RYA Theory Courses

RYA Power and Sailing Courses start every Monday throughout the year FREE RYA Theory Pack with every RYA Practical Course

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RYA Courses start every Monday throughout the year no long waits for any of our RYA Courses in Barcelona Gibraltar or Antibes! Email us for course information.

London Boat Show Offer 2012 - Book a RYA Practical Course in February or March 2012 and we'll mail a RYA Theory Study Pack to you free of charge, self study and take the Theory Exam when you arrive.

RYA Shorebased Theory Courses from RYA Day Skipper, RYA Coastal to Yachtmaster Ocean

2011-10-07T21:52:00.000+02:00

RYA Shorebased Theory Courses start every Monday small groups, personal tuition, or our Instructors will travel to you. Call us on +34 972 662 494 or email us here.

Last Minute Milebuilder 1000 plus Tidal Miles

2011-09-19T09:38:00.002+02:00

Last minute Milebuilding Gibraltar LAST minute opportunity to gain your Tidal miles and qualifying passages. Two weeks sailing in the Atlantic from Gibraltar commencing Monday 26 September, Monday 3rd and 10th October. Adventure Sailing and RYA Yachtmaster Training, we also have a RYA/MCA Yachtmaster Exam on the 6th October. Email us here or call +34 972 662 494

RYA Water Sports Training Centre Spain RYA Power and Sail Instructor Training Fastrack Dinghy and Power Courses

2011-09-14T08:28:00.002+02:00

Visit our RYA Water Sports Training Centre in Spain, all RYA Instructor Training, intensive 6 week courses for Dinghy, Power and Padi Divemaster. We are open all year a sunny and warm RYA Coastal Training Centre fully RYA Recognised. Accommodation included in many of our courses, Super Yacht Crew, Gap Year Training, Fastrack Yachtmaster, and all RYA Courses. Visit us here. www.blueoysterwatersports.com

Blue Oyster Tidal and Coastal RYA Courses Barcelona and Gibraltar

2011-08-18T10:49:00.002+02:00

Visit our new website for all your tidal sailing courses, power boat, dinghy, and RYA Instructor training. We sail all year, courses start every Monday, that even applies to Fastrack Yachtmaster and Fastrack YachtmasterPLUS courses. Email us here or call 0034 972 662 494 or 0044 (0) 7740 285 595.

RYA and PADI Water Sports Theory and Practical Courses Barcelona Spain

2011-08-10T11:50:00.000+02:00

PADI Diving Courses and RYA Recognised Training all year in the sun. Full range of PADI Diving Courses including PADI Fastrack Divemaster in just 8 weeks at our Blue Oyster Water Sports Centre. Recognising the need to train in all skills from PADI, and RYA for not just Yacht Crew but leisure Divers and Skippers you can combine many different Yachting and Diving skills as a package, ideal for Gap Year Students. All information for PADI Fastrack Divemaster, RYA Dinghy and Keel Boat, RYA Power Boat Courses and additional Fastrack Yachtmaster Training can be found here. Experience The Difference with a full range of PADI Professional Diving and RYA Yachtmaster Qualifications. Email us here for further information.

Experience The Difference call us on +34 972 662 494 or +34 629 881 923 +44(0)7740 285595

RYA Theory Course students pass their RYA assessments

2011-06-26T08:55:00.000+02:00

Well done to all the RYA Theory students who passed their RYA Day Skipper Theory Assessments, 100% pass rate intact! Darren and Heidi also successfully completed their RYA Combined Theory and Practical course over the two weeks. Our courses can be run as part of a combined practical course, distance learning, weekly course shorebased with accommodation in Spain (enjoy a holiday too) and of course UK courses.

Fun sailing holidays and Skippered charters for friends, singles or couples +34 972 662 494 Barcelona Majorca Antibes Gibraltar

2011-06-26T08:51:00.001+02:00

Contact us on +34 629 881 923 and enjoy a great week out on the water onboard one of our Skippered yacht charters. Meet new friends, experience new places, great clubs, bars, restaurants and beautiful bays to anchor in. The 7 day sailing experience has all the emphasis on fun sailing and plenty of time for snorkelling, diving, swimming and of course enjoying the sun. Accommodation is provided onboard with all breakfasts, fuel and moorings included. Bring your friends, partner, or come on your own and experience a fantastic holiday sailing in the sun. We have availability from Barcelona, Antibes, Gibraltar or Majorca, the cost is £595 per person with a 10% discount for cabin sharing. Enjoy the party! Email here.

