PORT ELIZABETH SAILING ACADEMY.
KEELBOAT TRAINING
Bay Sailing Academy is located in the Port of Port Elizabeth and sailed from the Algoa Bay Sailing Marina, using our yacht Tikalox a Muira 32ft sailing boat.
We offer the South African Sailing (SAS) approved courses and curriculum in order to qualify for Certificates of Competence which is enables the skipper to which enables you to sail in most parts of the world. The International Certificate of Competence (ICC) from SAS is accepted at most charter companies around the world. Whether you are new to sailing or a seasoned sailor, please contact us and we will aspire to further your sailing dreams.
LEARN TO SAIL
Sailing courses to help you starting sailing, becoming a competent crew member on a yacht, or skipper a keelboat.
POPULAR SAILING COURSES
INTRODUCTION TO SAILING COURSE
This is a hands-on course with two days spent at sea learning to be at home on our yacht Nemesis. A great way to experience what sailing is all about while learning basic terminology and sail training.
COMPETENT CREW COURSE
The competent crew course is designed along the RYA Competent Crew syllabus to introduce beginners to sailing. This course covers practical sailing and introduces students to various theoretical aspects of sailing.
DAY SKIPPERS COURSE
The course covers all aspects of skippering a modern cruising yacht including boat handling, navigation, pilotage and seamanship skills. During the course, students will skipper a short passage under the watchful eye of their instructor to gain experience and confidence.
COASTAL SKIPPERS COURSE
This course is designed to help Day/Local Skippers upgrade to the SAS Coastal Skippers certificate. Aimed at the more experienced Day Skipper it will provide the student with the knowledge needed to complete more demanding coastal passages by day and night.
LATEST SAILING NEWS
The Wind App Which one to use.
For local sailing within about 15 nautical miles of your port, you do not need a complicated offshore weather-routing system. What matters most is having a reliable short-term forecast with good local wind resolution. Windy is a good choice because it provides an easy-to-read visual forecast and allows you to compare different weather models, such as ECMWF, ICON and GFS. Windguru, on the other hand, is more focused on detailed wind and wave forecasts, making
COLREGS Rule 5
Rule 5 : Look-out In simple terms: Always keep a proper lookout so you know what is happening around your vessel. You must use: 👀 Your eyes — look around for other vessels, objects, lights, etc. 👂 Your ears — listen for sound signals, especially in fog or poor visibility. 📡 All available means — radar, AIS, VHF information, etc., when appropriate. The main idea A proper lookout helps you answer: “Is there anything
Thought of the day. 21 July 26
Question: Are we at anchor or moored when med moored, and do we need to display our anchor ball by day and anchor lights at night? What do you say: Yes. A yacht that is Med moored (Mediterranean moored) is generally considered to be at anchor if its bow is held by its own anchor and its stern is secured to the quay. In a typical Med mooring setup: The bow anchor