tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37248383449055516342024-02-07T12:58:32.722+00:00BLUE OYSTER SAILINGRYA Tidal Sailing From RYA Competent Crew To RYA Yachtmaster
+34 972 662 494 + 34 629 881 923 STCW 95 Fastrack Yachtmaster Gibraltar Barcelona Portugal Morocco info@blueoystersailing.com Blue Oyster Limited Gibraltar Reg No 106358 www.Blue-Oyster-Sailing.comUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger392125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3724838344905551634.post-70732532341503670902020-02-29T14:15:00.000+00:002020-02-29T15:51:11.148+00:00RYA Sailing Courses from Barcelona Palamos with Blue Oyster Sailing 2020 34 629 881 923<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcfhII3X8xQNo4BfpG68e-3OgoQu8vVyYnuOcLfLzFidgcdmkm6hz0mqB7ZK6JyPV5mAJzpK-viVEna0KK-BcKWlTaiv8GdvVFOE96b7QLg5hRwtQn0jE5CX9hwW07OvsamZLIOzuxEG7a/s1600/IMG-20191122-WA0001.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcfhII3X8xQNo4BfpG68e-3OgoQu8vVyYnuOcLfLzFidgcdmkm6hz0mqB7ZK6JyPV5mAJzpK-viVEna0KK-BcKWlTaiv8GdvVFOE96b7QLg5hRwtQn0jE5CX9hwW07OvsamZLIOzuxEG7a/s320/IMG-20191122-WA0001.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Blue Oyster Sailing RYA Sailing Courses Barcelona Palamos</b></td></tr>
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New from 2020 we now deliver our <a href="http://blue-oyster-sailing.com/rya-courses">RYA Sailing Courses</a> and <a href="http://blue-oyster-sailing.com/rya-courses/rya-powerboat-1-2">Power Boat Training</a> from Club Nautic Costa Brava Marina Palamos. Training area for our <a href="http://blue-oyster-sailing.com/rya-courses">RYA Sailing Courses</a> is Port Olimpic, Palamos, L'Escala, Bay Of Rosas and Cadeques all weather permitting. RYA Courses start every Monday board on Sundays, <a href="http://blue-oyster-sailing.com/fastrack/dayskipper">Fast Track Day Skipper</a> and <a href="http://blue-oyster-sailing.com/fastrack/rya-day-skipper-combined">Day Skipper Combined</a> start every Saturday and Monday board the night before. We offer airport transfers direct to yachts and you can add any additional training that you wish from <a href="http://blue-oyster-sailing.com/rya-theory/src-vhf-radio">VHF SRC,</a> <a href="http://blue-oyster-sailing.com/rya-courses/rya-powerboat-1-2">Power Boat</a> and <a href="http://blue-oyster-sailing.com/rya-theory/rya-first-aid">First Aid</a>.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3724838344905551634.post-85522432889413621782019-01-25T11:40:00.004+00:002019-01-25T11:40:46.752+00:00Fast Track Day Skipper Students pass their RYA Courses with Blue Oyster Sailing then go Mile Building!<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Out on the water with Dan and Kevin at the helm</b></td></tr>
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Well done to Kevin, Alexander, Kester, Benoit, Matilda and Joe who all successfully completed their RYA Day Skipper Training in January 2019 with BOS. Kevin and Benoit then went mile building aboard SY Dogstar and are now passing through the Straits of Gibraltar en route to Portugal. The students aboard Joe, Benoit, Kevin, Eric, and Nona are all completing their 2500 offshore miles and qualifying passages for RYA Yachtmaster. Leg one completed with one stop in Marina Del Este. We offer Fast Track Courses for RYA Day Skippers Coastal Skippers and our 14/15/17 week courses for Power and Sail. <a href="mailto:info@blueoystersailing.com">Contact us here for full details.</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3724838344905551634.post-64467093989524303162019-01-25T11:20:00.001+00:002019-01-25T11:25:05.708+00:00Yacht Isavena is available exclusively for Bareboat Charters to our RYA Day Skipper Students in 2019<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzXW0uwFkPl_tZ2m8UPrUtnj7IyI6AlO4Q4UwgL9NA-HA0r9h5RZBrw4wQd5hgCR7EYH2AmW2gnyk0ikRlZWmS5N7J-meubWWXDGWYbkLg3jA0wIvVa1oRbhF089pSY48B9h1JyGO7nezu/s1600/IMG-20190120-WA0082.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzXW0uwFkPl_tZ2m8UPrUtnj7IyI6AlO4Q4UwgL9NA-HA0r9h5RZBrw4wQd5hgCR7EYH2AmW2gnyk0ikRlZWmS5N7J-meubWWXDGWYbkLg3jA0wIvVa1oRbhF089pSY48B9h1JyGO7nezu/s320/IMG-20190120-WA0082.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Isavena Jeanneau 45 availble to our Fast Track Students</b></td></tr>