RYA Day Skipper Theory Exams for Heidi Darren Don and Marco

2011-06-24T08:16:00.000+02:00

Friday at last and after an intensive 5 days of theory during which our students Heidi, Darren, Don and Marco covered all the RYA Day Skipper Theory modules they are now preparing for their final written assessment. A final morning of revision which will cover all the topics that each of our students perceives to be a potential problem and then the test. Good luck to them all. Darren and Heidi will be heading home after 2 weeks with us here sailing and navigating. Don and Marco back to the fastrack course!! RYA Theory Courses can be taught via online study pack, or here on a 5 day course. Accommodation can be provided at a nearby villa so you can study in style or stay onboard one of our yachts. Call Susie on +34 972 662 494 or +34 629 881 923

Delivery Skipper and Crew wanted Ireland to Gibraltar 1st June non stop Ocean passage

2011-05-20T08:16:00.002+02:00

We require a RYA Yachtmaster with Commercial Endorsement and Crew to relocate a clients yacht on the 1st June from Ireland to Gibraltar. Please email us if you would like to join us. The Skippers position and expenses are paid for.

Call us on +34 972 662 494 or +44 (0) 7740 285 595 No One Sails Further For Your Sail Training

Gap Year Water Sports Training Courses Barcelona Spain

2011-05-01T08:40:00.000+02:00

Gap Year Students can now benefit from all of our Water Sports Courses from Barcelona and Gibraltar. Intensive Training to give you the qualifications you need to work your way around the world. Our Dinghy Instructor Courses are 6 weeks and lead to RYA Certification. All Fastrack Course information can be read here.

Experience The Difference - No One Sails Further For Your Sail Training

Stcw 95 Instructor Vacancy Spain - Sailing Instructor Jobs STCW 95 Barcelona

2011-04-29T07:58:00.000+02:00

STCW 95 Instructor position available in Barcelona Spain with our RYA/MCA Yachtmaster Training Centre. Ideally you should be able to instruct STCW 95 Courses, the 3 basic modules plus Crowd Control some experience of the Fire Fighting module would be an advantage. This Job opportunity is being offered on a full or part time basis to suit the successful candidates requirements. Email your CV or call +34 972 662 494. This represents an excellent opportunity to work with our RYA Training Centre's in Barcelona and Gibraltar.

Experience The Difference - No One Sails Further For Your Sail Training

Residential RYA Theory Courses Barcelona Spain

2011-04-03T10:14:00.003+02:00

You can choose between On Line RYA Theory Courses with Instructor Support from £195 or you can enjoy a fully residential RYA Theory Course in luxury accommodation, near to yachts and our Water Sports Centre from just £595 half board for the 5 day course. You can even bring your partner - they can stay from as little as £295 and just enjoy the pool and the sunshine. RYA Day Skipper or RYA Coastal Skipper Theory, VHF and RYA First Aid also available as part of our package. We can arrange sailing at our Water Sports Centre or big boat sailing. Call +34 972 662 494 or +44(0)7740 285 595 email us here for further information.

Our Chief Instructor is available to answer any RYA Theory Day Skipper or Coastal Skipper Questions On Line

2011-03-27T12:39:00.001+02:00

You can email Susie here for help and advice with any of your RYA Theory Course Questions.

Yachtmaster Instructor appointed as Chief Instructor Blue Oyster Sailing

2011-03-27T11:44:00.000+02:00

We are pleased to announce the appointment of Susie Capel YMI as the new Chief Instructor at Blue Oyster Sailing. Susie has been sailing at Barcelona Sailing School for the last two seasons and has now successfully completed her Yachtmaster Instructor Course first time in Plymouth UK. Following a busy few weeks which included passing the SRC VHF Instructor Course and a week own boat tuition in Cannes on a 50ft Grand Soleil, passing one of the sailing worlds most coveted Instructor Qualifications has fittingly led to her new appointment. Well done!

RYA Online Theory Course RYA Day Skipper RYA Coastal Skipper

2011-03-15T08:36:00.000+01:00

Our Online Theory Course's with full RYA Instructor Support costs from just £195 we don't offer needless graphics, we offer real RYA Instructors Online when you need them and a support pack of RYA Literature that is yours for life. Email us here for further information.

RYA Theory Day Skipper Students Pass Assessments

2011-03-12T15:35:00.000+01:00

Well done to Peter, Dan, David, and Tom all passed RYA Day Skipper Theory, and to James RYA Coastal Skipper.

RYA Chartwork Magnetic Variation and Deviation (Revision)

2011-03-12T15:05:00.000+01:00

On your chart, directions are given as True (T), towards the Ships Head Compass from the chart, you will need to account for Magnetic Variation. Identify a compass rose on the chart nearest to your position, work out the difference between the year on the rose and now, do the maths and round to the nearest degree East or West. From Chart to Compass add Westerly Variation (Grid to Mag add West) arriving at a heading in degrees (M). Now for Deviation. From the Deviation Curve onboard your yacht or in your PNT (Practice Navigation Tables) check the effect of deviation on this Magnetic point of sail. Towards the Compass add the Westerly Deviation and you will arrive at a compass heading in degrees C. You may see it written like this

010(T)
007(W) variaton
017 (M)
004(W) deviation
021(C)

Grid to Mag Add the Westerly - Mag to Grid get rid of the Westerly.

