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Offshore Sailing School is America’s top sailing and cruising academy, offering life-changing adventures and industry-leading sailing and powerboat instruction. For over 60 years, Offshore Sailing School has set the standard in comprehensive training for beginners and advanced sailors and boaters. Whether you’re a beginner or experienced sailor or boater, Offshore Sailing School has the right course for you.

• Learn to Sail: Start your journey with our beginner course, the gateway to confident sailing.
• Learn to Cruise : Gain the skills and certification to skipper and handle a live-aboard monohull or catamaran yacht with ease and enjoy world-wide bareboat chartering.
• Passage Making :  Master blue water sailing with the ultimate sailing certification and expand your horizons under sail.
• Competitive Racing: Elevate your sailboat racing skills as you learn sailboat racing rules and tactics from expert racing coaches.
• Advanced Cruising Courses:   Enhance your live-aboard catamaran or monohull cruising boat confidence, master challenging conditions while docking and maneuvering in close quarters.
• Team Building:   Strengthen bonds and communication through challenging and fun team sailing activities.
• Powerboat Training: Become a skilled powerboat skipper with confidence to charter and captain your own yacht.
• Flotilla Vacations: Explore the world under sail with Colgate Sailing Adventures® hosted sailing vacations on bareboat charter yachts.

Offshore Sailing School Fast Track® Programs provide the certifications and powerboat credentials you need to unlock a world of life-changing adventures! 

Led by Steve and Doris Colgate , our expert team of instructors is dedicated to making you a confident skipper, ready to explore waters near home or in distant ports. Choose from our Offshore Sailing School locations in Florida or the British Virgin Islands for The Greatest Classroom in the World®!

Fast Track® Sail & Power Courses

FAST TRACK® TO OFFSHORE PASSAGE MAKING

Take a deep dive into long distance sailing with 5 days of celestial navigation, followed by 6 days of hands-on experience, gaining skills and confidence for offshore passage making and navigating without heavy reliance on electronics. 107/108

FAST TRACK® TO COASTAL PASSAGE MAKING

Start with the in-depth Online Coastal Navigation course, then step aboard for 6 days of intensive training covering night operations, advanced navigation, and coastal passage making on a catamaran or monohull. 105/106

FAST TRACK® TO PERFORMANCE SAILING

In just five days, gain a solid foundation in sailing with focus on learning the basics, then mastering performance techniques, essential for excelling in local club races and enhancing your boat handling skills as skipper and crew. 101/102

FAST TRACK® TO POWER CRUISING

Learn to skipper a big powercat, manage its electronics and systems; dock, moor, and anchor in various wind conditions. In 6 days, gain skills and confidence to charter on your own with family and friends. No prior experience required. OSS 112

FAST TRACK® TO MONOHULL CRUISING

Dive into sailboat cruising on monohulls with two days learning on a Colgate 26, then board a 44′-50’ monohull for 6 days of exciting big boat instruction. Perfect course for cruising on your boat or a chartered yacht. 101/103/104

FAST TRACK® TO CATAMARAN CRUISING

Go from couch to the captain’s chair with two days learning to sail on a Colgate 26, then 6 days of comprehensive big boat instruction on one of our impressive 40′-45′ cruising catamarans. 101/103/104/114

Individual Sailing Course Options

LEARN TO SAIL

Start your sailing lifestyle with an exciting, comprehensive three-day course, covering all the fundamentals of sailing on a fun, safe, sophisticated, and easy to sail Colgate 26 daysailer. No prerequisites. 101

PERFORMANCE SAILING

Sailboat racing classes in the Offshore Sailing School OSS 102 Performance Sailing Course are taught on award-winning, high performance Colgate 26 sport sailboats. These sailboat racing lessons are the next step up from Offshore Sailing School’s Learn to Sail Certification Courses – OSS 102.

