GET TO KNOW ME
I’m Amy, a qualified Yachtmaster Instructor, Senior Dinghy instructor and RYA First Aid Instructor with over 10 years experience.
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Starting my sailing career as far back as 2010 as an accomplished Dinghy Instructor, I have now been running Yacht training since 2017 and working with the Clipper Race to train people to crew race boats around the world. I have worked in various places across the globe in a multitude of weather conditions and I am keen to offer my knowledge and guidance in all areas related to the sport.
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Whether you’re just starting out or are looking to become professional, my lessons and training may just be the perfect thing for you!
OWN BOAT TUITION
Need a hand learning the ropes on your new boat? Wanting to find out how you can expand your skills while learning on your own, familiar vessel? Or just simply need a hand with maintenance, winterising, test sails or any manner of other things then I'm here for you. Training vessels can be very different to sailing your own boat so why not learn on that instead!?
SKIPPERED CHARTER
Looking for the comfort of having a qualified person on the boat as you explore new places? Just simply wanting support so you feel more confident taking a group of beginners with you? Or even never sailed before yourself? Skippered charters are the best way if you want a stress free explore or holiday!
Let me help you out with route planning and all those stressful manoeuvres such as mooring, finding the best bay... or bar!
RYA INSTRUCTION
Depending on where you are in the world I work with a variety of schools and teach up to Yachtmaster Offshore level which can help you achieve all your yachting needs.
MAINTENANCE
Need to service your winches? Install a new VHF? Or just simply clean your boat along with giving it a spruce up of antifoul or teak oil? I'm happy to help and give assistance to make sure your boat gets kept in the best condition it can be.
COOKING AND MENU PLANS
Finally, I pride myself on my boats being the best fed! Bored of simple sauces and food from a jar? My speciality is creating simple dinners from scratch which are healthy, easy to replicate and very tasty.
Alternatively are you wanting to mix up your own menu or are you having people on your boat you're unsure how to cater for? Let me take the stress out of your planning and do the menu for you. I'll create you a personalised menu along with a custom shopping list of what and how much of everything to buy to ensure your crew are happy and well-fed.
Meraki [may-rah-kee] //verb Greek
To do something with soul, creativity or love. To put something of yourself into your work.
TESTIMONIALS
"Amy is amazing. She has a unique ability to adapt her coaching technique to suit the experience and demands of all the crew members. Her enthusiasm and professionalism during the week never waivers - no matter what challenges are thrown at her.
During the last four years Amy has helped me, my family and my friends enjoy our sailing more than I would have thought possible by pushing ourselves and the boat further than we would have done without her.
Not content with being a great instructor she is also wonderful in the galley and great company in the bar! She goes the extra mile to make sure her crew are cared for."