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RYA Shorebased Theory Course Barcelona Spain

2011-03-12T14:01:00.001+01:00

We have a RYA Day Skipper Shorebased Theory Course in Barcelona alternate weekends with RYA Coastal Skipper the courses are 4 days spread over two weekends. You can combine SRC VHF and First Aid with either of these courses. For our UK customers we have availability in London, Swindon and Wales, courses can be either weekends, 5 days residential, or of course everything is now Online. Call +34 972 662 494 or Ask Your RYA Theory Course Question Here Throughout this summer season we also have RYA Theory Courses and accommodation at a luxury hill top villa, pool sunshine and professional tuition. Enjoy.

Tidal Curve, Stream or Atlas remember The Box Of Facts

2011-03-12T12:39:00.002+01:00

Before you set about answering any Tidal questions, gather together the information you will most certainly need. Let's call it your 'Box Of Facts' & it will comprise Date of your Passage, Time of HW (corrected for DST) note down height of HW and LW the difference between the two is the Tidal Range. We need this to determine whether it is Springs or Neaps. Lastly, the period of time relative to HW. Remember the Period of HW is 30 minutes before HW and 30 minutes after. For example if HW is 1200 the period will be 1130 to 1230. All other times before or after are relative to this. You may write this as an example:

Date 12 June
Time HW + DST 1300
HW 4.6
LW 0.5
Range 4.1
Nps or Sps (clearly Sps)
Period of Time HW + or -

The Box Of Facts will save you time and keep you focused on what you are trying to achieve. Many thanks to Dave who was online 10 minutes ago. Email us here.

RYA On Line Theory Courses - RYA Instructors offer help and advice when you need it

2011-03-12T12:11:00.000+01:00

With our RYA Online Courses you will receive a full pack of support reading and study material but more importantly you will have a RYA Instructor to hand either by email or phone to discuss any problems you may have. You can ask at anytime online for explanations of any part of the course. We pride ourselves on being there when you need us. We'll call you back at a prearranged time, or you can talk online with one of our RYA Instructors.

Online RYA Day Skipper Theory Pack plus online support from £195 RYA Coastal Skipper/Yachtmaster £295. Exams can be taken online if required or as part of a RYA Practical Course. All courses are prepaid via secure Paypal Link The course must be completed within 6 months of purchase.

So you have chosen another online course, or you just need an answer to a self study question. No problem we are here to help. You can use Paypal to pay for the advice you need in 10 minute sections for £20, it's immediate. Just gather together the questions you have and we'll have an email reply back to you when you need it.You could even just follow this blog, we occasionally publish questions and answers here to. Contact us by email here we'll assign an Instructor and off you go.

No One Sails Further For Your Sail Training

Yacht Crew Training Barcelona and Gibraltar visit our Super Yacht and Crew Training Centre

2011-03-06T09:19:00.003+01:00

Yacht Crew Training, STCW 95 Courses, and MCAYachtmaster 200gt Training can be found at our new resource. Just visit by using this link. Or call for information about all of our Yacht Crew Training Courses 34 972 662 494.

Pass your RYA Theory and enjoy a discount in March 2011 on these selected sailing yachts

2011-02-22T13:46:00.000+01:00

We have these yachts available for weekly bareboat charter during March 2011 Sun Odyssey 45 Euro 2.070 a Beneteau Oceanis 43 Euro 1.865 a Beneteau Oceanis 40 Euro 1.655 Beneteau Oceanis 373 Euro 1.500 Benetau Oceanis 343 Euro 1.240 and a Beneteau Oceanis 323 Euro 1.140 please add Euro 500 for a Skipper. The charter must end before 1st April 2011. Please call us for April offers on these excellent charter yachts the 43 and the 40 are new 2010 sailing yachts. Call 0034 972 662 494 or email us here.

RYA Day Skipper Theory Weekend Course Barcelona Spain

2011-02-12T11:09:00.000+01:00

Every weekend throughout the year we run RYA Day Skipper Theory and RYA Coastal Skipper shorebased courses. Join us either for a residential or non residential course. Accommodation is provided here or you can make your way home on the Saturday night and rejoin in the morning. If you need a VHF licence we can include this course in the evening of the Saturday night. Two weekends or a 5 day course. Call 34 972 662 494 or email us here.Course locations Port Vell Barcelona, Port D'Aro Platja D'Aro, or Escala in the Bay Of Rosas.