BASIC & BAREBOAT CRUISING

Transition from day sailing to confident cruiser in this six-day course and go from big boat basic cruising skills to ready-to-skipper and charter a cruising catamaran or monohull yacht. 103/104 or 103/104/114

BOAT HANDLING & DOCKING

A comprehensive, specialized 4-day course for seasoned sailors, designed to refine your sailing proficiency, with emphasis on boat handling abilities, docking competence, and maneuvering skills on larger monohull and catamaran yachts. 111

COASTAL PASSAGE MAKING

Take the helm with our Coastal Passage Making course: a perfect blend of practical training and advanced navigation. Join us for a hands-on experience to refine your skills and prepare you for your next sailing adventure. 106

OFFSHORE PASSAGE MAKING

Adventure into long distance cruising in an intensive six-day course, focusing on night sailing out of sight of land, standing watches, voyage planning and provisioning, celestial and electronic navigation. 108

CELESTIAL NAVIGATION

A five-day shore based course with intensive use of sextants, in preparation for offshore Passage Making or setting off on your own. Includes extensive use of sextants and tables to calculate your position at sea. 107

WEEKEND WARRIOR SERIES

Take your sailing to the next level with our advanced programs. Sharpen your skills, boost your confidence, and explore new challenges with expert guidance.

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Our Online Courses

COASTAL NAVIGATION

Comprehensive, self-paced online course tailored to advance navigation skills in preparation for the Advanced Cruising Course. Focus is on chart navigation and includes all necessary tools and materials for a complete learning experience.

ELECTRONIC NAVIGATION 1

An engaging and flexible online program designed to build a solid foundation for all sailors and boaters, in the context of Modern Navigation equipment, using Electronic Systems, essential skills and techniques.

Jump-start your sailing education with this fascinating way to learn the basics of sailing. A great tool for beginners and “rusty” sailors, interactive online lessons compliment what’s covered in Offshore Sailing School’s Learn to Sail 101 course.

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See What Our Graduates Are Saying

Jhon Schepler

“Time well spent! Definitely will be back for more. Our instructor was excellent, patient and quick to act when assistance was needed.”

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Shea Gottshall

CHARLOTTE, NC

“Such a great experience, amazing trip and class! I learned much more than I ever thought possible. Great instructors, incredibly knowledgeable in all aspects of sailing, patient and detailed in their lessons. I recommend this program to anyone interested in learning about sailing, particularly for a novice like me.”

OSS 101/103/104 /114 Fast Track® to Catamaran Cruising

MUSKEGO, WI

“Offshore made it easy to learn! From easing us through the many tactical details related to arrival and expectations with extensive email communications, to the excellent books to the truly remarkable instructor who made learning a joy – the Fast Track to Cruising was one of the best weeks ever. Great memories, excellent skills development. What more could one ask for?”

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Jacques Mayo

“Our instructors were excellent. They let the students try many new things by themselves that increased our confidence level. They were very patient and reassuring. We had a tough passage from Miami to Captiva via Key West in bad weather. The sailing was difficult, and the learning experience was outstanding.”

OSS 107/108 Fast Track® to Offshore Cruising

SPARTANBURG, SC

“Money well spent. Would do it again, but I don’t need to! After only 5 days of classroom and power cruising time, I feel confident that I can better handle my boat in a variety of situations.”

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Kristin Mahendra

ST. CHARLES, MO

“My instructor’s overall enthusiasm for sailing was so contagious, he has me addicted to sailing and craving more! He did an amazing job identifying my strengths and weaknesses in the classroom and on-water, and tailored his teaching to meet my needs and abilities.”

Courtney Stroot

“That’s me steering a big catamaran. It was absolutely the best seven-day adventure ever. An amazing instructor, exuded knowledge, skill and most of all, patience. I loved rafting up with the other students from the class.”

OSS 101/103/104/114 Fast Track® to Catamaran Cruising

Wyatt Blasingame

MORRISON, CO

“My wife and I had an absolutely wonderful experience in the Fast Track to Cruising Course in the British Virgin Islands. The instructors were excellent – extremely knowledgeable and patient. I had some small boat experience and my wife was a complete novice, but we’re now comfortable and excited to take our first bareboat charter on our own.”

OSS 101/103/104 Fast Track® to Cruising

Naomi and Jeff Weingart

WESTPORT, CT

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Merzi Dubash

OLD BRIDGE, NJ

“This is the second time I’ve taken the Learn to Sail course. The last was 10 years ago. The experience was awesome. My instructor was excellent, gave me plenty of opportunity to practice, and never shied away from answering questions. In 3 days, he provided all the knowledge needed to sail. I recommend this course for any sailing enthusiast.”

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Make this the summer that you learn to sail, get your American Sailing Association certification, take your skills to the next level, or all of the above.

Our New York City based sailing school provides the best sailing education in the region.

