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Please note that you must be a member of CUYC to participate in any of our trips or events (except socials, which are open to all).
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All Upcoming Trips, Events and Socials
Some additional Helly Hansen jackets are available and available for collection
Summer programme Launch Party
Sailing along the Norfolk Broads on a traditional cabin yacht with the charity Hunter's Yard!
5 days of practical training at either RYA Competent Crew or RYA Day Skipper level, depending on your previous experience. Taught and run by East Coast Offshore Yachting an accredited RYA training centre.
Joining location: Ipswich Haven Marina, Ipswich, IP3 0EA
Yacht: Skylark (Beneteau First 40.7)
Maximum number of students: 5
Included in the price:
Waterproof hire (Musto MPX jacket and salopettes) Waterproof boot hire
RYA Competent Crew "This is for beginners and those who would like to become active crew members, rather than just passengers. By the end of the course you should be able to steer, handle sails, keep a lookout, row a dinghy, and assist in all the day to day routines."
The RYA Competent Crew course has no prerequisites. It has a minimum duration of 5 days and is often completed over 3 weekends, a 3 day trip and a weekend, or all in one go on a 5 day trip. On completion of the course you will be issued with an RYA Competent Crew certificate. More information is available on the RYA's website.
RYA Day Skipper Practical "This course gives you the chance to take charge on short passages under instruction. You will concentrate on pilotage, boat handling, seamanship, and navigation."
To start the RYA Day Skipper Practical course you must have either completed an RYA Competent Crew course, or have practical sailing ability to that level. You must also have navigation and theory knowledge to RYA Day Skipper Shorebased level. In addition you must have logged a minimum of 5 days, 100 miles, and 4 night hours onboard a sailing yacht. You are also required to have completed the VHF and 1st aid Theory Courses. The course has a minimum duration of 5 days. On completion of the course you will be issued with an RYA Day Skipper license. More information is available on the RYA's website.
Syllabus This one-day course covers all the usual first aid subjects, from a boating perspective. It is aimed at anyone who goes afloat, whether on inland waters, rivers, estuaries or on cross channel passages. This course is a requirement for CUYC First mates and Skippers and an RYA requirement for Coastal Skipper Yachtmaster.
Format The is a one-day course, 9am-4pm on Saturday 3rd of May.
Certificate Upon successful completion of this course you will receive an RYA First Aid Certificate, valid for 3 years.
Sign Up & Questions To sign up click the sign up button at the top or bottom of the page.
If you have any questions, please have a look at the frequently asked questions. If that doesn't answer your question then please email Annabelle Wurmser (aamw4@cam.ac.uk).
Syllabus This course covers the basics of radio operation, frequencies, distress, emergency and medical assistance procedures, making ship to shore telephone calls, Digital Selective Calling, Global Maritime Distress Safety System.
Format This is a one-day course, 9am-4pm on Sunday 4th of May.
Pre-reading Before attending the day course, you will be required to go through some VHF content first.
Certificate Upon successful completion of this course you will receive an RYA Marine Radio SRC Certificate.
Sign Up & Questions To sign up click the sign up button at the top or bottom of the page.
If you have any questions, please have a look at the frequently asked questions. If that doesn't answer your question then please email Annabelle Wurmser (aamw4@cam.ac.uk).
5 days of practical training at either RYA Competent Crew or RYA Day Skipper level, depending on your previous experience. Taught and run by East Coast Offshore Yachting an accredited RYA training centre.
Joining location: Ipswich Haven Marina, Ipswich, IP3 0EA
Yacht: Skylark (Beneteau First 40.7)
Maximum number of students: 5
Included in the price:
Waterproof hire (Musto MPX jacket and salopettes) Waterproof boot hire
RYA Competent Crew "This is for beginners and those who would like to become active crew members, rather than just passengers. By the end of the course you should be able to steer, handle sails, keep a lookout, row a dinghy, and assist in all the day to day routines."
The RYA Competent Crew course has no prerequisites. It has a minimum duration of 5 days and is often completed over 3 weekends, a 3 day trip and a weekend, or all in one go on a 5 day trip. On completion of the course you will be issued with an RYA Competent Crew certificate. More information is available on the RYA's website.
RYA Day Skipper Practical "This course gives you the chance to take charge on short passages under instruction. You will concentrate on pilotage, boat handling, seamanship, and navigation."
To start the RYA Day Skipper Practical course you must have either completed an RYA Competent Crew course, or have practical sailing ability to that level. You must also have navigation and theory knowledge to RYA Day Skipper Shorebased level. In addition you must have logged a minimum of 5 days, 100 miles, and 4 night hours onboard a sailing yacht. You are also required to have completed the VHF and 1st aid Theory Courses. On completion of the course you will be issued with an RYA Day Skipper license. More information is available on the RYA's website.