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Blue Oyster Sailing Students now have the opportunity to charter our <a href="http://www.blue-oyster-sailing.com/charter-yachts/jeanneau-sun-odyssey-45">Jeanneau 45 Isavena</a> Bareboat this year. <a href="http://www.blue-oyster-sailing.com/charter-yachts/jeanneau-sun-odyssey-45">Isavena</a> is available to holders of RYA Day Skipper Licences and BOS offers its students a discount on her charter. This year if you complete a course of training with us <a href="http://www.blue-oyster-sailing.com/charter-yachts/jeanneau-sun-odyssey-45">Isavena </a>is available to charter from our Palamos Charter Base. <a href="http://www.blue-oyster-sailing.com/fastrack/dayskipper">Fast Track Day Skipper Courses</a> 9 or 14 days start every week and include <a href="http://www.blue-oyster-sailing.com/rya-courses/comp-crew">RYA Competent Crew</a> <a href="http://www.blue-oyster-sailing.com/rya-theory">RYA Day Skipper Theory</a> and <a href="http://www.blue-oyster-sailing.com/rya-courses/rya-day-skipper">RYA Day Skipper Practical</a>. For qualifying nationals we'll help you apply for your ICC. <a href="mailto:info@blueoystersailing.com">Contact us here for further charter and RYA Course information</a>.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3724838344905551634.post-48837232815327804182018-11-10T12:19:00.002+00:002018-11-10T12:20:38.810+00:00Christmas RYA Courses and Fast Track Yachtmaster start every Monday from Barcelona and Gibraltar Bases<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhcusNzuaYO3iAhcHG5UqqRbzTBq96l8d9iZ14XBgrwSKkiZnKa9D8rNMm_hVhNwzIeeckbD7zI0WxiUQZnvi5sA0941HK4SsQKEfXtZ93ewD16G_3WpVotRqNtZtMI89SsLckN3cHkXZ0/s1600/IMG-20181105-WA0062.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhcusNzuaYO3iAhcHG5UqqRbzTBq96l8d9iZ14XBgrwSKkiZnKa9D8rNMm_hVhNwzIeeckbD7zI0WxiUQZnvi5sA0941HK4SsQKEfXtZ93ewD16G_3WpVotRqNtZtMI89SsLckN3cHkXZ0/s320/IMG-20181105-WA0062.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>RYA Courses and Fast Track - Power and Sail 2019</b></td></tr>
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Blue Oyster Sailing <a href="http://blue-oyster-sailing.com/rya-courses">RYA Courses</a> start every Monday board on Sundays all year. Christmas 2018 and New Year 2019 we have <a href="http://blue-oyster-sailing.com/rya-courses">RYA practical Courses</a> running and <a href="http://blue-oyster-sailing.com/rya-theory">RYA Shore based Theory Courses</a>. With have a range of yacht options available including training and <a href="http://blue-oyster-sailing.com/fastrack/milebuilder">mile building</a> aboard our <a href="http://blue-oyster-sailing.com/charter-yachts/catamaran-pajot-lucia-40-palamos-2017">Multi hull Ginesta</a> a stunning 40 foot catamaran based <a href="http://blue-oyster-sailing.com/home/palamos-costa-brava-sailing-holidays-spain-2019">Palamos</a> the Christmas sailing options are endless. Warm Mediterranean sunshine and easy flights into Barcelona make a holiday break this Christmas an obvious choice. <a href="mailto:info@blueoystersailing.com">Email us here</a> for details of our Christmas Charters and RYA Training Courses or call <b>+34 629 881 923</b>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3724838344905551634.post-57115632473702701752018-02-25T12:22:00.003+00:002018-02-25T12:32:34.569+00:00Tidal Mile Building and Adventure Sailing Three Weeks 1250 Qualifying Tidal Miles from Gibraltar £1785<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>RYA Instructor Graham with Fast Track Jez and Shanyl</b></td></tr>
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<a href="http://blue-oyster-sailing.com/fastrack/milebuilder">Blue Oyster Mile Building</a> Yacht <a href="http://blue-oyster-sailing.com/charter-yachts/beneteau-oceanis-473">SY Dogstar</a> MCA Coded based in Queensway Quay Gibraltar is available all year for Tidal Mile Building and <a href="http://blue-oyster-sailing.com/rya-mca-exams">Qualifying 60 Mile Passages</a> with RYA Instructor aboard. Jez, Shanyl, Hamish, Alex and Ina have all just completed a 3 week mile build which took in Cadiz (Spain) Lagos (Portugal) and Morocco amongst many other destinations including Ceuta and Mellile. During this time they completed RYA 60 mile qualifying passages sailed by day and night under continuous RYA Instructor supervision and managed to visit 15 different ports in the period.<br />