Whether you are a beginner looking to develop sailing skills or an expert who can’t get enough, we are here to make your experience on the water the very best it can be.

• All Skill Levels : Beginner to advanced lessons available
• Hands On : Learn on a sailboat, not in a classroom
• Group or Private Instruction : Sail with a small group of new friends in one of our  weekend classes  or take one-on-one  private instruction , scheduled at your convenience
• Expert Instruction : Taught by instructors that are all certified to teach by the American Sailing Association or US Sailing
• Small Group Classes : 4:1 student/instructor ratio for optimal learning
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Our approach is what sets us apart..

We offer straightforward, step by step, no-nonsense instruction with an emphasis on reducing anxiety. We understand that mastering your new boat, with all its complex systems and options, may seem daunting at first. We instill confidence by sharing tried and tested techniques in bite size pieces – after all, it’s only the unknown that creates hesitation. We can help you overcome your hesitancy and feel truly empowered to command your yacht on your own, and provide you tools to handle any situation safely and calmly.

We Train 7 Days A Week

We know boating isn’t your full time job. However it is ours! Training is available during the week or on weekends to accomodate your schedule.

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Use these mini courses to brush up or deepen your boating skills. It’s all you!

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Satisfy your insurance company’s requirements or reduce your rates.

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Train together and save money! Learn to work together to master your boat.

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The options are endless. Learn what gear you really need for your boat.

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Many insurance companies today are requiring training in order to obtain insurance or best rates. Seattle Seafaring Institute is approved for this training and will provide you a detailed letter outlining the training you’ve received that will go on file with your insurance company.

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“Capt. Trevor’s training allows students to be hands on and fully engaged. He is patient, experienced, and very knowledgeable. We gained valuable experience quickly in order to take delivery of our first boat.”

Jann Kelliher, Beneteau 45 sailing yacht

“Trevor was recommended to us by our boat broker, which immediately gave us a lot of confidence in his ability. We were not disappointed. Trevor was thorough and patient and had a well-developed approach (with checklists) that really helped us learn quickly. He was great at engaging with and involving our entire family, including our two teenagers. He had us practice docking and un-docking several times — the most stressful part of learning to boat — and was calm and steady throughout, which inspired our own confidence as we learned. We could not recommend Trevor more strongly.”

Ryan Kelly, Navigator 53 motor yacht

“An excellent skipper. Trevor holds a USCG 100 ton near coastal license, and has excellent experience as a training skipper, as well as deliveries up and down the West Coast.”

Peter Ricks, NOVAMAR Insurance Group

“I send all my boat clients to Trevor. I know he’ll take care of them. No one else gives me an efficiency letter like Trevor.”

Gary Clausen, Twin Rivers Insurance

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Who Will I Be Training With?

You will be training with either Captain Trevor or one of a handful of carefully vetted captains with Coast Guard captains certifications. See our captains .

Who's Boat Do We Train on?

Ideally, lessons should be on your own boat. Every boat has different controls, systems, engines, etc. so training is always better on your own vessel. However, if you do not yet have your boat, lessons can be arranged on a sailing Catalina 380 or a power Legacy 40. 

Can My Spouse and I Learn Together?

Yes! We encourage this. 

I Know How to Drive My Boat. Why Do I Need Training?

Many people know the basics of boat handling, but may need training in other aspects of boat ownership. Examples include:

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• Understanding my boat's systems
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• Getting ready for cruising

How Many Hours Do I Need to Get My Insurance Letter?

That depends on your experience and your insurance company. Generally it takes between 30-40 hours to obtain the competency for the insurance letter. 

I Just Need a Little Help. Can I Just Hire You For a Few Hours?

Absolutely! The whole point of Seattle Seafaring Institute is to allow you to master your boat! You can have as many hours as you need to feel comfortable and competent on your own boat. The minimum time for private lessons is 2 hours. 

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Whether you’re looking for your first experience at the helm or aiming to improve your skills, we can help. As the National leader in on-the-water powerboat training and education, our goal is to empower students with the skills and confidence they need to get more out of their boating experience and become more comfortable behind the helm.

Whether you are looking to operate a powerboat under or over 26 feet, we have a course to cover it.

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Learn from some of the most experienced sailors in the country at Seattle Sailing Club. We guarantee a great experience and the best instruction from our staff of seasoned sailors.

