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FRANGI ON THE HOME STRAIGHT

Exhilirating sailing on the final stretch before Dartmouth on the 2nd Around Britain.

DOLPHINS JOIN FRANGI

View video footage of the dolphins

2 YACHTS IN AROUND BRITAIN

With great excitement we are expecting a second HR 49 for the Around Britain


	THE ULTIMATE CAREER BREAK, CAREER CHANGE OR GAP YEAR EXPERIENCE Our intensive ‘Fast Track’ programme takes an inexperienced sailor to the internationally recognised skippering qualification of RYA Yachtmaster in 14 weeks. For those wanting a new lifestyle this prestigious Yachtmaster qualification provides an entry ticket into the sailing industry and enables you to charter a yacht from almost anywhere in the world. In addition to opening up new employment opportunities the programme will also enhance your communication, management and team leadership skills. We want your CV to stand out from the crowd. To achieve this there are several key factors which help ensure our Fast Track programme is the key to your success: A flexible course structure, designed specifically to accommodate your needs A great team of skippers offering the highest level of instruction An exceptional fleet of Hallberg Rassy yachts A great variety of sailing destinations in the UK and abroad


	14 WEEK FAST TRACK The general structure of the Fast Track programme is as follows: Weeks 1-6 Dartmouth based (5 x 7 Day practical courses, 1 x Shore-based theory week) Weeks 7-12 Adventure Sailing Weeks 13-14 Dartmouth based (2 x 7 Day courses, inc. Yachtmaster Prep & Exam) Our 7 Day Dartmouth based courses are available to all levels of sailing ability and run every week, allowing you to complete the various stages of the programme at a pace that suits you. One of the great advantages of our location is the variety of sailing destinations accessible from Dartmouth. The Channel Islands, the Scilly Isles and the SW coast of Devon and Cornwall are just a few of the possibilities which will attract you to the area for the duration of your Fast Track and for many years subsequently.


	EIGHT WEEK FAST TRACK For those who already have their Day Skipper Theory or Coastal Skipper qualification you can join the Fast Track for the last eight weeks which includes: 6 Weeks Adventure Sailing 7 Day Skippering Week 7 Day Yachtmaster Prep & Exam We offer an assessment weekend to everyone who is interested in a Fast Track programme but it is especially useful in designing a programme for those over Day Skipper level.


	PART-TIME Naturally, for many it would be a struggle to find eight or 14 weeks to complete the Fast Track programme so for those on a tight schedule it is possible to spread out the various courses over an 18 month period.


	FULL-TIME If you plan on taking a career break or gap year then it may suit you to take this course on a more full-time basis. However, even with a full-time programme we still recommend that you break it up with a few weeks off in between as 14 weeks straight would too intensive and exhausting. Please call us to discuss building a programme that will best suit your needs.


	COURSE CONTENT By the end of 14 weeks you will be more than prepared for the Yachtmaster Exam having worked through the following Fast Track programme: ASSESSMENT WEEKEND We hold an assessment weekend designed to provide you with an introduction to the course and to establish your suitability. WEEKS 1-5 – DARTMOUTH BASED After week 5 you will be Coastal Skipper standard ready for your Sailing Adventure. WEEK 6 – SHOREBASED THEORY WEEK Courses covered are: • RYA Yachtmaster Theory • RYA Diesel Engine • RYA First Aid at Sea • RYA Marine Radio Short Range Certificate • Yacht rigging and maintenance WEEKS 7-12 – ADVENTURE SAILING Choose from one of the following unforgettable experiences: • Caribbean Circuit • Transatlantic Crossing • Mediterranean Voyage • Around Britain WEEK 13 – SKIPPERING WEEK The penultimate week is spent on a seven day Mile Builder with one of our instructors and clients of varying ability levels. Under the observation of one of our instructors you will have the opportunity to skipper at least one passage, where the rest of the crew will be under your orders and after which you will be given feedback on your passage planning and your handling of the boat and crew. WEEK 14 – YACHTMASTER PREP & EXAM


	FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE VISIT OUR PARENT COMPANY, NONSTOP Sail Click here for Dates & Prices Click here to request a Brochure Click here to download a Booking Form

DEVON Sailing

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