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    Yacht

    Take to the high seas in a beautiful yacht and learn to sail. Fast and exhilarating racing, or a leisurely cruise everything is possible. The BBC Yacht Club welcomes all from beginner to experienced ocean sailor. So if you fancy yourself as the next Ellen McArthur or would prefer a leisurely cruise to the Isle of Wight, why not join us?

    Activities

    We sail every weekend in the summer from Bursledon near Southampton to local destinations including the Isle of Wight. Bank Holiday weekends we extend our trips with destinations including France and our summer cruise takes us even further afield to Spain. We also have an annual Regatta or Rally. Not all events are in the summer or on water - our year-round events include parties, courses and talks. 

     

    Facilities

    We have two yachts - 'Ariel of Hamble' & 'Prospero of Hamble'. The current 'Ariel', a Dufor 40, is well equipped for extended cruising and 'Prospero', a Sigma 33, offers the opportunity to race. 

     

    Training

    We are an approved RYA sailing school with qualified instructors for RYA Competent Crew, Day and Coastal Skipper Certificates. Most have qualified through sailing with us. A weekend trip is the best way to learn - bring a sleeping bag, pillowcase, soft-soled shoes and warm clothing in a soft bag, we'll provide the rest. Classroom courses in the winter include First Aid, Radio Licence and Sea Survival. 

    Courses

    Day Skipper Practical Course
    Dates: Mon 22/Apr - Fri 26/Apr , Mon 26/Aug - Fri 30/Aug, Sat 06/Jul - Mon 08/Jul AND Sat 13/Jul - Mon 15/Jul (The course is a minimum of 5 days, if they do the long weekends, they must attend both)

    The courses will be on the Solent. The weekend course will be £416. The Mon-Fri course will be £300.

    A course for aspiring skippers with some yachting experience and basic navigation and sailing skills. Learn to skipper a short passage with the instructor on hand to give advice and encouragement and ensure your safety. Experience being in charge, taking credit when it all goes well and being responsible when it doesn't.  Preparation for sea, deck work, navigation, pilotage, meteorology, rules of the road, maintenance and repair work, engines, victualling, emergency situations, yacht handling under power, yacht handling under sail, passage making, night cruising

    Location

    Both boats are based in Bursledon on the Hamble River. They sail from March to November. 

    For more info click on  www.arielyc.org.uk
    This website is for yacht members only - guests can request a guest login.

    Cost to join

    £25 p.a

    Sailing days incur an additional cost

    Sailing Fees:

    Ariel

    Prospero

    Weekend/Bank Holiday Cruising per day

    £37

    £30

    Midweek Cruising per day

    £30

    £25

    Week of Cruising (includes charts)

    £212

    £175

    Racing per day (includes race entry)

    £42

    £37

    Two day Weekend Boat Handling Course (£50 deposit required)

    £111

    £90

     

     

     

    Midweek RYA Certificated Course per day (£50 deposit required)

    £60

    £50

    Weekend RYA Certificated Course per day (£50 deposit required)

    £74

    £60

    Contact

    Andy Reid

    T: 07711099850
    E: CommodoreBBCYC@gmail.com 

    Alison Cable

    E: alison.cable@virgin.net

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