Use our fleet of sailboats, ranging from 22 to 40 feet, as your own!  Club members enjoy all of our activities from group sails and destination cruises to weekly club races on the Puget Sound .

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Teambuilding events at Seattle Sailing club occur in a safe and supportive environment while expanding comfort zones, promoting synergy, and bringing people together.

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ASA 101 |  Beginner

All great journeys begin with a single step. BPY’s Beginning Sailing experience is your first step into a new world with endless possibilities.

ASA 103 | Intermediate

Move to a larger boat with the amenities necessary to enable you to go further and stay on the boat longer on the open sea.

Zero to Hero | Multi-Cert

Learn to sail starting off on one of our Merit 25 keelboats, moving up through our Catalina 27.5 Sport and on to our Jeanneau 44 to complete ASA 101, 103, 104.

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This 3-day class to Catalina Island provides a unique opportunity to gain knowledge and expertise along with lots of confidence-building instruction on the water..

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What separates us from our competitors.

The biggest, oldest, most expensive, OR least expensive isn’t necessarily the best. We purposely have a smaller, more exclusive fleet. We won’t accept just any boat. BPY vessels are professionally maintained and have the best reputation versus our competitors (in terms of maintenance AND quality).

Each of our vessels are given the proper time and attention to ensure they are well taken care of and most importantly, safe. Our staff to vessel ratio is the best in the marina. We also don’t rush our students in short, compact classes. We ensure our students are provided with the necessary time to practice and develop their skillset.

We aren’t just looking to just make a profit by sending as many students as possible through our ASA classes as quickly as possible. And on the opposite end, we also won’t over sell you by making you purchase large class and/or charter packages up front that you don’t necessarily need or will use.

In order to become a skilled sailor, we provide our students with the proper water time and instruction time. Our quality of USCG licensed captains and instructors is unbeatable as well. In addition to not accepting just any boat, we won’t accept just any instructor.

What’s more, our BPY staff is known for providing the best customer service experience in the marina. Blue Pacific Yachting will provide you with a top level/premier experience. Come see why BPY is the only ASA school in Marina del Rey with a top, 5-star Yelp score.

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Most courses can be taken either on your own or with friends and family, including children provided they meet our minimum age recommendations. There are also flexible options allowing you to do the course in one go or split over several days or weekends. 

Our sail cruising courses can also help you progress to the RYA/MCA Yachtmaster Certificates of Competence  which are recognised by maritime authorities worldwide and can be commercially endorsed for professional skippers and crew. 

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Anchoring Masterclass: How to Anchor like an Expert

Want to anchor with confidence and ease? Tom Fletcher shares some hard learnt charter skipper secrets for expert anchoring…

Tackling anchoring.

Have you ever had the Greek Gods of Anchoring displeased with you? I have. I once spent a week on charter with a wonderfully nice father and daughter, on board Sail Ionian’s brand-new Bavaria C50, and it was an absolute nightmare. What’s more, the yacht had just had a new 30kg Rocna fitted, so I couldn’t even blame the ground tackle! Everywhere I went that week I had to have three or four attempts at dropping before the anchor would catch. By the end, I was in tears with frustration, and still don’t know what I was doing wrong. The next time I took her out on charter I had no problems whatsoever.

In the Ionian we rely heavily on our anchor . It can make or break a week on charter so always make a point of checking what the yacht you’re booking is equipped with. Even for a 30-footer I wouldn’t want under 50m of chain. If I was being demanding, as a rule of thumb I would multiply the length of the boat in meters x5, to get the minimum number of meters of chain I would like.

Favoured anchor types will vary depending upon the type of seabed or the area you’re in. Designs like the Bruce or Fluke can be outstanding in sandy areas like the Caribbean. CQRs can be brilliant where tidal flow direction can change, as the design allows them to twist without breaking out. Even fisherman anchors or grapnels can be useful in rocky areas and riverbeds. However, my years of experience in the Ionian have taught me that a Rocna is the best you can get for varied types of seabeds. At Sail Ionian the whole fleet is retrofitted with Rocnas, or their sister the Vulcan which doesn’t have the roll bar.

Make sure your boat handover goes into detail on the windlass and where the trip switch or fuse is. You will want to know how to tighten the gypsy, and how to free drop the chain too. If you can test the windlass by dropping and raising chain, do so. It’s good to see if the windlass is slow or fast, whether it sounds healthy, and if there is any juddering or slipping (which is a good indication of a worn gypsy that should be replaced before you leave).

