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For the winter? Theory courses by correspondence |
Why sail a Catamaran? 
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What makes TopCat different to all the rest? As an RYA (Royal Yachting Association) recognised sailing school, we can issue certificates for all the RYA courses. Competent crew, Day Skipper, Coastal Skipper, but so can all the others, so why learn with me?. Who's teaching? I've been teaching sailing for the last 20 years. Unlike some, its not my hobby its my job and my passion. Every one learns in different ways and I pride myself on being able to find the way you like to learn and find it fast. Some folks have huge confidence on the water from the moment they start. Others don't! I am sympathetic to this. Sailing is crossing oceans for some and pottering up rivers for others! I love the whole lot and believe firmly that we can all enjoy this life style in our own way. So don't worry, we work to your strengths not your weaknesses. Its not all about RYA stuff anyway. we teach a lot more than that. |
| Money. You pay one fee and the rest ( inc the dolphin?) comes free.
This includes good fresh
food (No pre-packs. yuk!) and the odd bottle of wine. Waterproofs if required, and the tab
for mooring and marina fees is picked up by TOP CAT. Whoops !! You nearly had me paying
for the drinks in the pub. It's up to you how much you do. It's not the army - it's your Holiday. (Day Skipper and Coastal skipper practical courses are intensive and require early starts and late evenings to complete successfully) We try to ensure a good mix of abilities, so everyone can gain as much as possible from their trip. With only 4 students per course you get more instructor time for your money and normally your own double cabin with shower and head ( toilet)
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WHY LEARN IN CORNWALL? All you Brits out there know that if you sail, its on the Solent ? Well I got sick of muddy solent chop many years ago. Cant say I'm to keen on a backdrop of oil refineries and power stations either. Now Cornwall and the beautiful, unspoiled waters of the Southwest. That's another place entirely.. Here, we can visit tiny, magical harbours like Polperro, Fowey, Mevagissey and, Polkerris, and we also have huge areas of sheltered unspoiled waters like the estuaries of Falmouth and Plymouth. Nestling within easy reach are Helford and of course the River Yealm. Further a field, but still within reach (weather permitting) are the Scilly Isles and Guernsey, Herm and Sark. My annual adventures go to Brittany, Scotland and Norway! Yes I run Day skip courses like all the rest, but with us you can also live the REAL cruising life. Warts an all. Links |
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Contact Information
- Telephone 0044 1752 823360 or 07974 779298 (mobile)
- Fax 0044 1752 823360 ( if your lucky!)
- Postal address
- Whimbrels, Southdown, Millbrook, Torpoint, Cornwall. PL10 1EZ (UK)
- Electronic mail
- General Information: Jim Duerden (Principal)
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