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TRAINING ON YOUR OWN BOAT

Training On Your Own Yacht

Call or email now for our rates. Before your lesson begins, we spend a significant amount of time with you planning your lesson (with your crew if you desire). This time is not a part of your onboard lesson. It is structured so you receive the best value for money during your lesson. We interview to gauge your ambitions, we plan, then execute, then debrief and finally map a strategy for your future. We taylor the lesson to your boat, your crew and even your bucket list.

Typical subjects include entering and leaving a berth, manoeuvring in tight spaces, equipment assessment, safety aspects, sail trim and speed in varying conditions, nutrition and provisioning, racing ambitions, passage making and pilotage. We have significant experience in destinations such as The Whitsundays, The Mediterranean, The South Pacific and Northern Europe.

During your lesson, either you or I, will photograph or video some of the points made so that you may review in the future or we can reference at a later date.

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  • If you are looking to purchase a yacht or have just bought your first boat or if you are keen to hone your skills on your own vessel this is the course for you.
  • We tailor your training to suit your own needs and experience.
  • We can just about answer any question you may have. Your training will normally begin with a detailed chat.
  • It can include your family and or your crew, as you are welcome to have up to 4 people on board during your lessons.
  • The instructor will usually go through the vessel’s equipment and layout with particular emphasis on the safety aspects.
  • Often some time is spent on boat handling in the marina, concentrating on entering and leaving the berth and tight turns.
  • Sail trim is a popular aspect of these lessons.
  • We will spend time on sail tuning and rig tuning.
  • We help you gain the most from your yacht in different conditions.
  • We recommended a 4 hour booking as ideal. Please call or email our office for our rates.
  • Catamarans or monohulls
  • Power or sail


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Hours

Mon - Wed: 10:00 - 17:30
Thur              08:30 - 17:30
Friday           08:30 - 17:30
Saturday      08:30 - 17:30
Sunday         08:30 - 17:30

Telephone

 +61 (0)427333353

Email

info@yachtingdirections.com.au
ADDRESS
Wangi Wangi, Lake Macquarie
NSW 2276
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  • OUR SERVICES
    • SAIL TRAINING >
      • RYA Day Skipper
      • RYA Yachtmaster™ >
        • RYA Yachtmaster™ Coastal Skipper
        • RYA Yachtmaster™ Offshore THEORY
        • RYA Yachtmaster™ Offshore Practical
      • Sea Safety Survival Course
      • VHF & HF Marine Radio
      • Training On Your Own Yacht
      • ICC Accreditation
    • Partners & Links
  • ABOUT US
    • Your theory classes (shore based) are held in Wangi Wangi
    • Why we chose Lake Macquarie and Newcastle for our practical courses
    • Why we offer training on a performance monohulls and a catamaran
    • Privacy Policy
  • GET IN TOUCH
  • Daily free tips