I have a real bugbear with skippers who don’t realise the importance of their crew on the bow. With a little training and explanation, they can be the yacht’s best asset when anchoring. I have lost count of the number of times I have started training a crew how to med moor , only to find that the bow person doesn’t have a clue what they are doing, and merely responds to shouted direction from the helm. I like to teach the bow person about techniques, types of seabeds, length of chain… all sorts. I guess some people aren’t that interested, but most seem to like to understand what they are doing!  A crew working together in this way is much more effective. When small problems arise, they can then be dealt with quickly. I like to teach some hand signals too, to stop the shouting over the noise of the windlass and the wind. A basic set of ‘drop’, ‘stop’, ‘up’ and ‘down’ are enough to deal with most needs. Knowledge of how to weigh anchor and control the chain when it’s coming in are invaluable too.

Don’t try to anchor on a steep declining seabed

This is one that is peculiar to deep water anchorages, of which we have many in the Ionian! It can be a common situation that you are trying to anchor near the shore, with the wind blowing the yacht off. However, because of the steepness of the seabed you have the bow in 5m of water but the stern in 10m of water! As you reverse and lay out chain the yacht is getting into progressively deeper and deeper water. The anchor just has no chance of holding as it is, in effect, being dragged down a hill. The moral of the story being to consider not just the material of the seabed, but also the bathymetry.

Deep water techniques

It is quite common on an Ionian charter that I will choose to anchor in well over 10 meters of water. The main constraints with depth are firstly the length of chain we carry, and secondly the strength of the windlass motor. At Sail Ionian, a typical 40ft charter yacht will carry at least 60 meters of chain. Using the old maxim of 4-5 times the depth of water, we get a maximum anchoring depth range of around 12-15 meters. Our windlasses can deadlift a substantial weight, but when you consider the length of chain plus the anchor at the end, it is a considerable lift. We usually recommend to guests to always stick under 12 meters, much deeper than that and fuses can start blowing!

When dropping in these depths it is important to remember that it takes time for the anchor to hit the seabed. We often see people reversing as they drop, not realising by the time the anchor catches they can easily be 15-20 meters further away from where they intended the anchor to be. This can cause all sorts of complications, from changes in depth to distance from the shore for long lining. In fact, the most common issue this causes is when long lining; the yacht ends up much closer to the shore than intended, with much less chain out that desired! It’s easy to time your windlass over 10 meters of chain to get an idea how quick it is, then you know roughly how long it will take for the anchor to drop to the seabed.

I would advise positioning the bow where you want the anchor, then letting down 10m of chain, before starting to reverse into the wind, ensuring your anchor is where you want it.

Always look for clear water

The colour of the water is the first give-away of what sort of seabed you’re dealing with, and where in a bay you should drop the hook. A normal Ionian bay will have beautiful clear water and be a uniform mid blue, with patches of light blue. Those light blue patches are usually sandy, without any weed, and are a great spot to aim for. Firstly, you should explore the anchorage at slow speed, keeping one eye on the depth gauge and one eye on the water. Different parts of the bay may be windier that other too. Once you’ve picked your spot, look for those lighter patches of water and aim to get the bow over them. Here is another great example of where you need to reply on your crew on the bow. They will need to direct you to position the bow of the boat over the sand and drop the anchor there. Again, a little communication in terms of positioning and depth, or length of chain, is needed, so that you can get the anchor down on the sand before you start moving in reverse.

Wind directions & local knowledge

Considering wind direction is one of the first lessons to be taught about anchoring. It is, however, complicated by the fickle nature of the Ionian wind. At the mercy of island topography, katabatics, and even time of day, picking a spot that isn’t a lee shore can sometimes be harder than you think. Often a perfect lunchtime anchorage with a light offshore breeze can change to a lee shore once the temperature of the day increases and the afternoon anabatic winds start up.

The first time I saw local Greek charter skippers long lining off the beach in Marmagas on Ithaca I was confused. The morning breeze was light and blowing them onto the shore. I assumed their guests must have asked to be as close to the beach as possible. By the end of lunch though, the wind had switched to a feisty offshore 15 knots, gusting above 20, and my anchor was dragging into deeper water where I had dropped in the middle of the bay. Those Greek charter skippers were sitting comfortably, being blown off the beach, with the strain on their long lines, not on their anchor. It’s always worth keeping a humble eye on what other sailors are doing – there’s always someone cleverer than yourself! 

