23-30.03.2024

Level 3

Storm, Tide & Miles Xperience

Briefing

All aboard for a rollicking sail from the Solent to Cherbourg and back, with a route as full of character as a British comedy. You'll be cutting through about 300 nautical miles of historic waters aboard a 40-45ft sailing monohull that's got more charm than a tea shop in the Cotswolds. Mark your calendars for March 23 to March 30, 2024, for this isn't your average jaunt across the pond.

This week-long caper will have you tacking and jibing through the "Wimbledon of Sailing," where the waters are as bustling as Oxford Street on a Saturday afternoon. You're not just along for the ride; you'll be part of the crew of 5, getting stuck into everything from hoisting sails to mastering the art of the perfect cuppa at sea.

So, if you're keen for a bit of adventure with a side of cheeky banter, this sailing escapade promises to be as exhilarating as finding a sunlit table at a crowded pub garden.

Ready to set sail on a nautical adventure that's as British as complaining about the weather?

Then, pip pip, cheerio, let's go!

What To Expect

Prepare to immerse yourself in the essence of sailing in one of the world's most celebrated sailing arenas - The Solent and Isle of Wight. This adventure is far from a leisurely cruise; it's an intensive training experience where you'll play a pivotal role as a crew member. Face the challenges of F5 wind forces, fog, night sailing, and navigate through the world's busiest sailing traffic.

From the outset, you'll dive into tidal calculations, passage planning, and familiarize yourself with tidal waters. The training covers essential skills such as port maneuvers, lock handling, day/night watches, and even culinary duties on board. The first two days will be dedicated to mastering tidal waters and passage planning, followed by evenings relishing in the quintessential British pub culture with Stouts and Fish & Chips.

The pinnacle of your training will be the strategic crossing of the English Channel, a 70 nm non-stop sail that will test your newly acquired skills against the elements. Navigation will rely primarily on traditional methods using physical charts, a Portland plotter, and compass, with electronic charts serving as a backup in challenging conditions.

By the end of this voyage, you'll have experienced authentic sailing over tidal waters, a valuable addition to your credentials, especially for those aspiring to achieve the RYA Yachtmaster Coastal or Offshore certification.

Your guide through this rigorous training will be badass RYA Yachtmaster Instructor, boasting 9 years and over 30,000 Nm of sailing experience, dedicated to preparing you for the exam and the many adventures that lie ahead.

In a nutshell (TLDR)

  1. Passage planning

  2. Safety checks and briefing

  3. Weather forecast assessment, shoreside and offshore (satellite)

  4. Near shore, tidal and long distance navigation and pilotage, equipment operation

  5. Watch keeping structure

  6. Provisioning

  7. Heavy weather strategies and sea survival

  8. Live-aboard and sustainability aspects (for example: anchoring, fishing, energy supply, safety questions).

  9. The beauty and adventure of sailing, the real sailing.

  10. And last but not least: foreign ports, customs procedures, yachtmaster practice

Level 3

1150€

Look, we’re going to give this straight.

You’re getting 7 days of top of the line practice under the supervision and scrutiny of Radu. You’re going to love it even if it rains 7 days straight. At the end of this you’ll be able to take your friends cruising Greek waters like you’re an undercover overly-skilled James Bond, or you’ll feel confident circumnavigating with your family like the cool YouTubers that you’ve been following for the past 5 years.

This is probably the best investment in yourself that you’ll ever make. Well … apart from our Start Sailing course. We still think that is #1.

Join us for one THICK sailing training and hone your skills even further. Learn to be the ultimate sailor!

FAQs

    • 7 days of training

    • Food and non-alcoholic beverages for the whole duration of the course

    • The actual training boat equipped with towels and linen.

    • Fuel for the boat and dingy

    • Transport to and from the departure marina

  • 40-45 ft sailing yacht fully equiped and webasto (heating)

  • This is not a single-hand course. What this training will do for you is make you a really good sailor for when you’re cruising your own boat.

    • a sleeping bag

    • warm clothes that you can wear in layers (it’s better to take a layer off than not having anything else to put on)

    • waterproof gear (you can rent if you want)

  • We have fun and become better sailors.

  • 18+

  • If you already have joined one of our previous courses or holiday events, 10% discount is our gift to you.

  • If you have to cancel last minute there’s not much we can do about it. The payments are non-refundable. But we’re here to make sure everyone is going to have the best experience so we’ll start an accelerated process of finding you a replacement. If we manage to do that we’ll only keep the reservation (200 Euro).

    And the best part is we can discount the reservation if you want to reschedule.