Sailing Plans

Sam,

Thank you for contacting me and I sure can help you achieve your dream.

In July 2008, I sailed with a Doctor who was achieving his dream, by sailing
to New Caledonia on his new yacht (Island Packet) and then he and his wife
sailed back themselves. They had previously undertook sailing training with
me.

If you and your partner want to undertake courses together, then I can
arrange this - I will take you from beginning to wherever (even Celestial
navigation if you want). The courses need not necessarily follow a strict
regime but I would incorporate all the curricula for RYA/YA to satisfy the
course requirements - only personalise it to suit you both, and provide the
certification which is recognised globally.

There are a number of texts that I supply as part of the courses but in the
meantime, here are some other suggestions...

Introduction for Boat Handling for Sail and Power by Rob Gibson
Weather Handbook by Chris Tibbs
Navigation Handbook by Tim Bartlett

(all the above published through the RYA and available from Yachting
Australia or Boat Books, Australia).

Another good collection of information is published by Jim Murrant -
available on CD or books (see my website)

When you are back (closer to the coast than Alice Springs) I would suggest
you begin with a Competent Crew course which can be run over a number of
weekends or 5 days straight - staying aboard the yacht for the 5 days.

I am booked out until May and all of August so if you can let me know dates
(as best as you can) and if you still want to proceed, I can 'pencil' some
time in that will suit us all.

I can provide a Navigation and Safety course via correspondence and this
might help you with some 'idle' hours (if there is such a thing) in Alice.
Let me know!

If you want the above books and have any trouble in getting them, just let
me know and I will arrange it for you.

In the meantime, thanks again for your email and I look forward to helping
you both achieve your sailing dream.

Regards

Chris Griffiths
Master Class
0418 442755
www.masterclass-sailing.com