Free dropping chain vs. lowering on the windlass

As divisive an issue as any in sailing circles! Many who care for their own windlass much prefer to treat it carefully and drop chain freely, by loosening the gypsy, taking the strain away from the windlass motor. At Sail Ionian, we always tell our guests to drop using the windlass though. We feel it gives guests more control, and there is less danger of fingers getting near fast moving lengths of chain. There is also a tendency for the gypsy not to be tightened enough after free dropping. This can result in slipping when weighing anchor, which in turn causes a lot of engineering call-outs and a large fuel bill for a very quick job of tightening the gypsy to the correct tension.

The most important time to consider dropping freely, and quickly, is when you are anchoring in a very windy situation. Sometimes you just want to get the anchor down fast and keep the boat under control using the engine. This can be particularly true for long lining or med mooring in a crosswind. Releasing the chain slowly on the windlass motor can slow the yacht to the point where you lose all steerage.

Whenever free dropping anchor, it is essential to check the bitter end is attached to the yacht securely, and to slow the rate of descent as you approach the end of the chain. Bitter ends are designed to separate when needed, and the speed and weight of a full chain locker dropped without braking can be enough to rip the bitter end d-ring from the deck. I have seen the confused look on faces as the end of the chain follows the anchor to the seabed. Another good reason to train your bow person well! If this ever happens to you, try and note your position in the bay, or hit the MOB button on the GPS quickly. If they know where to look the charter company may be able to dive and find the tackle, saving you a large bill.

Checking you’re well in

Finally, a lot of the issues I see out there could be avoided with a final check to test the anchor. I often see anchors dropped and engine off within seconds, with no attempt to test how well the anchor is dug in. I prefer to sit there with the engine running at least 1000 rpm in reverse for the 5 minutes it takes for the kettle to boil, before I’m happy to relax.

It is a fact of life in the Ionian that there is a lot of weed on the seabed and often anchors can get caught up in this, appear to have set, but break free after a persistent snatch. But this can also be the situation when you have a lot of chain out too. The weight of the chain alone can be enough to resist light winds, or low revs on the engine. It’s only with more force that it becomes clear the anchor is not actually in, and the boat starts drifting.

I have spent many a stormy Vliho night on the bow of an anchored yacht in over 30 knots of wind and not moved anywhere. A well dug in anchor can cope with a surprising amount of force. So don’t be shy with checking you’re set, give her some revs and sit back for a few minutes. You’ll sleep a lot better.

Tom Fletcher is a hugely experience skipper and instructor at Sail Ionian. For more information, go to the Sail Ionian Website .

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Sailing schools and courses (ISSA, RYA, IYT) in Russia

The possibilities for yachting in russia are unlimited, since this is a country with a long maritime history. you just need to choose where you want to sail. small and big lakes, full-flowing rivers, warm and cold seas — all this is available to those who want to try sailing in this country..

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You will be able to master the skills of sailing; learn to feel the boat, approach and leave the pier, learn about the safety measures on the water and much more.

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Having received the International Bareboat Skipper Certificate, you can independently charter a yacht on a charter and operate it in the waters of any country.

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The certificated confirms the skills sufficient to sail the yacht in light and dark hours at a distance from a sheltered port up to 100 sea miles.

IYT International Crew course

This is a certificate of excellence for those candidates who wish to train to become an active crew member on a power or sailing yacht. It includes Introduction to Boating for power and sail yachts.

IYT Introductory Sailing Skills course

This course is great for groups of friends or like-minded people to get together for a few days of fun sailing while learning skills to better help as crew onboard.

IYT Try Sailing Course

It’s a fun hands-on course to enjoy being on the water while learning basic sailing skills.

Yacht management training in the Moscow region

In three hours of training, you will learn the basic techniques of managing a yacht, learn some of the specifics of working with a yacht, a helm, sails.

RYA Coastal Skipper course

Advanced skippering techniques for yachtsmen with considerable knowledge of sailing and navigation, wanting to undertake coastal passages by day and night.

RYA Competent Crew course

This course is for beginners and those who would like to become active crew members rather than just passengers.

RYA Day Skipper course

A course for aspiring skippers with some yachting experience and basic navigation and sailing skills.

RYA Start Yachting course

A short introduction to sailing for complete beginners.