Posted by: Dave Latham, on: Saturday, January 30, 2010
John Cachia from Malta passed his RYA/MCA Yachtmaster Offshore examination yesterday, after completing a one week Yachtmaster preparation course of training here in Gibraltar. The week gave John a varied mix of weather to sail in, from flat calm to force 8 with sunny days mixed in with prolonged rain and heavy squalls. Fortunately the exam on Friday saw clear skies and a fresh Westerly breeze, perfect sailing conditions for Gibraltar Bay. Johns result has enabled us here at Atlantic Charters Racing to maintain our enviable 100% pass rate for yachtmaster students who have trained with us.
We all pass on our congratulations to John and look forwards to seeing him again in October when we sail to Malta to compete in the Rolex Middle Sea Race.
If you would like to sign up for any RYA training course in 2010 please contact us
Posted by: Dave Latham, on: Sunday, January 24, 2010
This years
Benalmadena regatta takes place from the 1st to the 4th of April, with 3 days round the cans racing each day in the bay of Malaga registration being on the Thursday. Seawolf will be entering this event for the first time.
We are offering crew places onboard for the event for £280.00 inclusive of all race entry fees, yacht fees, food/drink whilst racing.
There is also the opportunity to gain valuable miles towards your RYA certificates of competence by joining us onboard to sail Seawolf from Gibraltar to Banalmadena and then return to Gibraltar on Monday the 5th April.
All crew must have Spanish Federation licences to compete, price 56 euro.
For further details or to book your place please
contact us
Posted by: Dave Latham, on: Sunday, January 24, 2010
Start 2010 off with some new skills. Our next RYA combined Day Skipper theory and practical sailing courses starts on the 22nd February through to the 5th March. This great value sailing course costs only GBP 850.00 for the 2 weeks. With great direct flights to Gibraltar with Monarch, Easyjet and BA, what better time to escape the Winter blues and enjoy some sunny tidal sailing here in Gibraltar?
This includes:
Accommodation on board throughout
All course packs
Log books if needed
Use of waterproofs and lifejackets
All Marina fees and fuel
Please call on 0034664671268 or email to book on one of these very popular great value sailing courses here in Gibraltar.
Posted by: Dave Latham, on: Sunday, January 10, 2010
Alboran Race 2010 
After winning the Sotogrande Winter League in 2008/2009 we are disappointed by not having the opportunity to defend our title in 2009/2010 as Real Club Maritimo Sotogrande are not running the series this Winter. Hopefully we will get the chance in 2010/2011?
Our first 2 Yacht Racing Events of 2010 are therefore:
Benalmadena Regatta April 3rd-4th.
XXX111 Regata Mar de Alboran 29th April to 1st May.
This race is one of the classic offshore Yacht races of this area. Starting at
Club Nautico de Motril the fleet head to the tiny Isle of Alboran situated in the centre of the Western Mediterranean, a distance of 81 miles, after rounding the Island to port the homeward leg is back to Motril making a total race distance of 162miles. The race record from 2001 is an amazing 8 hours 11 minutes and 32 seconds, held by "Heaven Mijas". A realistic race time for "Seawolf" is approximately 20 to 24hours.
The race starts at 1600hrs on Thursday 29th April, finishing sometime on Friday 30th.
On Saturday night dinner will be held along with the awards ceremony.
We will be sailing from Gibraltar to Motril on the 26th/27th April, this trip will include race training and offshore safety training for all onboard.
We are offering 2 packages for this prestigious event:
1.Race Only: (eligibility: Must have previous experience of offshore Yacht racing)
Join the boat in Motril on Wednesday evening/Thursday morning.
Briefing and training sail Thursday morning
Compete in the race
Enjoy the Dinner and prize giving
Optional return sail to Gibraltar
Price £250.00 per person
2.Training and race: (no experience required)
Join the boat in Gibraltar 26th April
Sail to Motril
Training will take place from Monday to Wednesday
Briefing and training sail Thursday morning
Compete in the race
Enjoy the Dinner and prize giving
Optional return sail to Gibraltar
Price £350.00 per person
Both of these deals include:
Food/drinks whilst onboard
Use of Waterproofs / lifejackets
Race entry fees
All mooring fees / fuel costs etc
How to get there:
Direct flights London/Manchester to Gibraltar and Malaga with Easyjet, Monarch and British Airways. Motril only 58 miles from Malaga, serviced by a regular bus service
All crew must have Spanish Federation licences to compete, price 56 euro.
For further details or to book your place please contact us or call 0034664671268
Posted by: Dave Latham, on: Tuesday, January 05, 2010
Start 2010 off with some new skills. Our RYA combined Day Skipper theory and practical sailing courses offer great value at only £850.00 for the 2 weeks.
This includes:
- Accommodation on board throughout
- All course packs
- Log books if needed
- Use of waterproofs and lifejackets
- All Marina fees and fuel
Dates Available: - 18th to 30th January
- 22nd Feb to 5th March
- 8th to 19th March
- 5th to 16th April
- 3rd to 14th May
- 17th to 28th May
Please call on 0034664671268 or email to book on one of these very popular great value sailing courses here in Gibraltar.
Posted by: Dave Latham, on: Sunday, January 03, 2010
Fast Track Yachtmaster Course
Our next 14 week intensive yachtmaster fast track course is starting on the 1st March 2010. Priced at £7250.00 the course includes:
Competent crew training
Day Skipper theory
Day Skipper practical
Coastal Skipper/ Yachtmaster theory
Coastal Skipper practical
Yachtmaster practical Examination
VHF/DSC operators licence course
First aid training and certification
2500 qualifying miles
Spinnaker training
Advanced sail trim training
Sea survival course
Training will be carried out in 3 phases in 3 locations, Gibraltar, Cadiz and Southampton on board Pronavia 38's, Beneteau 40.7, Reflex 38's and Jeanneau 36's.
Please
Contact us now for full details and to check availability