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If you need Tidal miles for commercial use contact us <a href="mailto:info@blueoystersailing.com">here</a> we sail every Monday all year. The tariff per 7 day week is £695 for 7 days sailing fully inclusive all meals aboard, fuel, moorings, own berth, bedding, safety gear and RYA Skipper. <a href="mailto:info@blueoystersailing.com">For further information email here.</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3724838344905551634.post-27495862793493076212018-02-12T17:25:00.000+00:002018-02-12T17:25:56.289+00:00RYA Catamaran Training with RYA Instructors - Book your RYA Catamaran Instructor NOW for 2018 +34 629 881 923<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHYx-abj2lcnp12i5HOOWLLXItfH3pQSAQRVjKHZFcitSgRBmhnfnbsa1coHmZLwQ02CNs1EoklTHjL787SlSw9atcuRvA6wB7tYnK225s_9HKS23msWpsONqhtOM5Ny7CWGI2j6z24I29/s1600/IMG_20170420_163607.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="1600" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHYx-abj2lcnp12i5HOOWLLXItfH3pQSAQRVjKHZFcitSgRBmhnfnbsa1coHmZLwQ02CNs1EoklTHjL787SlSw9atcuRvA6wB7tYnK225s_9HKS23msWpsONqhtOM5Ny7CWGI2j6z24I29/s320/IMG_20170420_163607.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>RYA Tuition is available on our 40ft Catamaran</b></td></tr>
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<a href="http://blue-oyster-sailing.com/charter-yachts/catamaran-pajot-lucia-40-palamos-2017">RYA Catamaran Training</a> is available now from Blue Oyster Sailing. Our RYA Instructors are available to teach you all the differences between sailing a mono hull and getting the best out of your Catamaran Yachting Holiday this year. If you've already booked your Catamaran Holiday now is the time to book your Catamaran Training with our RYA Instructors. <a href="http://blue-oyster-sailing.com/charter-yachts/catamaran-pajot-lucia-40-palamos-2017">Our Catamaran</a> is located near to Barcelona and can be easily reached from both Barcelona International and Girona Barcelona Airports. Ginesta is also available for bare boat and Skippered Charter just <a href="mailto:info@blueoystersailing.com">email here for details.</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3724838344905551634.post-81066245679876571942017-12-21T14:22:00.001+00:002017-12-21T14:26:59.467+00:00BOS reference from students sailing in The Bay Of Rosas Costa Brava Spain December 2017 - Happy Christmas All!<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Dan FT, Chris CC, Charlie DSP, Shanyl FT Dec 2017</b></td></tr>
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<span id="yiv3455076650yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1513436199061_69487"><b>Hey Susie,</b></span></div>
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<span id="yiv3455076650yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1513436199061_69490">Just writing to
thank you for a fantastic course. We got lots of sailing in
despite the bad weather early in the week and I really
enjoyed the experience. I have to say most of what I learned
came from Dan the duty skipper as he was around all the time
to answer questions and have general sailing chat after the
days instruction. Steve was a great teacher and obviously
very experienced, great to oversee what we were doing and
keep us right. I was also very fortunate to be with guys
doing Day Skipper and Yachtmaster so gained an insight into
those courses. </span>I will
definitely recommend Blue Oyster Sailing to others and hope to
be back for my Day Skipper Practical. It was a fantastic way
to spend a December week, Edinburgh is very cold ;-)</div>
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<b>Best
wishes and thanks Chris
Yorkston RYA Competent Crew BOS Barcelona December 2017</b></div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3724838344905551634.post-67636283540259226102017-12-13T18:00:00.001+00:002017-12-13T18:05:35.888+00:00Congratulations to Henner who successfully completed his RYA Yachtmaster Offshore Sail and Power with BOS today.<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Dan and Henner sailing aboard SY Aurora Barcelona</b></td></tr>
