learn to sail with a rya school with alfer school in gibralt

Why alfer sea school?

With alfer you are able to visit three countries and two continents in one week.

consistent winds around Gibraltar.

Tarifa, world famous for its winds is a mere 10 miles away.

flights are attractively priced and direct from the UK.

We have the ability to offer tidal rya courses in the sun drenched Mediterranean climate.

Alfer is a royal yachting association registered training centre and a member of both the marine leisure association and both the British marine federation.

If you wish to discuss anything before you book a charter or a sailing course please do not hesitate to contact us.

Email seabeecharters@gmail.com

Alfer sea school have chosen the superb jeanneau sun fast 37" as their preferred vessels.

Both of alfer vessels have been extensively modified by jeanneau agents to enhance the stiffness of the yacht. this enables the vessels to better cope with the rigors associated with training and charter work. they are both category 2 coded for six people with the RYA. And equipped with the highest standard of safety equipment. one of Alfers philosophies

is that " just good enough, is not good enough.

Alfer believes that an effective learning environment centres around the clients confidence in their instructors, the boat and the equipment. because of this belief alfer has ensured that the vessels, and the equipment carried, exceed the recommendations for a category 2 coding. their vessels also carry a full complement of sails, comprising of numbers 1, 2 and 3 headsails, storm jib, tri - sail and deep reefed main. alfer is unique in their ability to instuct their clients in both the use of furling sails, and the more traditional manner of how to change sails whilst underway. another of alfers philosophies is that,

" the more you know, the easier it gets" , as you are able to appreciate the common denominators, alfer intends to teach you how to sail efficiently as well as how to cruise enjoyably.

Both boats are the 3 cabin versions, with two double cabins aft, large double forepeak, and both have the saloon conversion allowing a double berth to be formed.

If you wish to book any of the courses below. please use the box at the bottom of the page to leave your details and course you wish to under take.

1. Competent Crew

This course is for beginners and those who would like to become active crew members rather than just passengers. By the end of this course you should be able to steer, handle sails, keep a lookout, row a dinghy and assist in all the day to day routines associated with the vessel.

Course Details Duration: 5 days Sunday 1800 - Friday 1800 Cost: 1st October - 31st March £495 / 1st April - 30 September £545 (optional 10% discount for cabin share - subject to availability) Pre-requisites: None Assessment: Continuous, with a maximum of 5:1 (Student:Instructor) ratio

The Syllabus 1 Knowledge of nautical terms and parts of a boat, her rigging and sails. 2 Sail handling. 3 Ropework. 4 Fire precautions and fighting. 5 Personal Safety equipment. 6 Man Over Board. 7 Emergency equipment. 8 Manners and customs. 9 Rules of the road. 10 Dinghies. 11 Meterology. 12 Seasickness. 13 Helmsmanship and Sailing. 14 General Duties. Ability After Course Upon succesful completion you will be a useful crew member aboard a yacht.

2. Day Skipper (Tidal) Practical Course

This course gives you a chance to take charge on short passages under instruction, with plenty of advice and support from Alfer's instructors.

Course Details Duration: 5 days Sunday 1800 - Friday 1800 Cost: 1st October - 31st March £495 / 1st April - 30 September £545 (optional 10% discount for cabin share - subject to availability)

Pre-requisites: Navigation up to Day Skipper theory, 100 nm, 4 night hours and 5 days at sea. Assessment: Continuous, with a maximum of 5:1 (Student:Instructor) ratio

The Syllabus 1 Preparation for sea. 2 Deckwork. 3 Navigation. 4 Pilotage. 5 Meteorology. 6 Rules of the road. 7 Maintenance and repair. 8 Engines. 9 Victualling. (Supplying a yacht) 10 Emergency situations. 11 Yacht handling under power. 12 Yacht handling under sail. 13 Passage making Ability After Course Upon successful completion you will have the knowledge and ability to skipper a small yacht (up to 12m) in familiar waters by day.

