'Intensive' Training Programs (fast -track)
New for 2010 – We are proud to announce our ‘intensive’ Yachtmaster Coastal & Offshore programs.
Designed around each client these training courses take the novice up to RYA/MCA DoT recognised Yachtmaster Coastal or Offshore Examinations.
In recent years some major players in the industry have squeezed these ‘fast -track’ courses into shorter and shorter periods.
For many reasons, but mostly financial, they have often been criticized for being TOO fast!
At Trysail we believe all Sail Training should be taught to the highest standard and fun. Our courses take more time to complete because we slow down the pace a little. Theory courses, for example, are run over 6 days rather than 5, (at no extra cost) and we schedule ‘rest & revision’ periods.
We find it is important to give students time to relax, which makes for better learning and more fun!
Like all our courses we tailor ‘Intensive’ training programs to suit each student. Depending on how much prior experience students have, they may join at any stage of the training process.
Below are the elements we offer or arrange with associate training centres locally:
RYA Competent Crew Course - RYA Day Skipper Theory -
RYA Day Skipper Practical - RYA Coastal Skipper/Yachtmaster Theory -
RYA Coastal Skipper Practical - RYA Yachtmaster Ocean Theory -
Yachtmaster Coastal or Offshore Prep week with RYA/MCA exam -
RYA VHF/GMDSS Radio Operator's Licence - RYA Radar Course -
7 & 14 day Mileage Building Cruises
*RYA Sea Survival *RYA Diesel Engine Maintenance *RYA First Aid *STCW95 Basic Training *RYA Powerboats Levels 1 & 2
*arranged with Associate ‘quality’ training centres
The number of mileage courses needed for each qualification depends on
how much experience each individual already has. We aim to make sure students have as much experience and miles as practically/financially possible over the 800 required for Yachtmaster 'Coastal' and 2500 for Yachtmaster 'Offshore'.
We also schedule either 1 or 2 weeks Bareboat Charter into each program.
Experience Builds Confidence!
Please give us a call today to have a chat about your requirements !
Trysail uses a mixture of modern and classic yachts so clients can be assured of gaining as much experiance as possible.
(There are also training grants available to some clients, worth up to 20%! Please call to check if your eligible)
INTENSIVE TESTIMONIALS
Harry - March-May 2010
I have heard many thoughts on intensive courses, some rubbishing and some praising the schemes. I can only testify for the latter camp, I heard reasons for both as you always would to form an opinion. One camp saying there’s ‘No way you gain the experience in such a short time’ and the other that allows for the fact you’ve picked up 100 mooring buoys a week and are reefing sails in your sleep (literally!) The key to all of it was finding the right school. I looked through all the usual Google candidates for someone who looked professional but offered a slightly more personal touch than the likes of the bigger schools.
Trysail was right for me on three points: Location, Falmouth is one of the country’s most accessible ports there is an abundance of places to sail to and round the bay in Mylor is a fantastic, safe training area. Price (The main thing any of us look at) but essentially that initial ‘hello.’ From the start I was given the confidence to achieve because I knew that the guys at the school were in it for me and personally interested in my progress, something I sensed was rare was a greater interest in myself than the company. I think they know how the company will speak for itself with good service behind it and maybe I’m the personification of that.
In total I spent 10 weeks with Trysail. From the 8th March, my course started with the STCW95’s and then progressed on from there until D day on the 13th of May with my yachtmaster exam and I am proud to say that I passed all and trust me when this happens the money is not considered anything but worth it!
On a final personal note this was not easy! I had all the help I could of asked for but that doesn’t mean you don’t need to be a. Organised and b. Willing to learn and 110% focused it just won’t happen otherwise but if you can bring that to the table trysail will serve up more than you can hope for. I could write for hours on all the things that happened and the stories but trust me it’s better to call trysail and create your own than listen to mine. I arrived having never seen a boat and left a yachtmaster with many close friends and I can’t think of a better testimony than that.
Better a bad day on the water than a good day in the office!
H.Taylor
