget any personal items that you may require including sunscreen and seasickness tablets if you think you may be prone to nausea. We will provide tea​/​coffee, biscuits, soups and sandwiches for lunch. If you choose to stay on board overnight we would expect to eat ashore, this is not covered in the price quoted. For all courses we would recommend that you bring a note book, pencil and rubber to make any notes for later reference.

Meeting Point/Location

The course will be run from Chatham Marina through the RYA training centre First4Boat Training, the address for Chatham Maritime Marina, Leviathan Way, Chatham, Kent, ME4 4LP

Cancellations allowed up to 7 days before booking. After that, the provider's refund policy applies.

No cancellation within the 7 day policy.