East Coast Offshore Yachting

At East Coast Offshore yachting we aim to get you off to a good start. Arriving on the boat with the correct equipment will help you & us.

Joining the boat

You will be contacted 24/48 hrs before you are due to join us to finalize arrangements.

All courses start at 2000hrs unless you have booked & paid to start earlier. We aim to have the boat ready for a 2000hrs start, if you arrive earlier than the agreed time the boat / instructor may well not be ready for you.

Personal & customer cancellation insurance is not included in the course fee, this can be obtained through the RYA, Lloyds bank or the AA. A lot of travel insurances do not cover sailing courses.

Personal equipment you will need to bring with you.

Deck shoes.
Sailing boots (available from Suffolk Yacht Harbour approx £35.00.)
Oilskins, if you have them.
Sleeping bag.
Pillow.
The following items should fit into a soft bag the size of a pillowcase.
Towels - 2 small ones rather than 1 large one.
Sun protection - sunglasses, sunscreen for lips & face, hat, long sleeved shirt.
Warm clothing (preferably quick drying.) Jeans are not very suitable for sailing.
Seasickness remedies & any medication you require.
Spare glasses.
Mobile phone charger.
Passport.
Small torch.
RYA logbook (if you have one).
VHF license, 1st aid certificate & passport photo if you are taking a coastal skipper or yachtmaster exam.

ITEMS NOT ALLOWED ON BOARD.
Shoes, other than deck shoes.
Suitcases, bags with plastic or metal studs, bags with wheels.
Clothing with zips or studs in a position that will damage upholstery & teak decking when sitting.
Please note jewelry especially watches with heavy metal straps & diamond rings are very paint & varnish unfriendly, expensive watches don't float any longer than cheap ones.

We have a non smoking policy onboard at all times and only allow alcohol to be consumed after sailing (please feel free to bring your own favourite).