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I met tony cross in the summer of 20 at the marina in nikolas when i was sailing in crete he had posted on the bulletin board in the marina the availablility of this free cruising guide. Rya day skipper practical is a course for those who are ready for more responsibility. This course takes you a little further afield for a full 5 days yachting visiting mediterranean and atlantic marinas. Sunsails rya competent crew course aims to introduce the complete beginner to cruising under sail, equipping novice sailors with the skills required to be an active and useful crew member.
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If your interested in improving your windsurfing or want to try something new a private lesson can be a great option. The most social way to sail, a mediterranean flotilla sailing vacation lets you explore some of the worlds best cruising grounds with the support and reassurance of a sunsail lead crew, set sailing route, and social events. The maximum ratio of participants to instructors, on each yacht, will be 4. Rya book of mediterranean cruising heikell rod 07658088.
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