Gibraltar to Barcelona 600 miles via Mallorca and Menorca - 10th February!

You can make the most of the 600 miles from Gibraltar to Barcelona via the Balearics either as a Yachtmaster Ocean Qualifying Passage, Yachtmaster Mile Builder, or some of the 60 mile RYA Qualifying Passages. You can even use the passage as a Yachtmaster Offshore/Yachtmaster Coastal Prep Course and take your RYA Assessment when you get here. Think - 600 miles all the RYA training you will need and great sailing in good company. We have a yacht leaving Gibraltar bound for Barcelona between 10th and 12th February. The cost per berth is 495 pounds and includes all food, fuel, moorings, training, accommodation, and exhilaration! Email us for further information or call 0034 972 662 494

Hot Water Tank Challenges Fastrack Yachtmaster Crew Off Ibiza

It might well be like a mill pond off Ibiza tonight, but the crew of Great Escape were taken a tad by surprise when the engine compartment filled unexpectedly with boiling hot water! Clearly an internal issue, given the sea temperature outside. Motor sailing from Port Soller, Mallorca -  had heated enough water for a crew bath, but a hose at the tank connector gave way and discharged the contents into the engine bilge. Thankfully, some quick thinking and a degree of inginuity - with gaffer tape, have resolved the situation for now. Next stop Denia, mainland Spain!

RYA Coastal Skipper/Day Skipper Combined Course Gibraltar

We have a berth available on Great Escape of London for either a RYA Day Skipper Combined or RYA Coastal Skipper Combined Course, week commencing Monday 25th January in Gibraltar. You will visit Morocco, Spain and Portugal during the 10 day course and enjoy some exciting Atlantic sailing. All food and beverages taken onboard are included. The course costs 895 pounds. Flights in from the UK are with Easyjet, Monarch or BA. Email or call us on 0034 972 662 494 for further details.

RYA Theory Sailing Courses Gibraltar 2010

Our RYA Practical courses here in Gibraltar are fully flexible in terms of start and finish dates but here are some of our RYA Theory Courses for the next few months. Availability will be posted and updated regularly here so become a follower and receive all the latest and up to date news on our Sailing Courses In Spain and Gibraltar.

RYA VHF 1 Day Course Saturday 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th February
RYA VHF 1 Day Course Saturday 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th March
RYA First Aid 1 Day Course Sunday 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th February
RYA First Aid 1 Day Course Sunday 7th, 14th 21st, 28th March
RYA Radar Course Saturday 13th and 27th February, 14th and 28th March
RYA Sea Survival Sunday 14th and 28th February, 14th and 28th March

For 2010 our 1 Day Diesel Engine course will run on demand and can be added to either of the above courses so arrive a day earlier or add it at the end. Accommodation can be shore based or onboard one of our yachts, fly into Gibraltar walk over the runway, we are just 10 minutes away. Try www.easyjet.com and benefit from low cost flights. As always our courses are designed around you so just email your requirements and we´ll be right back.

We also offer bespoke courses in London, Bristol, Swindon, Oxford and Wales either for groups or Individuals, alternatively, we can travel to a location suitable to you, so just let us know and we´ll put the RYA Theory Course package together for you this year. No One Sails Further for your Sail Training! Email us here.