RYA Course for families in Chiavari

Want to spend time with your family and learn to sail?
Join us in Chiavari on the beautiful Ligurian Coast, accompanied by one of our RYA Instructors. This 7 days course is designed specifically for families wanting to build their confidence, qualifications and experience in advance of future independent charters.
There is ample time to complete an RYA syllabus either Competent Crew or Day Skipper, with the remaining time spent relaxing and enjoying cruising the blue Mediterranean and visiting some of the most beautiful anchorages in the world. There will be many opportunities to swim from the boat and snorkel in warm clear water. You will even get the opportunity to undertake magical night passages. Every step of the way your instructor will be on hand to help and reassure you. Our aim is that you will leave the boat relaxed, qualified and confident in your family’s ability to consider an independent charter in the future.

Plan

Arrive in Chiavari on Saturday afternoon ready to settle in and get aquanted with your instructor/ skipper. On Sunday morning visit the local shops to stock up with your favourite foods and make a plan to set sail. You will then spend the next 5 days exploring the local area to siut you and your families needs. Returning to Chiavari Friday for your final night onboard ready to disembark on Saturday morning.

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Other information

All crew members are welcome, even if they do not know the language spoken on board (english)

Next dates

I moved to Italy with my family 7 years ago and we run a RYA Training Centre in Genoa. I have been sailing since the age of 10, initially on dinghies and then moving on to yachts. My husband, Ian is the course instructor and he is a fully qualified RYA yachtmaster instructor, examiner and with many years of experience.

Ask the coordinator

Response rate: 97%

Response time: Less than a day

Boat details

Maud Ellen is an ideal yacht for sailing the Mediterranean. With twin helm stations she is a joy to steer and great for learning to sail or honing your skills. She has 4 spacious double cabins, 3 heads with showers and a large saloon area.

Specifications

Model: Bavaria Yachts - 45 Cruiser
Capacity: 6 spots
Length: 14.00 m
Cabins: 4
Year: 2011
Bathrooms: 3

Features

GPS
Life jackets
VHF
Electric windlass
Autopilot
Wind equipment
Tender
Bow thruster
Shower
Diving equipment
Bimini
HI-FI equipment
TV

5 · 3 reviews

RYA Day Skipper Course, Genoa, Italy

Manuela

October of 2022

Communication with the front office was punctual and clear. Our very trained, professional and empathetic instructor Fabrizio helped us in every phase of the training so that we could get the best possible result. From a technical point of view, which is the focus in such an activity, excellent experience.

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RYA Day Skipper Course, Genoa, Italy

Sarah

April of 2022

Hi. We had a great week with four us on board. Ian was the consummate professional in training us, he was great fun and we couldn't recommend him more highly.

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RYA Competent Crew Course, Genoa Italy

Valentina

September of 2020

I applied for the competent crew course as a real beginner.
It's been an amazing experience; Fabrizio, the instructor, is a very well organized person, able to let you learn whatever is in your capabilities.
I'm glad I got this experience, I'll be more confident with sailboats from now on, and I know that with this RYA course my approach will be more professional

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