How do I get into sailing?
Given the glorious weather, what better than a day on the water.
Learn to dinghy Sail
If you are learning the best place to start is a RYA Level 1 Dinghy Sailing Course, Details are HERE, this is only a weekend and you will learn the principles of sailing, wind awareness and by the end of the weekend you will be sailing your dinghy in triangular courses without an instructor. These skill is invaluable and is directly transferable to yacht sailing as your yacht is a glorified dinghy where you can make a cup of tea.
Learn the theory
There are several theory courses to further help you with your sailing, many are entry level and will broaden your knowledge base. We would recommend to start with:
RYA Day Skipper Theory this is a beginners class that teaches all you need to know.
RYA Sea Survival Course this is a course that will prepare you if it all goes wrong.
Meet other enthusiasts
City Sailing Club Meet Up This is an on line sailing club where members can organise sailing trips, socials and where special deals are posted, it is a great way to meet people who are interested in sailing and also a most cost effective way to get on the water.
Join a race crew
Register with the RORC (Royal Ocean Racing Club). Surprisingly as long as you can commit to a whole season or race program then people will take you on as a race crew even if you have little experience. You are not expected to pay a fee and your only expense maybe a share of the food. It is a great way to meet a team and to get lots of miles of fun, but you HAVE to be committed to the season and put in work hard.
Yacht Deliveries
If you have a chunk of time it is well worth doing and will only cost you a small joining fee and your expenses. Here for more information
Charter in the UK Free Gin
Chartering is a great way to sail, you do not have to invest a lump sum, you do not have all the headache and bills of your own boat and you can change your venue at will… Chartering has come a long way, the boats are more user friendly, and you can also get great deals in the winter. If you charter through Fairview Charters and mention City Sailing then cushion the impact clients get a free bottle of Gin from City Sailing.
There’s also the option of Rajhdani, a beautifully renovated classic motor cruiser. Andrea spent a day on board last summer and thoroughly enjoyed it.
Charter Abroad More Free Gin
With the Euro getting cheaper and guaranteed sun then the med is getting very popular especially Croatia and Greece. If you book outside the school holidays you get a lot more for your Euro. SeaMaster offer a cracking service where they give you a great vessel, location choice and even integrate their searches to get you the best flights including Easy Jet and Ryan Air. Have a look at the link, if you charter through the link you will get a £50 discount off your charter AND a bottle of Gin courtesy of City Sailing.
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