PADI Diving and RYA Sailing Courses Costa Brava Spain - Diving and Sailing Holidays

2011-01-21T10:41:00.002+01:00

We are introducing combined PADI and RYA Sailing Courses aboard our Yachts and Power Boats this year. You can learn to Dive and Sail with PADI and RYA Qualified Instructors. Courses include all recognised PADI and RYA Certificates. You can choose from a range of leisure courses or combine our Professional Fastrack Yachtmaster Course with PADI Dive Master Intensive Training. Enjoy a Dive and Sailing Holiday aboard a 48 foot Beneteau 473 and cruise the Costa Brava with it's excellent Dive Sites.

Contact us on +34 972 662 494 or email us here.

Merry Christmas from Barcelona Sailing School/Costa Brava Sailing Academy

2010-12-24T09:05:00.002+01:00

We are out on the water sailing today in warm sunshine with RYA Sailing Crew getting ready to spend Christmas afloat. Warm weather is expected over the festive period. Happy Christmas from the sailing team here at Barcelona Sailing School.

RYA Sailing Practical Courses Barcelona

2010-11-16T07:54:00.000+01:00

Out on the water just click the link for some recent shots of our Yachts and Yacht Crews Training. http://picasaweb.google.com/barcelonaseaschool/BarcelonaAndGibraltarYachtCrewTrainingAndFastrackFASTTRACKYachtmasterTraining#

RYA Day Skipper RYA Coastal Skipper Theory Course Barcelona Spain

2010-10-31T10:50:00.000+01:00

We have RYA Theory Courses available over Christmas and New Year RYA Day Skipper and RYA Coastal Skipper the cost of the 5 day course onboard one of our yachts is £395 or residential ashore at £595. If you want to sail the additional tariff is £100 per day on a 37 foot yacht or £125 on a 48 foot yacht. Call us on 0034 972 662 494 or email us here.

RYA Yachtmaster Instructor Courses Barcelona Spain and Gibraltar

2010-10-31T10:45:00.002+01:00

We offer all RYA Instructor Courses SRC/VHF, RYA First Aid, RYA Radar, RYA Cruising Instructor, RYA Yachtmaster Instructor Prep, RYA Sea Survival here in Barcelona Spain. If you want to teach sailing we can teach you! Email your CV here or call 0034 972 662 494

Latest RYA and Barcelona Sailing School/Costa Brava Sailing Academy News

2010-10-10T14:13:00.000+02:00

Lastest Cruising news (Click the Link to View) from the RYA In Brief and Barcelona Sailing School/Costa Brava Sailing. Call us for RYA Books, Navigational Charts and Work Books plus Practice Navigation Tables. Delivered anywhere in Spain or email your requirements here or call us on 0034 972 662 494

RYA Yachtmaster Ocean Astro Navigation plus 600 Mile Passage

2010-10-10T11:26:00.000+02:00

Winter Yachtmaster Ocean Theory and Passage making Barcelona Tarragona Spain and Gibraltar, flexible dates from £595 per person inclusive. Call us on 0034 972 662 494 or email us for further information here.

RYA Theory Courses Tarragona Barcelona Gibraltar

2010-10-10T10:51:00.000+02:00

RYA Theory Courses run every Monday, and through weekends all over the winter months from Tarragona, Barcelona, and Gibraltar. You can arrive from the most cost effective flight from Barcelona - Girona, Barcelona - Reus, or Barcelona International with http://www.ryanair.co.uk/ we organise pickups to your Theory Base or Yacht. Flexible accommodation onboard one of our yachts, or take your course fully residential in a luxury hill top villa with panoramic sea views. You can even combine your RYA Theory Course with a RYA Practical Course. Call us on 0034 972 662 494 or email us here.

Weekend RYA Day Skipper Theory Barcelona 18/19/25/26 September

2010-09-12T17:46:00.000+02:00

RYA Day Skipper Theory over 2 weekends in September £395 per person accommodation onboard included if required - half board. Email us here or call 0034 629 881 923

RYA SRC VHF Courses and RYA Theory Courses Wales, Bristol, Swindon, Oxford, London

2010-08-23T10:40:00.001+02:00

All RYA Theory Courses and 1 day RYA Courses including VHF, if you don't have the time to attend a course we can travel to you. Our VHF Courses run every weekend throughout the year. If you would like to continue your RYA Theory Courses via distance learning then please give us a call on +44 (0)7740 285 595

Our fully residential RYA Courses in Wales are run from a large 4 bedroomed Welsh Farmhouse with indoor pool purpose built for RYA Sea Survival Courses. You can study any of the one week theory courses 5 days, and weekends are free for the 1 day courses. 1 week fully residential RYA Day Skipper Theory or RYA Coastal Skipper Theory costs from £495. VHF £125, Sea Survival £145, RYA First Aid £95 these can be added to the Theory Courses with a 10% discount.

Call +44(0)7740 285 595 or email us here view our Training Centre in the UK here

Urgent Enquries and information on our RYA Sailing Courses 00 34 629 881 923

2010-07-17T09:20:00.001+02:00

Urgent Enquiries and information on our RYA Sailing and Theory Courses, Sailing Holidays and Charter Yachts please call 00 34 638 351 803 or 00 34 629 881 923 or 00 44 (0)7740 285 595 email us here for further information.

