Flotilla Weekend

Duration: 2 Days

Minimum Standard: None required

Flotilla holidays have become increasingly popular in recent years and this weekend acts as an excellent introduction to flotilla or charter sailing holidays. The Menai Strait provides ideal conditions to learn the basics of yacht handling. The course will cover the range of boat handling skills required for a flotilla holiday, including coming alongside and mooring to a quay. Basic sail-handling, sail-setting and simple chartwork for non-tidal waters will be included.

If you are involved in the RYA Training Scheme, please bring your logbook G15 and the instructor may be able to sign certain sections that have been completed.

The sailing area will include the Menai Strait, Anglesey and the North Wales coastline between Porth Dinllaen and Conwy. Please note that all harbour fees will be covered by Plas Menai.

If you are looking for some pre-flotilla holiday sailing to brush up on boathandling skills this is an excellent choice of course. You’ll cover a range of skills in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.

The Yacht

The yacht you will be staying onboard, is commercially coded by RYA/MCA as category 2 compliant, which is 60 miles from a safe haven and is able to carry 6 people including the Skipper. Facilities include on-board heating, hot water and a fridge and it is equipped with Radar and GPS. The yacht has a big boat feel, wheel steering and a powerful mast head rig.

Meals Onboard

The yacht will be stocked for at least three meals a day, including snacks and drinks. If you wish to, you may bring a bottle of something to enjoy in the evenings, when you are moored up. We can cater for any special dietary requirements but please inform our bookings team before arrival, to ensure that the correct food is taken on board.

Kit and Clothing

Plas Menai will provide waterproofs and lifejackets, however you are very welcome to bring your own if you wish.

2012 Low Season Pricing

Low season rates apply between 01 Jan - 21 April 2012 and 23 September to 31 December 2012. If you are booking a course within this period the reduced rate will be applied to your course during the booking process.