Chris
is a RYA/MCA Yachtmaster Ocean
Instructor STCW 95 and Small
Craft Sea Survival
Instructor who delivers RYA Cruising
Scheme Practical &
Theory courses.
Chris is currently Skipper of the 24
metre Sail Training Vessel Prolific based amongst the islands on the beautiful west coast
of Sweden training young adults for entry into the maritime professions. He is Chief Instructor
at the Orust Maritime School, delivering RYA practical and theory courses. The school is the
first recognised RYA Training Centre to be established in Sweden. The School also offers courses
in larger boat skills, personal and team development.
www.prolific.se
Chris
is also a freelance Yachtmaster Ocean Instructor at the Southern Sailing School in the Solent.
www.southern.co.uk
During
his sailing career Chris has developed a particular interest in the subject of Sea Survival,
from experience of frequent passages throughout the year to the Azores, to Holland, Germany
and Denmark, Norway and Sweden and racing in the Irish Sea. Chris is also a RYA First Aid
and Radar Instructor and delivers First Aid courses to professionals working in
Outdoor Activities and Education.
www.itcfirstaid.org.uk
Chris
is also a qualified outdoor pursuits teacher and has experience of
working with people with disabilities and with young adults who present challenging
behaviours.
Chris
is available to deliver own boat tuition and is available for extended
projects, cruises and deliveries. Chris currently owns a Contessa 26 based at Grimsby.
After
completing the
1 day Basic Sea Survival training
you will be awarded
RYA/MCA Small Craft Sea Survival Certificate.
After
completing the
2 day Offshore Safety Course
you will be awarded the RYA/ISAF Offshore Safety Course Certificate.
After completing the 8 hour 1st
Aid course you will be awarded the
RYA First Aid Certificate .
Sea Survival, Offshore Safety and First Aid Courses
are held monthly
and can also be organised on additional dates and for specific groups or events upon request.
Please
access more information from the relevant pages or contact
us direct.