Courses-listed below...

Why choose Dart Harbour Sea School, we offer all our customers 5 Star service and low student-instructor ratios, maximum of 4 to 1, and all customers have there own sleeping space, no sharing cabins, unless, of course, you want to ! Our 5 Star service extends to great food whilst on board, very well cleaned/maintained boats and no hidden extra costs.

Start Yachting
A two-day practical course. This is essentially an introduction to Sailing, a two-day course that covers basic boat handling, safety and rules of the road. The overall aim is to inspire the novice and build confidence while also allowing you to discover the joys of a new activity.

A great way to test the water, literally, and see if this sailing stuff is for you. If it is, then the first 2 days of this course can be counted towards your comp. crew course, making that course only 3 days.

DURATION: 2 DAYS
This can be taught on your own boat or on our school boat.

Cost: £195 on our school boat, for the 2 days to include staying on the boat, food, course books and wet weather gear.(no hidden extra costs-only getting to us!)  Option to arrive at the boat the night before the course and settle in, at no extra cost.

Course dates for 2008 below:

14th + 15th July full

19th + 20th July -full

26th + 27th July-full

2nd +3rd August- full

9th + 10th August - full

11th + 12th August 1 place

17th+18th August- full

6th + 7th September full

13th + 14th September 4 places

20th + 21st September full

27th + 28th September - full

11th + 12th October 4 places

25th + 26th October  4 places

1st + 2nd November 4 places

15th + 16th November 4 places

29th + 30th November 4 places

Competent Crew

As the course suggests, become proficient in sailing to shine as part of a crew. Covers boat handling, sail handling, knots and cordage, safety etc.

DURATION: 5 DAYS (UNLESS ALREADY GOT START YACHTING, THEN 3 DAYS)

Again, your boat or ours.

Cost: £495 on our school boat, for the 5 days to include staying on the boat, food, course books and wet weather gear.(no hidden extra costs-only getting to us!) Option to arrive at the boat the night before the course and settle in, at no extra cost.

Course dates for 2008 below;

5 day comp crew

7th - 11th July- Full

21st - 25th July- Full

28th July - 1st August -full

4th - 8th August - 2 places left

17th - 21st August-full

1st - 5th September - 4 places left

8th - 12th September-full

15th - 19th September -3 places  left

20th - 24th September - full

13th - 17th October 4 places

27th - 31st October 4 places

3rd - 7th November 4 places

17th - 21st November 4 places

3 day balance comp crew: £295

2008

12th - 14th July - full

28th - 30th July full

4th - 6th August  full

13th - 15th August-full

3rd - 5th September 4 places

10th - 12th September   full

22nd - 24th September full

15th - 17th October 4 places

29th - 31st October 4 places

12th - 14th November 4 places

26th - 28th November 4 places

Day Skipper-Practical Sail
A comprehensive five-day course, predominantly practical the course provides the skills and background knowledge needed to be a competent sailor.

Including

• Effects of current or tide
• Close quarter manoeuvring
• Securing to a buoy
• Man overboard
• Safety equipment
• Navigation
• Night passage
• Basic engine maintenance
• Pilotage
• International Rules for Prevention of Collisions at Sea

This can be taught on your own boat or on our school boat.

Cost: £495 on our school boat, for the 5 days to include staying on the boat, food, course books and wet weather gear.(no hidden extra costs-only getting to us!)  Option to arrive at the boat the night before the course and settle in, at no extra cost.

Course dates for 2008 below;

5 day  Day Skipper

7th - 11th July- Full

21st - 25th July- Full

28th July - 1st August -full

4th - 8th August - 2 places left

17th - 21st August-full

1st - 5th September - 4 places left

8th - 12th September-full

15th - 19th September -3 places  left

20th - 24th September - full

13th - 17th October 4 places

27th - 31st October 4 places

3rd - 7th November 4 places

17th - 21st November 4 places

Coastal Skipper-Practical Sail
A five-day course incorporating the practical use of pilotage and passage planning operating by day or night in known or unfamiliar waters, the skipper's role and boat handling in more demanding conditions.

Including

• In-depth Pilotage and Navigation/Chart Work
• Effects of waves and rougher conditions
• Broadening knowledge learnt at Day Skipper Level
• Night passage
• Longer passages
• Blind passages

It is strongly recommended that candidates hold a VHF operator's certificate and a First Aid certificate.

This can be taught on our own boat or on our school boat.

Cost: £495 on our school boat, for the 5 days to include staying on the boat, food, course books and wet weather gear.(no hidden extra costs-only getting to us!) Option to arrive at the boat the night before the course and settle in, at no extra cost.

Course dates for 2008 below;

9th - 13th June-full

28th July - 1st August full

15th - 19th September- 3 places left

13th -17th October- 4 places

10th - 14th November - 4 places

Yachtmaster Offshore Pre-Exam Preparation, Sail.
A five-day course incorporating a night passage, aimed at improving all your boat handling skills and navigation, culminating in an exam.

Including

• In-depth Passage Planning/Navigation
• Advanced manoeuvres
• Chart plotters and radar
• Emergency situations

Candidates must hold a First Aid certificate and a VHF certificate. Dart Harbour Sea School is able to arrange these courses for you.

This can be taught on our own boat or on our school boat.

Cost: £495 on our school boat, for the 5 days to include staying on the boat, food, course books and wet weather gear.(no hidden extra costs-only getting to us, and the exam fee). Option to arrive at the boat the night before the course and settle in, at no extra cost.

Course dates for 2008 below;

9th - 13th June-full

28th July - 1st August full

29th September - 3rd October - 3 places

13th -17th October- 4 places

10th - 14th November - 4 places

Dart Harbour Sea School is also able to offer the full range of RYA shorebased theory courses. Please contact the office for further details or visit our Shorbased Courses page.

Day Taster Sessions
These are ideal trips for those who would like an introduction to Sailing; enjoy the stunning scenery of the River Dart and the thrill of the open sea. Our fully qualified staff will show you the joys of sailing.

Skippered Charter
A brilliant way for you and your family or friends to explore the River Dart or the spectacular coastline, discover hidden beaches catch a glimpse of the local wildlife including dolphins and seals. Sit back and relax or take the helm - the choice is yours and under the guidance of our fully qualified staff you will have a day to remember.
See our Charter & Corporate page

Corporate Entertaining.
A great day and an excellent team building exercise. Our RYA Instructors will design a bespoke package for your company.

Own Boat Tuition
Available all year round, why not maximise your potential, and learn how to get the most out of your own boat. Our Instrcutor on your boat is only £200 per day.