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At the helm on <a href="http://blue-oyster-sailing.com/charter-yachts/bavaria-46-cruiser">SY Aurora</a> Henner all the way from Namibia prepping for his RYA Yachtmaster Offshore Sail which he successfully completed on 5th December 2017 and then passed his RYA Yachtmaster Offshore Motor Crossover with BOS Barcelona. 'Hi guys please tell David (RYA Examiner) my sincerest appreciation and thank you for everything. He has a wealth of knowledge that I want to fall back on sometime....now it's beer time. Cheers to you guys thanks for all, pretty excited to tell you the truth! Thanks again a million for everything to the two of you. Really much appreciated your assistance and guidance through the last weeks. Been really cool. <b>Hakuna Matata - Henner RYA/MCA Master Of Yachts 200gt Power and Sail</b>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3724838344905551634.post-85859342666039974822017-11-16T05:08:00.002+00:002017-11-16T05:16:58.350+00:00RYA Day Skipper 14 Day Fast Track and 9 Day Combined Courses with BOS Gibraltar and Barcelona 2017/18<b>Hi Susie</b><b> </b><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Hans Sorensen revising aboard BOS Yacht</b></td></tr>
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Now on my way back home from a very nice vacation. I joined <a href="http://blue-oyster-sailing.com/fastrack/rya-day-skipper-combined">Blue Oyster Day Skipper Practical and Theory</a> in Gibraltar. My practical trainer a very skilled sailor and has excellent skills in teaching and passing on his knowledge. I learned a lot from him, so now I feel skilled and safe going on my own as captain on yacht. And as an extra bonus he knows the Gibraltar history and he is a very nice person to be with, great guy. We had a great crew and an amazing week that I will never forget.<br />
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<b>My best recommendation:)</b> RYA Day Skipper Theory with <a href="http://www.duncanpell.com/">Duncan Pell</a>. He made me work hard every day never gave me a chance to slip away. Very qualified in teaching sailing theory. Made me feel secure in navigating and all other procedures related to being a captain. Interesting person to be with we had many great talks.<br />
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<b>Days I will never forget.</b><br />
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Best Regards Hans H. Sørensen BOS RYA Day Skipper.</b><br />
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<a href="mailto:info@blueoystersailing.com">'You can complete these courses at either of our Bases and all courses are now Tidal. With an easy transfer between Gibraltar and Barcelona you may also split the courses and sail at both bases.'</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3724838344905551634.post-52576364138067382322017-11-14T18:56:00.002+00:002017-11-14T18:58:22.285+00:00RYA Fast Track Students Alex and Jimmy successfully completed their RYA Offshore Exams +34 629 881 923<b>Hi Susie, Mark, </b><br />
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Sorry we didn’t get a chance to say goodbye.<br />
Just wanted to thank you again for the course. Had a great time. Wishing you all the best… and some rest over the coming weeks.<br />
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Jimmy and Alexander completed their<a href="http://blue-oyster-sailing.com/fast-track/mca-rya-yachtmaster-offshore-fast-track-14-wks"> RYA Yachtmaster Offshore Exams with BOS.</a><br />
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Well done to Alex and to Jimmy who are both now commercially endorsed RYA Yachtmaster Offshore Skippers.<br />
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If you need information about our RYA Fast Track Courses <a href="mailto:info@blueoystersailing.com">email here.</a><br />
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had a great day – The wind picked up from zero so had a cruise across
to the beach for lunch then a tour out round Europa point. The guys all
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be there! </span><span style="color: #1f3864; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">Regards </span><span style="color: #1f3864; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif;">Alan Loy</span></div>
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<b>Hi Susie,</b><br />
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Many thanks, I arrived back just before midnight on Friday, tired but it was a smooth drive back. It
was a great week, lots of good comradery and Steve was an excellent
tutor. Friday afternoon's sail back from L'Escala when the wind picked
