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We are sure you will have lots of question about your sailing course. Here are some of the RYA Sailing Courses FAQs that will answer the majority of your questions.
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How do I get to Gibraltar?
What if my flight times/dates do not fit exactly with the course times?
There is a left luggage service at the airport 10 min walk from the yacht. If you arrive on the morning flight you have time to do a Gibraltar Rock tour, Ebike tour or go diving. If you want to stay the weekend in Gibraltar or Spain before or after your RYA sailing course we can send details of places to stay and what to do in the area.
What do I need to bring?
You can pack light, hand luggage is fine:
We provide bedding, all your safety equipment (life jacket and harness) and waterproofs if you need them.
What is the weather like?
We have on average 310 days of sunshine a year.
The sailing conditions in Gibraltar are better than the rest of the Mediterranean as there is good wind in the straits of Gibraltar. Competent crew can also enjoy sailing in Gibraltar bay which is sheltered by the Rock. www.weatheronline.co.uk/Gibraltar/Gibraltar.htm
What is the yacht like?
The Bavaria 37 cruiser (new 2018) is the perfect school yacht; fast, easy to sail and comfortable accommodation with good headroom. Look at our videos. Your yacht will be well equipped to U.K. maritime safety standards, electronic equipment and a range of sails including a spinnaker.
Where do we sleep/shower?
You sleep on the yacht, a Bavaria 37/38 and we provide freshly laundered bedding, duvets in the private cabins and sleeping bags in the saloon. Couples have private double cabins, individuals may have a private cabin or a single berth in the saloon, if you want to be guaranteed a private double cabin for single occupancy it is £200 extra for the week. We come into marinas every night so you can enjoy the facilities ashore.
Who will I be sailing with?
Our clients come from all over the world and are a mix of all ages and Nationalities. The RYA Instructors are all experienced sailors and expert Instructors. We choose the very best as from experience we know that this is the most important factor to your RYA course being a positive valuable experience. Read our reviews.
Can I bring the kids?
Yes, you can charter the yacht privately and do your RYA sailing course which your children. They can also do RYA sailing courses. Min age for Competent crew is 10, Day Skipper is 16 and for Yachtmaster Fast track is 18. Under 10 year olds get the Trafalgar Sailing Pirate certificate and a Gibraltar monkey. Not a real one! But you can see plenty of them in the nature reserve up the Rock.
Can we do different courses on the same yacht?
Yes , we can teach Competent crew and Day Skippers together or Competent crew and Yachtmasters together on the same yacht.
Do you cater for different diets?
Yes, we cater for various dietary requirements. We provide healthy food and drinks for breakfast and lunch Monday to Friday and there is a “naughty cupboard” for energy snacks in between meals with biscuits, chocolate and nuts. On the Yachtmaster Fast track courses all the food and drinks are included, the students choose and cook their own meals together.
Is there wifi?
Yes most of the marinas have wifi or there is a cafe nearby which has wifi. Roaming while at sea. Obviously while sailing we recommend you have a rest from your phones and enjoy the freedom of sailing.
Why Trafalgar Sailing?
Trafalgar Sailing has been running since 1995. We are the oldest RYA school in Gibraltar and a small family run business so can provide a more personal service that larger schools do not. On the shore based courses there is the option to have private tuition with accommodation at a Villa in Spain with a private swimming pool, gardens and light spacious classroom and separate study living room with Wifi. Our RYA Sailing Instructors are not only experts in sailing and teaching RYA courses, they are also gentlemen, have a sense of humour and are a pleasure to sail with. ‘Read more‘. If you are planning to buy a yacht we can also help you with advise, own boat tuition, yacht delivery and guardianage.
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