FOD RYA Sail Cruising Scheme
RYA & FOD Recognised Centre
Safe and responsible sailing: your journey, our mission.
Sailing courses on the North Sea – from Start Yachting to Yachtmaster.
We partner with C-Masters , meet C-Masters at boot Düsseldorf 17–25 January
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RYA Start Yachting (SY)
“All certificates are issued via C-Masters.”
Start Yachting: Your 2-Day Introduction
Step aboard our cruising yacht for a hands-on introduction to sailing. Perfect for complete beginners, this 2-day course offers patient tuition in a safe environment. You will experience the essentials of steering, sail handling, and the fundamentals of life on board.
Your new passion starts here.
Duration: 2 days (during weekdays or a weekend)
Location: Nieuwpoort (Belgium) or Kortgene (Zeeland, the Netherlands)
Students: typically 3, exceptional 4
Assumed knowledge: None required
Previous experience: None required
Language: English
Life on Board: Spend two full days living on our yacht, getting a true taste of the sailing lifestyle and the rhythm of the sea.
Active Crewing: Work together with your crew to handle the boat, from hoisting sails to mastering basic knots.
The Basics: Get a first feel for the helm, learn how the wind moves the boat, and understand essential safety.
Coastal Discovery: Experience the beautiful scenery, nature and tides of the Belgian Coast or the Oosterschelde estuary.
Patient & Safe: Learn at your own pace with expert guidance focused on a safe and welcoming introduction to the water.
Ready to take your first step on the water?
Start Yachting is the perfect introduction to sailing — safe, hands-on and unforgettable.
Join us in Nieuwpoort or Kortgene and discover if sailing is your new passion.