3. Coastal Skipper

(Tidal) Practical Course This is an advanced skippering course for yachtsmen and women who have considerable knowledge of sailing and navigation and are usually aspiring towards a Certificate of Competence. Course Details

Duration: 5 days Sunday 1800 - Friday 1800 Cost: 1st October - 31st March £495 / 1st April - 30 September £545 (optional 10% discount for cabin share - subject to availability) Pre-requisites: Navigation to Coastal Skipper shorebased standard, Sailing to Day Skipper practical standard. 300nm, 15 days (2 as skipper) and 8 night hours Assessment: Continuous, with a maximum of 5:1 (Student:Instructor) ratio

The Syllabus 1 Passage planning. 2 Preparation for sea. 3 Pilotage. 4 Passage making and ability as skipper. 5 Yacht handling under power. 6 Yacht handling under sail. 7 Adverse weather conditions. 8 Emergency situations. Ability After Course Upon successful completion you will have the knowledge and ability to skipper a yacht on coastal passages by day and night.

4. Yachtmaster Offshore Practical Course and Examination:

A yachtmaster is a yachtsman or woman who has considerable sailing and skippering experience and wishes to obtain an MCA accredited certificate, which is recognised worldwide. They should already feel confident in dealing with demanding situations as well as simply 'plain sailing'. Course Details Duration: 6 days Sunday 1800 - Saturday 1800. Cost: 1st October - 31st March £590.00 / 1st April - 30 September £645.00 (excluding exam fees £140.00). (optional 10% discount for cabin share - subject to availability)

Pre-requisites: Navigation to Yachtmaster shorebased standard, sailing to Coastal Skipper standard. 2500nm, 50 days (5 days as skipper) and 5 passages over 60nm including 2 overnight and 2 as skipper. Additionally a Marine Radio Operator’s Certificate (VHF or SRC) and a current First Aid Certificate is required. All candidates must be aged over 18 years. Assessment: 6 - 10 hrs per person conducted by an independent RYA Examiner. We run this week with a maximum of 4:1 (Student:Instructor) ratio.

The Syllabus 1 Passage planning. 2 Preparation for sea. 3 Pilotage. 4 Passage making and ability as skipper. 5 Yacht handling under power. 6 Yacht handling under sail. 7 Adverse weather conditions. 8 Emergency situations. 9 Navigation and chartwork. 10 Deck work and general seamanship. 11 IRPCS. 12 Meteorology. Ability After Course Can skipper a yacht offshore by day and night.

5. Two Week RYA Day Skipper or Coastal Skipper Courses (Tidal):

Why take only one week when you can enjoy two. Invest 12 days undertaking either a combined Day, or for the more experienced, the Coastal Skipper theory and practical courses with us. The course runs over two 5 day weeks, with the middle weekend free for a bit of self study whilst relaxing and enjoying the relaxing atmosphere of the mediterranean. Accommodation is provided on board for the entire duration. Course Details Duration: 10 days tuition with 2 days set aside for sightseeing. Sunday 1800 for 12 days until Friday 1800. Cost: £899.00 (Winter) £999.00 (Summer)

The costs include all bedding, all breakfasts and lunches on the days of tuition with 2 evening meals, marina fees, fuel fees and an RYA Log Book. Contact us for the next available course dates. (optional 10% discount for cabin share - subject to availability)

Pre-requisites: Day Skipper - Has experience of crewing. Coastal Skipper - Navigation and sailing ability to Day Skipper level. Ability After Course Upon successful completion you will have the knowledge and ability to skipper a yacht on coastal passages by day and night.

6. RYA VHF/SRC course

The aim of this course is to provide the student with the confidence, knowledge and necessary legal documentation required to operate a marine VHF/ DSC radio. Course Details Duration: 1 day, 1000 through 1800. Cost: £120 inclusive of RYA exam fee, – alternatively See our Advanced Training Option. (optional 10% discount for cabin share - subject to availability)

Pre-requisites: None Assessment: Continuous with exam. The Syllabus 1 VHF voice procedures. 2 Distress, urgency, safety & routine traffic. 3 Radio requirements & regulations. 4 Navtex, EPIRBS & SARTS.

5 Practical training sessions on simulator. 6 Ship’s license & operator’s certificate. Ability After Course Upon successful completion you will have the necessary legal documentation necessary for you to operate a marine VHF/ DSC radio.

