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If you are shopping around and want to compare us with other schools.

 

14 important questions we've been asked, so you should ask before you book your RYA Practical Course?


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Ocean Adventures Sailing

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Will I have my own bed and not have to share one?

yes

 

Is the saloon kept free and not used for sleeping?

yes

 

Are mooring costs free of charge?

yes

 

Is fuel free of charge?

yes

 

Are waterproof jacket and trousers provided free of charge?

yes

 

Are the meals provided home cooked?

yes

 

Is it a 43 foot yacht with full heating?

yes

 

Are there 4 not 5 students?

yes

 

Is car parking free of charge at the marina?

yes

 

Are Practical Course materials provided free of charge?

yes

 

Are all the courses advertised run?

yes

 

Are all courses run by the Chief Instructor rather than a freelance Instructor?

yes

 

Do you have a high pass rate?

yes

 

Do you get a discount if you do your Theory course through us?

yes

 

Our Yacht is larger than the normal sea school yacht, more cabins, more beds and space. Rather than the 36 to 38 foot boat with 3 double cabins. Some schools use far smaller boats. Also this cuts out sleeping in the saloon, leaving free to study, chat or pop to the loo. We also have full heating if needed. We don't believe in extras: fuel, mooring, food, use of waterproofs etc. Only extra is a couple evenings when we eat ashore, plus your bar tab. Like to be up front.

We made the conscious decision to only take 4 students, first of all find students working in pairs works well, not one left out. More time each student. Also back to enough beds. Also we give a good discount to our theory students to come and do the practical with us, we advise that students should do a theory course first with us or elsewhere.

So better students, more time with students, more time on the water and less time doing the theory below, high pass rate!

By doing the above getting a very high referral rate, more returning, more bookings, so all courses filling, so all advertised run!

Most important, enjoyable for all, including me, your instructor!