Intermediate Sailing Course

Also see our Course Intakes for the start dates and our Course Costs   

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The intermediate sailing course is designed for students following on from the basic sailing course or those who may have their own trailer yacht or keelboat. The course is similar in format to the basic sailing course: 16 hours over 4 weekends. It is designed to build confidence in the skipper (you!) to operate the yacht in all harbour conditions. We encourage teamwork and leadership with your crew. The course syllabus provides many practical exercises to increase your skills; not just sail from A to B but to know how to apply all the additional equipment a keel yacht has compared to a dinghy or small trailer sailor.

Advanced Sailing Course

Next intake -   TBA

The advanced sailing course is designed to take experienced sailors through the important skills of passage planning, solo yacht operation, race tuning the rig, spinnaker work and much more. The course is designed to build confidence in skippers faced with a multitude of conditions. An optional overnight add on module is recommended to gain skills in sailing at night and anchoring safely for the night's stay...but conditions can change in the middle of the night..! pre-plan your exit in the dark and know where there will be a new safe anchorage!
Divided into four separate lessons, this course will build confidence with emphases on safe decision-making and fun.

Tuition on your Vessel

Times & price by arrangement

Why not have a qualified Skipper tutor on board your vessel? We can train you and your family or crew to get the best out of your new yacht. We offer a range of training courses individually suited to you or your vessel's needs. Remember besides operating the craft we can help you with Diesel Maintenance, Nav gear, Haulout, Delivery and rig-tuning options.

Being confident on your vessel is a must if you are taking family or friends out in New Zealand weather conditions