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the whole process both enjoyable and rewarding in equal measure. A number of the charter companies listed within these pages are also recognised RYA training centres – look for the logo in their listing. This allows them to offer a full range of RYA courses in addition to both bareboat and skippered charters. Some companies and training centres specialise in RYA courses only. There are a range of courses to suit all abilities from the entry level Competent Crew certificate, all the way through Day Skipper, and Coastal Skipper to the coveted Yachtmaster qualification. Courses often run from Saturday to Thursday or Sunday to Friday with participants gaining a recognised certificate at the end of the course. Some centres also offer the option of taking the course over a series of weekends. There really is something for everyone. A typical RYA course would start about 4pm with a full safety briefing followed by a short shakedown cruise to a sheltered anchorage. The following days might start with a review of the weather forecast and the preparation of the passage plan over breakfast, followed with a full day’s sailing or manoeuvring exercises, all under the watchful eye of the instructor. Having reached your destination for the evening, you might take the time to enjoy a meal ashore or perhaps continue sailing on through the night to build up your night passage hours. RYA courses can usually be booked on an individual berth basis and most of the provisioning for the trip will be provided by the sailing school. The rest of the crew may already be

friends or family – but, even if everyone on board is a complete stranger at the start of the course, you will have made firm friends by the end of it. No two courses are the same. While all will cover the required elements of the RYA syllabus, they will almost certainly do so in a different way, taking into account the existing weather conditions and location of the course. A sailing course in Scotland gives you the opportunity to learn new skills or improve on existing ones while making new friends, enjoying fantastic scenery and visiting wonderful places. Many people enjoy their introduction to sailing in Scotland so much that they come back year after year to indulge in their new-found passion. Whether you choose a school on the coast, an inland loch or an island, you can be sure of excellent instruction and a warm welcome. A list of all the companies offering RYA courses can be found at the back of the brochure. Full details of all RYA training courses and RYA-recognised clubs are available at www.rya.org.uk/scotland BRINGING YOUR OWN BOAT TO SCOTLAND Scotland boasts excellent facilities for those who wish to set sail in their own dinghies, yachts or powerboats. Most marinas offer various berthing options and winter storage options. The majority also have a slipway and can assist with launching and many offer travel hoist services for larger vessels. There are also numerous slips around the coast and on inland lochs where boats may also be launched. Ad Number: 5862745R_NCP Status: Assigned Advertiser: Cruise Ecosse Ltd Sales Rep: George King Size: 9 0cm X 12.8 0cm Color: Process

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