A Question for RYA Yachtmasters

2010-06-12T10:06:00.001+02:00

For a day out on the water just answer the following correctly.

1. Where would you find the Tack onboard a sailing yacht?
2. To what does MLWS refer to on a tidal chart?
3. At night sailing you're looking at 2 yellow flashing lights mounted vertically, what are you looking at?
4. On which channel is a DSC call transmitted?
5. What cools the exhaust gases passing out of the engine?
7. How many minutes in a degree of Latitude?
8. What does the word 'Later' mean during the weather forecast?
9. On what point of sail would you increase back stay tension?
10. Upto what size sailing yacht may a Tri-colour be used?
Answers emailed to us here please, news teams decision final obviously, first correct email can sail with us for a day 10am to 1700 at a mutually agreeable time. Have fun! Answers by 20th June 2010.

RYA Theory and Practical Courses Barcelona

2010-05-16T10:59:00.001+02:00

Every week we start a new RYA Course, if you are in need of some RYA Theory Training, RYA Day Skipper or RYA Coastal/Yachtmaster then you can combine it and spend some time sailing with us from Barcelona, Port D'Aro, Escala or Empuria Brava. If you need RYA VHF, First Aid, Radar, Sea Survival or STCW95 we run these courses to. STCW95 courses start every other Monday and include all for modules including Firefighting. Call +34 972 662 494, or +34 629 881 923 UK +44 (0)7740 285 595 or email us here.

Barcelona RYA Day Skipper Theory and Practical Combined Course Port Vell, Port DÁro, Escala

2010-05-15T13:08:00.001+02:00

Monday May 17th we are running a RYA Day Skipper Practical and Theory Combined Course, if you are available and would like to attend please call us on 0034 972 662 494 or 0044 (0)7740 285 595 or email here. The course lasts 10 days includes all food and beverages taken onboard, study material and wet proofs. Our courses start every Monday throughout the year you have accommodation in your own cabin.

RYA Day Skipper and RYA Coastal Skipper Theory Barcelona

2010-04-11T09:34:00.000+02:00

From our new offices in Port Vell Barcelona we are able to deliver all of the RYA Shorebased Courses. You can study at weekends or take a 5 day intensive study course. We provide all the reading and study material, any RYA books that you may need and all navigational aids. If you fancy some time out on the water we can offer a weekend sail at either end of the theory course. If you have time we also offer 10 day combined courses which include all the RYA Theory and Practical elements for RYA Day Skipper and RYA Coastal Skipper all here on Spains Costa Brava. We have been here for nearly 10 years now delivering all Professional RYA Courses, we offer training on larger yachts, and excellent classrooms for theory courses. We have classrooms and yachts in Gibraltar, Barcelona, Port D'Aro, Escala and Empuria Brava.

For further information please call us on 0034 972 662 494 or email us here.

Barcelona Yacht Crew Training Centre - RYA Theory Courses

2010-03-24T07:20:00.000+01:00

If you're passing through Barcelona and require anything from a International Certificate of Competence, SRC VHF License, to RYA Yachtmaster Assessments then drop into our new Barcelona Yacht Crew Training Centre. We are open everyday, if we are sailing just call 0034 638 351 803 mobile or 0034 972 662 494 you can find us in the El Far Maritime Building right on the waters edge in Port Vell, Office 16, 6 -8 C/Escar. We can discuss all of your RYA Sail Training Requirements over a cup of Tea! Email here for further information.

'No One Sails Further For Your Sail Training'

RYA Theory Day Skipper and RYA Theory Coastal Skipper Course, Port Vell Barcelona

2010-03-20T18:11:00.000+01:00

Barcelona Sailing School/Costa Brava Sailing Academy is offering all RYA Theory Courses both in the evenings and at weekends from new offices and classrooms in Port Vell, Barcelona. Based in the El Far Maritime Building next to the Super Yacht Quay full facilities are available including a Maritime Library. Please just drop in and discuss your RYA Course requirements, or call Barcelona Sailing School on 0034 972 662 494, or email here.

For April & May RYA Barcelona Sea Survival, RYA SRC VHF, RYA First Aid and our stcw 95 PLUS Fastrack Yachtmaster Course email here. Our RYA Course Advisors are always available to discuss your requirements, and we sail everyday. Full course information http://www.barcelonasailingschool.co.uk/

'No One Sails Further For Your sail Training'

RYA Theory and RYA Sailing Courses Port Vell, Port Olympic, Port Ginesta, Barceloneta, and Badalona Barcelona

2010-03-13T14:53:00.001+01:00

We have opened our new RYA Training Facility in Port Vell and if you are looking for a RYA Day Skipper Theory or RYA Coastal Skipper/Yachtmaster Theory qualification we are running courses every weekend, or evenings from our marina side Port Vell Barcelona classrooms and offices. We sail every day too so put http://www.barcelonasailingschool.co.uk/ on your preferred list of RYA Sailing providers. Drop in and have a chat with one of our RYA Sailing Advisors, email us here, or call 0034 972 662 494.