up was a great finish to the week. I got lots out of the week and learnt all the things I wanted to do to start some sailing on yachts with the family this summer. I am interested in doing the coastal skipper, probably next year and will keep in touch. <b>Kind regards, Simon</b></div>
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<b>Hi Guys</b>, <b>Thanks</b> . I did have a great week, and will keep in touch re future courses . Until then, <b>Christian</b><br />
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you,</b> I had a great time. Steve sets a very good example. There’s so
much for me to learn and I’d like to do this as soon as possible. PS. I should have emphasised that i do very much appreciate the
flexibility that you demonstrated, since I booked my course well over a
year ago, and that I intend to take as many of my future courses with
your school. <b>Cheers, Peter</b></div>
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Congratulations to Harvey and Ferran both in photo far right who successfully completed their final <a href="http://blue-oyster-sailing.com/fast-track">RYA Yachtmaster Offshore Exams</a> today. Well done from all the BOS Instructors - 15 weeks Training in Gibraltar and Barcelona have been well rewarded. Harvey is heading back to work aboard his Super Yacht and Ferran to Barcelona and a new career in the Yachting Industry.<br />
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Nate (left) crewed and his <a href="http://blue-oyster-sailing.com/fast-track/mca-rya-fast-track-7-wks-yachtmaster-coastal">RYA Yachtmaster Coastal</a> Assessment is next after a spell sailing with our BOS Gibraltar Team aboard <a href="http://blue-oyster-sailing.com/charter-yachts/beneteau-oceanis-473">Sailing Yacht Dogstar.</a> Contact us here to join our <a href="http://blue-oyster-sailing.com/fast-track/mca-rya-yachtmaster-offshore-fast-track-14-wks">Fast Track Yachtmaster Program</a> and <b>'Train for Work</b>' in 2017.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3724838344905551634.post-21465700334885446212017-02-09T17:43:00.000+00:002017-02-19T08:16:21.492+00:00Around the Table for a Well Deserved Evening Meal for Blue Oyster Students February 2017<div style="text-align: right;">
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Around the table aboard our <a href="http://blue-oyster-sailing.com/charter-yachts/beneteau-oceanis-43">Beneteau Oceanis 43 </a>John, Noah, Nate, Grazziano, Chris and Harvey all <br />
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discussing the complexities of their RYA Yachtmaster Offshore Assessments......or are they? Good to see smiling faces after a day at sea and more importantly they really are studying. Today 9th February 2017 Harvey and Ferran (not in photo) are taking their final RYA Yachtmaster 200 gross ton assessments. Everyone else in the photo is offshore sailing tonight. Join us in Barcelona and Gibraltar for professional <a href="http://blue-oyster-sailing.com/fast-track">RYA/MCA Yachtmaster Training</a> qualifications that are recognised worldwide. <a href="mailto:info@blueoystersailing.com">Email here for further information.</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3724838344905551634.post-7525866342110135542017-01-25T12:57:00.002+00:002017-01-25T13:00:21.507+00:00Mile Build 20th February 2017 with Blue Oyster Sailing Gibraltar Morocco Portugal Spain +34 629 881 923<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody>
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<a href="http://blue-oyster-sailing.com/">Blue Oyster Sailing</a> <a href="http://blue-oyster-sailing.com/fastrack/milebuilder">Mile Builder</a> from Gibraltar 20th February 2017 for 1 or 2 weeks. Sailing from Queensway Quay we'll be completing Skippered Passages and Tidal Mileage Training from our base in Queensway Quay Gibraltar. You will be sailing aboard our <a href="http://blue-oyster-sailing.com/charter-yachts/beneteau-oceanis-473">Beneteau Oceanis 473</a> large ocean going yacht fully equipped to RYA/MCA Specifications. Your RYA Instructor Gerrit will be aboard and able to sign off all miles and passages. Sailing area weather permitting Gibraltar Morocco Portugal and Atlantic Coast of Spain. If you would like to join us from our Gibraltar base just <a href="mailto:info@blueoystersailing.com">email here</a> or call <b>+34 629 881 923</b> for additional information.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3724838344905551634.post-49288736756650738912017-01-04T18:51:00.003+00:002017-01-04T19:20:32.929+00:00Blue Oyster Sailing RYA/MCA Yachtmaster Offshore Fast TrackPLUS Course Christmas 2016/17 +34 629 881 923<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody>
