RYA Competent Crew Course Gibraltar
We are offering some great deals on RYA competent crew sailing courses here in Gibraltar for 2011. If you book your practical sailing course with us and pass, we will give you a 20% discount on bookings for the RYA day skipper theory and RYA day skipper practical combined course, if booked within 6 months of completing your competent crew course, that’s a saving of £170.00 off our advertised web price. So what are you waiting...
Fun Race Sailing Series Gibraltar
The 2011 race season kicks off with a new series of fun races between the local Spanish sailing clubs These fun races are ideal for people looking to “have a go” at racing at low cost and without the pressure or seriousness of a full on regatta. They will also act as ideal training days for forthcoming events. • 15th January Algeciras, postponed due to lack of wind. • 26th February Sotogrande • 19th March CM Linense • 9th...
Main Sail Battens.. To be or not to be?
Main sail battens are available with several different combinations, fully battened, part battened, power head, double power head, flat battens, round battens, tapered battens and even inflatable battens. The purpose of the batten is to support a positive leech or roach to provide greater sail area and a straight exit from the sail thus improving efficiency. Why so many options? Pictured above is a UK Halsey fully battened mainsail...
Training
We offer RYA theory courses in Lancashire and entry to yacht race events within the UK and Mediterranean.
Sailing is our way of life, alongside our RYA sailing school, we train and compete in yacht races on board immaculate owner-operated yachts.
We are the Gibraltar agents for UK Sails.