'No One Sails Further For Your Sail Training'

RYA Theory Courses open new RYA Training Classrooms in Port Vell Barcelona

2010-03-13T09:11:00.002+01:00

Our new RYA classrooms and study facilities have opened in Port Vell, Barcelona. In one of the most prestigious Maritime Buildings set on the waters edge next to the Superyacht Quay you will now be able to take all RYA Practical and Theory Courses in comfort and style. The El Far building comprises of a Maritime Library, and full services from RYA Sailing Courses with Barcelona Sailing School to Shipyard facilities, clothing suppliers and Yacht Concierge Services. You can find us with our Partners Armatige Chacon in Office 16, C/Escar 6-8 Port Vell 08039 Barcelona. Please drop in for a chat about our RYA Sailing Courses in Barcelona, email us here or call 0034 972 662 494. We sail everyday!

'No One Sails Further For Your Sail Training'

RYA Day Skipper & Coastal Skipper Theory Courses Barcelona/Tarragona/Valencia

2010-03-11T14:59:00.000+01:00

RYA Course dates for March April & May for RYA Day Skipper and RYA Coastal Skipper/Yachtmaster Theory in Barcelona are as follows, all are 5 day non residential courses and cost £395 which includes lunch. RYA Day Skipper Theory 15th March, 29th March, 12th April, 26th April, 10th May. RYA Coastal Skipper/Yachtmaster Theory Course 22nd March, 5th April, 19th April, 3rd May and 17th May. Courses start at 1000hrs and finish at 1630 the cost of the course includes RYA Study Pack which includes RYA Practice Navigation Charts, RYA Practice Nautical Almanac, and the RYA Day Skipper/Coastal Skipper work book. Our RYA Combined Theory and Practical Courses start every Monday and cost £995, all courses can be combined with a RYA VHF, RYA Sea Survival, or RYA First Aid 1 day course, cost £130.

If you need accommodation we have berths available onboard one of our yachts or we can provide a list of alternative accommodation to suit your budget.

To book your place on one of these RYA Courses call 0034 972 662 494 or email us here for further information or to confirm a booking.

Yachtmaster Candidates pass RYA Coastal Skipper Theory In Barcelona Spain

2010-02-27T10:51:00.000+01:00

Well done to our three Yachtmaster Candidates who have all passed their RYA Coastal Skipper Theory Course here in Barcelona Spain. During the week Ghita also studied hard for her RYA Day Skipper Theory and passed with flying colours. Working hard to achieve over 90% on the IRPCS first paper is not easy but with their own efforts and Professional Instruction everyone passed.

We welcome Matt from Perth Australia who is revising his Yachtmaster Theory over the weekend ready to take the Assessment paper on Monday, he previously studied at a TAFE in Western Australia. He then moves onto our RYA Half Track Yachtmaster Course.

We are here to support you so if you have an RYA Theory Course Question just email we'll do our best to help. If you need a RYA Theory Course in Barcelona, Tarragona, Valencia or Gibraltar you can reach us on 0034 972 662 494

A question on RYA Theory Courses, Barcelona, Tarragona, Spain and Gibraltar

2010-02-14T15:35:00.001+01:00

What are the RYA Theory Courses, is there a Yachtmaster Theory Exam?

The RYA Theory Courses start with RYA Day Skipper Theory, which is a 40 hour shorebased course, either 5 day or weekends or by distance learning, the RYA Coastal Skipper which in effect is the Yachtmaster Theory Assessment follows the same format. RYA Yachtmaster Ocean is a 40 hour course studying Celestial Navigation and Ocean Passage Planning.

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RYA Theory STCW 95 Courses - UK and Barcelona, Tarragona - Spain, and Gibraltar

2010-02-14T15:27:00.000+01:00

Introducing a new module to our Fastrack Yachtmaster Courses from UK, Spain and Gibraltar. For the Professional Yachtmaster who is going to work in the Yachting Industry, you will need your STCW 95 Certificates. We are now offering Fastrack Yachtmaster Plus which includes the 4 STCW 95 Certificates including the STCW Firefighting Module.

The 14 week Fast Track Yachtmaster course costs 7495 pounds the Fastrack Yachtmaster Plus Course lasts 16 weeks and includes STCW 95 and costs 8495 pounds. Please email for further information or call 0034 972 662 494 These Courses are delivered in association with Blue Oyster Sailing.

