A Typical Day at the Academy
08.00 BREAKFAST Starts at approx.
09:15 MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR, BRIEFING PLAN FOR THE DAY
10:00 approx MORNING ACTIVITIES
12:30 PACKED LUNCH (During your Activity)
13:30 AFTERNOON ACTIVITIES
16:45 FINISH ACTIVITIES DE-BRIEF
17:00 CLEAN STOW EQUIPMENT
17:20 SHOWER CHANGE
18:00 approx. DINNER
19:00 EVENING LECTURE
19:45 EVENING ENTERTAINMENTS
21:00 - 23:00 INTO BED LIGHTS OUT
Items to bring with you
- Towels x 2 plus toiletries.
- Sailing clothes at least two changes of clothes.
- Wetsuits will be provided, but you should bring layerable warm clothing. (Remember jeans are very uncomfortable when wet.) These clothes will get wet.
- Woolen hat and gloves or a sun hat for protection.
- Sun cream, sun block and sun glasses (With a strap if possible.)
- Deck shoes / plimsolls / old pair of trainers (these will get wet) - soft soled, no heels. Bare feet are not permitted.
- Casual clothes for evenings.
- RYA / BCU Logbooks if you have any. (These can be purchased from our shop)
- A plastic bag for taking your wet clothes home from the last day.
- Pen and notebook.
- You may if you have your own bring your own Oilskins and/or wetsuit.
- Two swimming costumes. (One for the swimming pool and one for outdoor water activities).
We look forward to welcoming you to the Academy !
Please note that space in the accommodation areas are limited and we therefore advise that you keep your luggage to a minimum.
All visitors will be welcomed on arrival and given a safety brief and tour of the Academy.