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REACH 4 THE WIND - SAILING SCHOOL

Reach 4 the Wind specialises in sailing courses, holidays and yacht charter.  With bases in Palma, Mallorca and Ocean Village, Southampton we have built an excellent reputation for high standards of tuition and personal service.   

Our main training yachts are a Bavaria 38  (Palma - Mallorca) and a Sun Odyssey 35, (Southampton) both yachts are equipped to the highest of standards and meet the stringent UK MCA Code of Practice safety standards.

In addition to our RYA training courses which are available throughout the year, we also offer a number of specialist training opportunities outside the RYA Cruising Scheme. All our training weekends are run by RYA Instructors.

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RYA Practical Courses - Palma Mallorca

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In Mallorca we offer RYA Practical Sailing courses from Competent Crew to Coastal Skipper (Day Skipper and Coastal Skipper are both Non Tidal).

Our Palma based courses are run over six days (seven nights) this allows for a more relaxed time, and fits into a normal “holiday week” The course will run from 5.00 pm Saturday to Friday afternoon. You are welcome to arrive any time on the Saturday and we would be back in our home marina on the Friday evening leaving Saturday flexible for your return.

We operate all year round, during your time with us you will spend 6 days aboard the yacht visiting many of the beautiful harbours and anchorages. We will be stopping at some stunning over night locations for example, Santa Ponsa, Puerto de Andraitx, Port de Soller, Port d Alcudia, Porto Cristo with magical lunch time stops as Sant Elm and Sa Calobrs.

Our instructors are English and all fully qualified RYA instructors, chosen not only for their training ability but also their relaxed and friendly personalities.   

 

Our training yacht a Bavaria 38 is in outstanding condition and is fully coded to the UK "MCA Code of Practice" ensuring that the condition and all safety equipment is in accordance with the stringent UK Maritime Coastal Agency requirements

 

Our home port is Real Club Nautico de Palma, the marina is approximately 10 minutes taxi ride from the airport.

 

The following is a comment from one of our students following a Palma based Day Skipper courses: 

 

"Just a quick note to say many thanks for last week, We both had a blast and learned so much.

 Hope to see you again soon" .....  R & L Day Skippers

 

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RYA Theory Course - Various locations in the UK

We run a range of RYA theory course throughout the year (see below) together with a number of Day Skipper intensive - Theory and Practical Course. 

RYA Shore based    For details of our RYA Shore based Day Skipper & Coastal Skipper Yachtmaster courses 
SRC-VHF Radio    For details of our SRC / VHF Radio Training
RYA First Aid    For details of our First Aid Courses
RYA Sea Survival    For details of our RYA Sea Survival Course
ISAF Safety Course    For details of our ISAF / RYA Offshore Safety Course

 

RYA Practical Courses - Southampton

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In the UK we offer all RYA Practical Sailing courses from “Start Yachting Weekends” to “Yachtmaster”.  All courses can be undertaken over 5 or 7 days or by arrangement 2 long weekends.  

We offer the choice of undertaking your 5 day RYA Courses from Friday to Wednesday, Thursday to Tuesday including the weekend, or the standard Monday to Friday and a nine day intensive Day Skipper Theory and Practical Course

Operating all year round in the sheltered waters of the Solent we are able to conduct courses safely and comfortably in almost all weather conditions.

Our instructors are all fully qualified professionals, chosen not only for their training ability but also their relaxed and friendly personalities.   

 

                                                                

The following is a comment from one of our students following a Coastal Skipper course: 

“An excellent skipper and instructor, the yacht was well set up and very comfortable a class above other teaching boats in the Solent. I would definitely recommend Reach 4 the Wind to anyone interested in sailing, from beginners, to those looking for a fun weekend on the water, to serious sailors seeking to improve their racing techniques” ............ M N – Coastal Skipper


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RYA Shore Based Courses

 

                 
            
                                            Course Duration Price
High/Low
  Press                                  RYA First Aid Course  1 Day
(8 Hours)
£85.00
  Press         VHF Radio –GMDSS - Short Range Certificate (SRC) Course 1 Day
 (8 Hours)
£95.00
  Press                        RYA Basic Navigation and Safety Course 2 Days
(16 Hours)
£225.00
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RYA Sea Survival Course

1 Day
(8 Hours)

£120.00

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ISAF/RYA Offshore Safety Course

1 Day
  (8 Hours)

£100.00

  Press               RYA Day Skipper Shore Based - Power and Sail 5 Days
3 Weekends
£395 / £295  
£430 / £400 
  Press     RYA Coastal Skipper / Yachtmaster Shore Based - Power and Sail  5 Days
3 Weekends
  £395 / £295   
£430 / £400
 

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RYA Practical Sailing Courses

 

                                         Course   Duration           Price
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and Availability
Press         RYA Start Yachting Weekend  1 Weekend       £215 / £215

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Press         RYA Competent Crew Southampton    5 Days
2 Weekends
      £495 / £425
      £525 / £465

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RYA Competent Crew - Palma

6 Days

£585

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Press         RYA Day Skipper Southampton        

  Nine Day Intensive - Theory & Practical  
   5 Days
2 Weekends
   9 Days
      £495 / £425
      £520 / £465
      £725 / £665

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RYA Day Skipper Non Tidal - Palma

6 Days

£585

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Press         RYA Coastal Skipper    5 Days
2 Weekends
      £495 / £425
      £550 / £500

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RYA Coastal Skipper - Non Tidal - Palma

6 Days

£585

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Press         RYA Coastal Skipper Prep + Exam           7 Days       £625 / £540 **   Please Call
Press         RYA Yachtmaster Prep + Exam    7 Days       £625 / £540 **   Please Call

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      International Certificate of Competence

   1 or 2 Days

      From £160  **

  Please Call

 

Our UK sailing courses are fully inclusive we have no hidden extras and includes:

 accommodation on board, mooring fees, all meals eaten on board, use of wet weather gear.

(Mooring fees are additional for our Palma based Course)

High Season : April - September                     Low Season : October - March

 ** The price excludes the RYA Examination Fee which will be charged at cost (ICC free to RYA Members). 

Own Boat Tuition

So you can learn in the familiar environment of your own boat and crew, we can teach you anything from a full RYA course to maybe just a day’s instruction, focusing on your own individual requirements.

Instruction can be arranged any time that is suitable for you, for a minimum of one day. The boat is to be of a suitable and safe standard. Mooring fees, diesel, food and travelling for the instructor are not included.

Own boat Tuition costs £200 per day for two persons, additional persons are charged at £25 per day. The instructor's travel and subsistence will be charged at cost.

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For further information please contact: Info@reach4thewind.co.uk

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Telephone: Keith Harding on +44 (0) 7831 431197 or  David Stanton on +44 (0) 7785 952434

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