'No One Sails Further For Your Sail Training'

RYA Theory Courses In Tarragona

2010-02-13T18:16:00.000+01:00

Our RYA Theory Courses In Spain, Barcelona/Tarragona along the Costa Dorada and Costa Brava are residential and can be taken in our Yacht clubs or onboard one of our Yachts. We always have a classroom available should you require one if sailing. Just email or call 0034 972 662 494 for full course details. RYA Theory Courses, RYA 1 Day Courses SRC VHF, RYA First Aid, RYA Sea Survival, RYA Radar.

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International Certificate of Competence - RYA Theory Courses in Spain and UK

2010-02-07T16:04:00.001+01:00

What level of RYA Theory do I need to have before I can take the International Certificate Of Competence?

You will need to be able to demonstrate a level of Theory compatible with that of RYA Day Skipper, use of day shapes, sound signals, and Tidal chart work to allow the yacht/power boat to be navigated safely by day in familier waters. The ICC is a very useful licence to hold when sailing in European Waters because it is translated into several languages that you may not be familier with.

We run ICC RYA International Certificates of Competence in Spain from bases in Tarragona, Barcelona, and in the heart of the Costa Brava, Palamos, Empuriabrava & Escala Marina in the Bay of Rosas.

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RYA Theory and Practical Sailing Courses Tarragona Spain

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In Tarragona, we offer all RYA Theory and Practical Sailing Courses In Spain. RYA Day Skipper Theory & Practical, RYA Coastal Skipper Theory & Practical, RYA SRC VHF, RYA Radar, RYA Sea Survival, RYA Diesel Engine Maintenance and RYA First Aid. You can sail with us in Tarragona and study for an Internationally Recognised RYA Qualification and have an affordable family sailing holiday. We offer affordable day trips on the Costa Brava and Costa Dorada, stay in a luxury villa with pool and study for an Internationally Recognised Qualification.

'No One Sails Further For Your Sail Training' if you need to know if your sailing school is fully RYA Recognised just ask. Email Tarragona Sailing School or call 0034 972 662 494

RYA Sailing Courses In Spain - Theory Dates for RYA Day Skipper & RYA Coastal Skipper

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RYA Day Skipper and RYA Coastal Skipper/Yachtmaster Theory Courses are run in our classrooms at Port DÁro near to Barcelona and include accomodation onboard one of our yachts or an upgrade of 100 GBP pp to half board in a luxury villa. We have 5 day RYA Theory Courses with availability as follows : Monday 1st February, Monday 8th February, Monday 15th February. Our RYA Theory Courses in March commence on Mondays, but if you have the flexibility and would like a weekend course please email us, we´ll do our best to help.

RYA Theory Courses 2010

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Here are some of our RYA Theory Courses for the next few months. Availability will be posted and updated regularly here so become a follower and receive all the latest and up to date news on our Sailing Courses In Spain/Barcelona London, Swindon, Bristol, Oxford & Wales

RYA VHF 1 Day Course Saturday 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th February
RYA VHF 1 Day Course Saturday 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th March
RYA First Aid 1 Day Course Sunday 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th February
RYA First Aid 1 Day Course Sunday 7th, 14th 21st, 28th March
RYA Radar Course Saturday 13th and 27th February, 14th and 28th March
RYA Sea Survival Sunday 14th and 28th February, 14th and 28th March

For 2010 our 1 Day Diesel Engine course will run on demand and can be added to either of the above courses so arrive a day earlier or add it at the end. Accommodation can be shore based or onboard one of our yachts, fly into Barcelona-Girona just 20 minutes from our base with www.ryanair.com and benefit from low cost flights. As always our courses are designed around you so just email your requirements and we´ll be right back.

We also offer bespoke courses in London, Bristol, Swindon, Oxford and Wales either for groups or Individuals, alternatively, we can travel to a location suitable to you, so just let us know and we´ll put the RYA Theory Course package together for you this year. No One Sails Further for your Sail Training!

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RYA Theory Courses In Barcelona - London- Swindon - Bristol

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Out of date flares are a pressing issue for all Yachtsman. Don´t carry them in France you will be fined if found onboard, elsewhere they represent a sensible back up, but they are dangerous firearms. To dispose of them safely swap them with your new ones at the Chandler when they expire. Our Yacht Great Escape which is Milebuilding with Fastrack Yachtmasters was boarded by crew from a Portugese Warship in the early hours of Friday 29th January 2010 and they not only inspected ships papers, but liferaft and flares to. Our RYA Sea Survival Course will teach you how to use flares safely, or join us for a RYA Competent Crew Course. Use flares safely and dispose of them by swapping new for old at the Chandlery.

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RYA Theory Courses - Costa Brava Sailing

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Confused about navigating, three ways to get from A to B.

