It is true that Eddie has a love affair with the Isles of Scilly - he has been going there since the year he started SailCork back in 1974. This is the closest part of England to Ireland - just 130 miles from Cork Harbour. It is a world apart - golden beaches and rugged unspoilt scenery - yet very challenging in terms of pilotage. The Isles of Scilly can act as a gateway to Cornwall and Devon if you are on an extended cruise - great information and tips on Falmouth, Fowey, Plymouth, Salcombe, Dartmouth etc.
| Boat | - |
| Length of Course | 1 hour + Q&A each evening |
| Objective | Be prepared for cruising among the Isles of Scilly and along the South Coast of England. |
| Location | The chartroom at SailCork's base at East Ferry near Cobh. Also in your local club. |
| What to bring | A4 Notebook, pens, 2B pencils, eraser, sharpener. You will also need a Plotter or Parallel Rulers, Nautical Dividers and an Almanac. Also bring your own charts of Scilly and South Coast of England. |
| Syllabus | Syllabus includes crew and boat preparation, destination research including pilotage, chartwork and shoreside. Navigational planning- including chartwork, tide work, best routes and alternative destinations. Met. information before and during trip, safety aspects, customs and legal requirements. |
| Level | Discipline | Age group | Description | Fee(€) | Start date | End date | Booking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day Skipper | Navigation | No age | RYA Shorebased course online | 525 | 20-Oct-20 (Tue) | 23-Feb-21 (Tue) | |
| Coastal Skipper/YachtMaster | Navigation | Adult (18+) | Thursday evenings online | 550 | 22-Oct-20 (Thu) | 18-Feb-21 (Thu) |