7. RYA / DTp Basic Sea Survival for Small Craft

To give persons who go to sea, in small commercial motor or sailing vessels, the basic knowledge and practical experience of personal survival principles and techniques.

Course Details Duration: 1 day, 0900 hours through to 1700 hours. Cost: £130 per person, inclusive of Lunch. Alternatively see our Advanced Training Option. (optional 10% discount for cabin share - subject to availability) Pre-requisites: None Assessment: Continuous, with a maximum of 12:1 (Student:Instructor) ratio

The Syllabus 1 PART 1 Preparation for Sea Survival 2 PART 2 Lifejackets and Liferafts 3 PART 3 Practical Wet Drill 4 PART 4 Principles of Survival Protection 5 PART 5 Search and Rescue

8. RYA First Aid / EFR Primary Care

The aim of either course is to provide the student with a working knowledge of how to apply first aid at sea. Course Details Duration: 1 day, 1000 through 1800. Cost: £99.00 - Alternatively see our Advanced Training Option. (optional 10% discount for cabin share - subject to availability) Pre-requisites:

None Assessment: Continuous, with a maximum of 5:1 (Student:Instructor) ratio The Syllabus 1 Choking - How to clear blockages in the airway. 2 Resuscitation - Mouth to Mouth & Chest compression CPR (cardio-pulmonary resuscitation). 3 Recovery Position - How to place casualty in correct position Spinal problems when turning. 4 Control of Bleeding - Pressure points and bandaging. 5 Burns - Treatment. 6 Fractures & Dislocations - Protect injury. 7 Angina and Heart Attack - Casualty care. 8 Sea Sickness - Recognition of Sea Sickness Treatments. 9 Cold & Heat Exhaustion - Cold Water Immersion & Cold water Shock, Drowning & Hypothermia, Heat exhaustion, heat stoke & dehydration. 10 Head Injury and Unconsciousness - Casualty care. 11 First Aid Kits - First Aid kits on Category 2,3,4 coded yachts. Ability After Course Upon successful completion you will have knowledge of the Principles of First Aid, Assessment & Immediate Actions,Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and Basic first aid treatment when at sea. The certificate is valid for three years, after which an update is required.

9. RYA Diesel Engine Maintenance

The aim of this course is to give the student the ability to take simple measures to prevent mechanical breakdown of a marine diesel engine at sea and rectify defects which do not require workshop support. A large portion of this course takes place onboard one of our Jeanneau Sunfast 37' yachts, giving you the opportunity to experience the reality of working on an engine in a confined space. Course Details Duration: 1 day, 0900 through 1700. Cost: £99.00. (optional 10% discount for cabin share - subject to availability)

Pre-requisites: None Assessment: Continuous, with a maximum of 5:1 (Student:Instructor) ratio. The Syllabus 1 Introduction - Principles of the diesel engine. 2 The four-stroke cycle. 3 The fuel system. 4 The cooling system. 5 The air systems. 6 Engine electrical systems. 7 Spares and tool requirements. 8 Importance of winterisation and servicing. 9 Fault finding. Ability After Course Upon successful completion you will have the knowledge and ability to maintain and effectuate necessary emergency repairs to a marine diesel engine.

10. Advanced Training Option Exclusive to Alfer

we are now offering a five day course comprising of, VHF/ DSC Short range certificate, RYA Sea Survival, RYA First Aid and two days of intensive boat handling skills leading to the International Certificate of Competence. These qualifications are required by the RYA/MCA to obtain a commercial skippers licence. We strongly recommend that all aspiring and current skippers attend this course. Course Details Duration: 5 days Sunday 1800 - Friday 1800 Cost: £599.00 inclusive of accommodation onboard, 1 evening meal, all breakfasts and lunches. (optional 10% discount for cabin share - subject to availability)

Pre-requisites: None Assessment: Written and Continuous. The Syllabus 1 VHF / DSC. 2 Sea Survival. 3 First Aid. 4 International Certificate of Competence and CEVNI. Ability After Course Following the weeks training you will have the three necessary licences required for a commercial licence, and we also aim to make you much more confident within the confines of the marina, and handling of the yacht under sail.

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