RYA Competent Crew, Day Skipper Sailing and PowerBoat Courses in Scotland from ScotSail

ScotSail are Specialists in RYA Day Skipper Practical and Competent Crew Courses Scotland

Frequently-Asked Questions and

Course / Experience Information

for all ScotSail RYA Sailing & PowerBoat Courses...

 
  1. Where do I find ScotSail?
  2. What time do I arrive?
  3. What happens when I arrive?
  4. What if i'm going to be late?
  5. What should I bring?
  6. What should I not bring or do?
  7. How many other people will I/We be with?
  8. Where do we go?
  9. What is included in the price?
  10. Where is not included in the price?
  11. Where can I view a complete Price List?
  12. Why should I book with ScotSail?
  13. What do we do on a typical ScotSail Practical Course?
  14. What is the food like?
  15. What happens if there is poor weather on a Practical Course?
  16. What is your cancellation policy?
  17. When will I know if I have passed my RYA course?

  Where do I find ScotSail?
 

---For all ScotSail Courses / Experiences---

ScotSail LargsCentre is located at:

Largs Yacht Haven

Irvine Road, Largs,

North Ayrshire

SCOTLAND

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ScotSail is located in the centre courtyard of Largs Yacht Haven. Upon arrival, if you are driving, you should approach the automatic barrier adjacent to the access-card reader. Use the push-button to speak to reception - give your name and that you are checking-in with ScotSail.   You will then be granted access to the main car-park.   If you arrive on foot or by train or taxi please come directly to ScotSails main office for check-in / arrival.

 

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  What time do I arrive?
 

Once you have booked and paid , you will receive your Confirmation Invoice Document by Royal Mail and/or E-Mail.  This will contain the start date(s) and time(s) for your chosen course / experience.  Always check this prior to arrival as it may differ from the standard check-in arrival times below.   If you are still unsure, please Contact Us , and our staff will be happy to assist you.

---For 5 Day Sailing Practical---

Check-In/Arrival: 1800 Hours on Sundays

---For Weekend Sailing Practical---

Check-In/Arrival: 1800 Hours on Fridays

---For PowerBoat Practical---

Check-In/Arrival: 0900 Hours on Designated Start-Days (Check your Confirmation Invoice Document)

---For Shorebased Theory---

0900 Hours on Designated Start-Days (Check your Confirmation Invoice Document)

---For Shorebased Safety 1 Day---

VHF Radio - 0830 Hours on Sundays

Diesel Engine - 0830 Hours on Sundays

Radar Operator - Contact Us

First Aid - Contact Us

What if i'm going to be late?

 

 

24hr Free Secure

Car-Parking

Shopping
Restaurant/Bar/Cafe
Waterproofs Rental
Late-Arrivals Board
   

Where do I find ScotSail?

What time do I arrive?

What happens when I arrive?

What should I bring?

What should I not bring or do?

How many people are on the course?

Where do I sleep?

Where do we go?

What is the student fund?

Practicals - What's included in the price?

Practicals - What's not included in the price?

What are your prices?

Why should I book a ScotSail Sailing Course / Experience?

What do I do on the course / experience?

What is the food like?

What happens if there's poor weather?

What happens if a course is cancelled?

When will I know if I passed a course?

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