World Cruising Training
ARC Ocean Sailing Forum: Southampton, 16 September 2023
Join this popular two hour panel discussion to find out about preparing for an offshore passage or Atlantic crossing. Panelists include industry experts and experienced cruisers to bring you a range of opinion and experience.
Ocean Sailing Forum
When: 09:30 11:30 Saturday 16 September
Where: Ocean Picturehouse, Ocean Village, Southampton
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World ARC Presentation - Southampton UK, 23 September 2023
World Cruising Club is hosting a presentation and informal lunch meeting right beside the Southampton Boat Show at the Grand Harbour Hotel; your chance to discuss any aspects of the rally face to face, plus meet with other like-minded cruising sailors in a relaxed environment. In addition to updating you on the latest news of the rally, there will be a presentation on the route, safety equipment requirements, and other preparation issues and the team will be pleased to take your questions.
Where: Southampton, UK
When: Saturday 23 September 2023
The session is free to attend.
Pre-registration required. -
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Includes lunch
Cruising Portugal Seminar: Southampton 23 September 2023
Learn from the offshore experts at the free Cruising Portugal Seminar
Where: Southampton, UK
When: Saturday 23 September 2023
This free-to-attend two hour seminar is a must for anyone considering a cruise south across Biscay to Portugal.
Topics for discussion include key marinas and stopovers, facilities for cruisers, local information, routes and weather, as well as options for further cruising and basing a boat in Portugal.
Free to attend. Pre-registration required. Click here.
World ARC Presentation - Annapolis MD USA
World Cruising Club is hosting a breakfast meeting right beside the Show at the Federal House restaurant on Market Space; your chance to discuss any aspects of the rally face to face, plus meet with other likeminded cruising sailors in a relaxed environment. In addition to updating you on the latest news of the rally, Andrew will give a presentation on the route, safety equipment requirements, and other preparation issues before taking your questions.
Where: Annapolis MD, USA
When: Friday, 13 October 2023, 08:30-10:30am
The session is free to attend.
Pre-registration required. Click here.
Includes breakfast
Training Courses for Bluewater Cruisers
Hamble School of Yachting offer rally participants exclusive training dates and discounted prices for the ISAF Offshore Safety course, RYA Sea Survival and RYA First Aid courses. These are highly recommended for any skippers and crew going offshore, and especially for anyone participating in or considering the ARC, ARC Portugal and World ARC.
TRAINING FEATURES
Ocean Safety - Pyrotechnics: A Complete Guide
Flares are an essential part of the safety equipment to be carried on board all rally yachts and our official safety partner, Ocean Safety Ltd have
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Ocean Safety Man Over Board Recovery Demonstration
At our annual Bluewater Sailing Weekend Alistair Hackett from marine safety experts Ocean Safety was invited to give a demonstration of the JonBuoy
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Radio Communications at Sea – It’s good to talk
Staying connected is important both for safety of boats at sea and for the social interaction between crews that adds another level to the enjoyment
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What is it like to do a sea survival course
Sea Safety TrainingWe joined Hamble School of Yachting for three days of training, covering the RYA/ISAF Offshore Safety, RYA Sea Survival and RYA
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