A Dead Reckon (DR), historical, you did the journey and you think you are at B. Direction, distance from the log, how long e.g you went North & travelled at 5 knots for 1 hour - you´re 5 nautical miles further north than you were an hour ago. Then you realised you had tidal set and drift information to hand, when applied to position B you're somewhere else - position C! That´s an Estimated Position (EP) historical.

The thinking Yachtsman plans in advance - A Course to Steer (CTS) clear of any obstructions and safe. He travels from A and gets to B! First he puts on the tidal set and drift at the beginning of his journey, at position A. Once drawn, he applies his dividers, set with appropriate boat speed (1 hour of boat speed for every hour of tide) to the end of the set and drift line. He makes a mark where the dividers cross his intended route. Now measure that angle, convert to magnetic and you have a CTS (Course To Steer).

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Trimming to weather in light airs - advice from Blue Oyster Sailing Gibraltar

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Trimming in light airs is far more important than you might think. Keep the yacht moving at all costs! Blue Oyster Sailing´s advice when sailing to weather, go for twist in the main and the genoa. The main first - kicker off, clew eased, traveller/mainsheet up the track to weather (but keep the boom on the centre line by easing the mainsheet), lastly ease the main halyard a few inches. Second the genoa, don´t sheet too hard, ease and check the twist in the stripes aloft are parallel. Look up and you should see an open slot between the sails and twist. Note your boat speed before and after, you´ll notice the difference.

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RYA Theory Courses In Spain with Costa Brava Sailing Academy

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I am struggling with learning all the chart symbols on Admiralty and Imray Charts, can you help?

We certainly can, check out book 5011 or for Europeans and International Yachtsman Int (International) 1 this contains all the information you need, as long as you carry one onboard you will never need to learn all the chart symbols, just the more common everyday ones.

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When Should I use a Tidal Stream Atlas as opposed to a Tidal Diamond?

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Use a Tidal Stream Atlas when you are far enough away from a Tidal Diamond to make it ineffective. The Tidal Stream Atlas will give you a good overview of the set (speed in knots) of the Tide, and the drift (direction) over a wider area. You´ll need to know whether it is Springs or Neaps and the time before or after HW. Remember to use your box of Facts as discussed in the previous question.

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The Facts of Calculating Tide

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For a tidal question if there is a date you will need your Nautical Almanac to calculate HW. When you start think of the Facts you will need and write them down!

The Date - immediately correct for DST if you need to.
The Time - of High Water relevant to your journey/position.
The Range - of HW and LW.
Is it Springs or Neaps - the difference in the Range compared to the panel beside your Tidal Curve.
Period Of Time - for a Tidal Diamond/Tidal Atlas i.e The hours before or after HW that you are there.

We bracket tide half hour before HW half hour after. So HW 1000 hrs becomes HW 0930 to 1030. Draw your diagram to show the hours before and after HW. You will then know which period of time you are working in relevent to tide. Remember your Box of Facts, write them down immediately.

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Heard the phrase KMT?

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Yes we use KMT at both of our sailing schools. Kicker, Mainsheet, Topping lift. Whenever the sail is hoisted ease the Kicker (Vang) ease the mainsheet and tighten the topping lift (supports the boom when not sailing). If the helm wanders off the wind the main will still flog and you should have no difficulty with the hoist. When the sail is aloft with the luff correctly tensioned reverse the process. TMK - ease the topping lift, trim the mainsheet and depending on the point of sail tighten the kicker.

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RYA Day Skipper Theory - A Question of Variation

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"Hi, just wondered if you had any easy ways of remembering how to calculate Magnetic Variation"?

The books are full of different expressions some easier to remember than others. We use a simple method, think of the chart as being a grid (The lines of Latitude and Longitude) remember this. "Grid to Mag (The Compass) Add the Westerly Variation, Mag to Grid (The chart) Get Rid of the Westerly Variation. Simply do the opposite for the Easterly. The formula works for Deviation in the same way - towards the Compass always add the Westerly. Email RYA Day Skipper Theory - A Question of Variation

RYA Theory Courses

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Welcome to our new online RYA Theory Help Centre. Wherever you are studying if you have a problem you can email us here, we will do our best to help. We run RYA Theory Courses In Spain and in the UK. We have excellent classrooms in Barcelona, Gibraltar and between London and Bristol, in Swindon. Modern facilities with fully qualified RYA Theory Instructors. We offer the complete range of RYA Theory Courses, from RYA Day Skipper, RYA Coastal Skipper/Yachtmaster and Yachtmaster Ocean, plus all the one day courses, VHF, First Aid, Radar, and Sea Survival. One to one coaching or small groups, a location to suit you or with us we have a course waiting for you.

We´ll be posting here answers to your questions and any help we can give to help you with your shorebased course. If you would like to join us for your RYA Theory Course please just email us and we´ll get right back to you.

If you are looking for a RYA Practical Course then have a look at www.barcelonaseaschool.com or www.blueoystersailing.com all of our Instructors teach practical courses too.