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<b>Congratulations</b> to John, Eddie, Jonathan and Patrick who all successfully completed their BOS RYA/MCA <a href="http://blue-oyster-sailing.com/fast-track">Fast Track Yachtmaster</a> Courses just before New Year 2016/17. Eddie and Jonathan went on to complete their <a href="http://blue-oyster-sailing.com/stcw-95-courses">MCA Stcw BST Courses</a> prior to having a well earned break. Eddie is now in Australia on a 7 month gap year well qualified to work in the yachting world down under with his RYA/MCA Qualifications.<br />
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Eddie's Father Toby sent a quick appraisal of his time here. <b>"Dear Susie, Just a quick note to thank you for all you have done for Ed over the last months, he has become a confident young man under your guidance."</b><br />
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<a href="mailto:info@blueoystersailing.com">Well done to all and a big thank you to all the BOS RYA Instructors who made their success possible</a>.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3724838344905551634.post-19968158965880373862016-11-12T16:09:00.002+00:002016-11-12T16:09:27.367+00:00Rab passes his RYA Day Skipper Combined Course with Blue Oyster Barcelona 6th November 2016<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody>
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<b>Hello Susie, </b><br />
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I'm off the boat now and going to head off direct from Duncan's (BOS RYA Shorebased Theory Instructor). I have left the boat plugged in, and done a little tidy up, I hope it's all ok?<br />
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Thanks to you and Mark for a great experience it's all worked out very well so far! <br />
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<b>Kind regards</b><br />
<b>Rab McEwan</b><br />
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Rab successfully completed his <a href="http://blue-oyster-sailing.com/fastrack/rya-day-skipper-combined">RYA Day Skipper Combined Course</a> with BOS Barcelona on 6th November 2016.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3724838344905551634.post-91882022747068008052016-11-12T15:59:00.001+00:002016-11-12T16:02:20.682+00:00Thank You! Blue Oyster Sailing +34 972 662 494 Barcelona and Gibraltar<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody>
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<b>Hi Susie,</b><br />
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I just wanted to say thank you.<br />
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I really enjoyed the <a href="http://blue-oyster-sailing.com/rya-courses/comp-crew">Competent Crew course</a>. Steve (RYA Instructor) was great, the experience and the comfort level I gained were incredibly rewarding.<br />
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I'd like to come back to take the <a href="http://blue-oyster-sailing.com/rya-courses/rya-day-skipper">day skipper course.</a> I'm not entirely sure when but I've been thinking about spending the month of my 35th birthday (March this coming year) traveling in Spain and would love to know what availability you have (at both locations-I might want to sail from Gibraltar if the weather is too cold in Barcelona Palamós because I'm a wimp) for that month. If the timing works I think it would be a great way to celebrate my birthday. If the timing doesn't work we'll find a time that does!<br />
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Sent from my eleventyfifth iPhone because I love water and hate having moneyUnknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3724838344905551634.post-46799622574612081292016-09-25T13:48:00.003+01:002016-09-25T13:55:40.587+01:00Blue Oyster Sailing Students James from Ireland and Daria from Russia aboard BOS Yacht Dogstar September 2016<div style="text-align: right;">
