Yacht

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
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Cost to join

£25 p.a

Sailing days incur an additional cost