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<b>Hi Susie,</b> Thanks a million for a great week in Palamos sailing SY Dogstar last week. Great boat, great instructor and great crew. Delighted to have passed the Day Skipper course. Best regards to all at Blue Oyster Sailing and hope to see you all again soon. (Photo is James Dempsey & Daria Isaeva).<br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 9pt;">Facilities Manager Ireland</span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3724838344905551634.post-90715874051731758392016-09-18T12:41:00.003+01:002016-09-18T12:44:11.220+01:00<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Alistair Russell BOS RYA Day Skipper Practical Course</td></tr>
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<b>Dear Susie</b><br />
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I would just like to give you some feedback on last weeks Day Skipper course that I attended.<br />
The boat was ideal for the number of people on it, well stocked with all the refreshments and food we needed. The sailing route we took was spectacular, giving us a great week of sailing.<br />
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<b>Moving on to our instruction.</b> I would like to thank Steve for his seemingly never ending patience. His knowledge knows no bounds. I personally gained a huge amount of information and sailing experience day by day. I know this will make me a better sailor and enable me to get the most out of future sailing opportunities.<br />
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Could you please forward this to Steve as I have no contact details for him and let him know that the Reeds Skipper Handbook has been ordered and will be fully utilised. Once again many thanks for a well organised course.<br />
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<b>I will happily recommend Blue Oyster Sailing.</b><br />
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<b>Kind regards Alistair Russell BOS RYA Day Skipper Practical Course August 2016</b>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3724838344905551634.post-60783119761305901702016-08-26T16:54:00.001+01:002016-08-26T17:03:30.877+01:00Erica, Peter and Angus pass their RYA Yachtmaster Offshore and RYA Yachtmaster Coastal Assessments<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Erica passes her RYA Yachtmaster Offshore Course with BOS</b></td></tr>
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Congratulations from BOS to Erica who passed her RYA Yachtmaster Offshore Course following 7 weeks of BOS Fast Track Training and to Angus from Australia and Peter from Denmark RYA Yachtmaster Coastal. All of our students gave a first class account of themselves during the assessment. Their RYA Examiner David Gray MRIN sent this message to the students:<br />
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<b>Hi Guys</b> - Well done and thanks for getting on top of your Colregs. A
very important part of the exam. The quality of your training was
evident. Time to do your own thinking and decision making now. Good luck in your endeavours. I enjoyed being with you.<br />
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David Gray RYA/MCA Offshore and Ocean Examiner MRIN</div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3724838344905551634.post-43089068199020144522016-05-29T06:44:00.000+01:002016-05-29T06:53:01.381+01:00Will Stewart Passed his BOS RYA Fast Track Yachtmaster Course today and Ashley her Fast Track Day Skipper!<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Will and Ashley celebrating aboard a BOS Training Yacht.</b></td></tr>
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<span style="color: #454545; font-family: "uictfonttextstylebody"; font-size: 17px;">Will Stewart successfully completed his 15 week BOS Fast Track Yachtmaster Course and is now off to work with Pavol in Croatia. With Will is Ashley who completed her Fast Track BOS RYA Day Skipper Course. <b>Well done to both of you! </b></span><span style="color: #454545; font-family: "uictfonttextstylebody"; font-size: 17px;">Ashley Reviews her BOS course.</span></div>
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<b>Susie</b>, I
am currently in beautiful Barcelona, but dreaming of being back on a
student filled sail boat rocking the Costa Brava waters. I had a
wonderful time and feel I learned so much in the Day Skipper course.
Thank you for a great experience along with a great crew. You were so
clear and concise in your lessons, Mark is very knowledgable on sea
breezes, not the drink... Charlie is awesome- great and relaxed, and
Steve... Probably the coolest guy in Spain. I really enjoyed all of you.
On top of a great school, I feel like I met some really cool people and
hope to know them for a long time. I came into Blue Oyster for an
adventure on holiday, but now that I've finished my course; I'm itching
to turn from my motor yachting career to a sailing one. Thanks for
opening my eyes to this world. Now if you know anyone who wants a Day Skipper please open their eyes to me! </div>
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<span style="color: #454545; font-family: "uictfonttextstylebody";"><span style="font-size: 17px; text-decoration: -webkit-letterpress;"><b>Sincerely, </b></span></span><span style="color: #454545; font-family: "uictfonttextstylebody"; font-size: 17px;"><b>Ashley Warren</b> </span><a href="mailto:Ashmwarren@gmail.com" style="color: #454545; font-family: uictfonttextstylebody; font-size: 17px;">Ashmwarren@gmail.com</a><br />
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<b>P.S. Wonderful home cooked dinners... you are quite the chef.</b></div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3724838344905551634.post-21730132580855659132016-05-08T13:06:00.002+01:002016-05-08T13:25:02.994+01:00RYA Yachtmaster Ocean and RYA Yachtmaster Coastal Skippers Pass their Blue Oyster RYA Assessments<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Will and Philippe pass their RYA YM Exams</b> <b>May 7 2016</b></td></tr>
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<b>Congratulations to Will and Philippe</b> who both successfully completed their RYA Yachtmaster Coastal Skipper Exams on May 7th 2016. Both are now completing the necessary paper work to endorse their licences for commercial use with BOS. Philippe is additionally completing his RYA Power Boat level 2 Course which he also intends to use commercially. Congratulations on a job well done from all the BOS Training Team. If you are looking for Commercially Endorsed Skippers for this season give BOS a call <b>here +34 629 881 923</b> and we'll put you in touch.<br />
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<b>James Kendall</b> returned to Blue Oyster aboard his new charge <a href="http://www.charterworld.com/?sub=yacht-charter&charter=mytalitha-1486">Talitha</a>. Moored in Palamos bay to the north of Barcelona we organised our <a href="http://blue-oyster-sailing.com/rya-theory/ym-ocean">RYA Yachtmaster Ocean Examiner</a> to complete his Ocean Oral Assessment. Congratulations to James and thank you for bringing this beautiful yacht to Palamos. <a href="http://blue-oyster-sailing.com/blog">See more of this story and photo's here</a>. For further information <b>+34 629 881 923 or <a href="mailto:info@blueoystersailing.com">Email Here.</a></b>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3724838344905551634.post-66741092271070347472016-05-01T15:25:00.000+01:002016-05-01T15:32:55.505+01:00Pavol 'Lived The Dream' and Passed his RYA Yachtmaster Offshore Fast Track Course with BOS - Now to Work!<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>(Centre) RYA/MCA Yachtmaster Offshore Pavol Cizmar</b></td></tr>
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<b>Hi Susie</b></div>
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It was a pleasure to do the BOS Fast Track Yachtmaster offshore with you and your excellent instructors (Charlie
and Oliver).</div>
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I want to say thank you for everything, I gained so much
experience, I met fantastic people, made friends, sailed on various
boats, seen places, lived a dream.<br />
Two weeks after my RYA Yachtmaster Offshore final exam I
was offered a job in Greece to skipper a boat "which was as easy as
Sunday morning" <b>:)</b> </div>
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I am ready for the next step in my life and take the
new challenge. </div>
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<b>Thank you once again.</b></div>
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<b>Pavol Cizmar RYA/MCA Master Of Yachts 200gt</b></div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3724838344905551634.post-20942229486353509012016-05-01T08:43:00.000+01:002016-05-01T15:33:19.744+01:00Blue Oyster Sailing Review by Brian Smith RYA Day Skipper Combined Course 2016 - Many Thanks +34 629 881 923<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Brian Smith Day Skipper Combined Course</td></tr>
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<b>Hello Susie,
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Just a note to thank you for the recent Combined
Theory/Practical Day Skipper Course. This was perfect for me,
as it enabled me to refresh the practical skills after some
years break from sailing. Importantly, it filled in and
updated many areas, such as navigation and safety, where my
knowledge was lacking.<br />
The personal attention was excellent, and the mixing of
practical and theory meant that good balance was maintained
throughout the nine days. I particularly appreciated the fact
that extra support was made available when I needed it - ie -
navigation! The learning materials and workbooks were also
really helpful.<br />
The most important result has been to give me the confidence
to sail safely this year, and to build on the knowledge and
skills I now possess. I would certainly hope to build on this
by doing a Coastal Skipper course (hopefully in 2017): there is
no question that I would want to do this with you! I
appreciate, too, the offer of ongoing contact and support this
year.</div>
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I absolutely recommend Blue Oyster Sailing (Barcelona Sailing School) to anyone
wishing to learn about sailing or to improve their skills.</div>
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<b>With thanks and very best wishes!</b></div>
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Brian Smith RYA Day Skipper Combined Course Blue Oyster Sailing 2016Unknownnoreply@blogger.com