Sailing & Training are what we do at Miramar Sailing School. We endeavour to use only RYA/MCA Yachtmaster Instructors for all our training which ensures our students get the very best experience and knowledge possible.
YACHTMASTER PREPARATION with EXAM
Feb 3/16
Max
“Thanks again for the excellent training. I hope I can bother you again when aiming for the YM Ocean in a year or two :-)” (Max achieved his Yachtmaster Offshore Certificate)
Dec 4/15
Hanno
“With Ian & Pippa we met the most patient instructors we have ever met. Nice sailing around the Leeward & Windward islands.” (Hanno achieved his Yachtmaster Offshore Certificate after 4 weeks of Mile Building)
Dec 4/15
Laura
“It was a good week! Pippa handled the group very well given we had a major crew crisis! I am happy I chose Miramar!.” (Laura achieved her Yachtmaster Coastal Certificate having been with us for 7 weeks starting at Day Skipper Practical level)
COMPETENT CREW
April 30/16
Susan
“Excellent instructor, very calm and patient! Made sure everyone worked every position, and that we got lots of practice.” Did we meet Susan’s expectations – “Yes”
April 16/16
Thomas & Michaela
“Richard is a fantastic instructor with lots of of interest, enthusiasm and patience. He made the whole training and week a great experience .” Did we meet Thomas & Michaela’s expectations – “Yes”
April 8/16
Stephen & Lynn
“VERY GOOD. Instructor had deep knowledge not just of the subject matter but also of the learning issues / struggles / challenges of students tackling the subject matter. Clear, consistent and OMG patient!! Training for safety at sea is a serious business with skills being the difference between life and death in some cases. Lynn and I are glad we chose Miramar. Their ability to deliver these important lessons in a relaxed and friendly environment made all the difference.” Did we meet Stephen & Lynn’s expectations – “OH YA!”
February 27/16
Mike & Mandy
“First class! Had an amazing introduction into sailing thanks to Richard’s tuition. Peter, a more experienced student, was a fantastic help and enhanced our learning.” Did we meet Mike & Mandy’s expectations – “Yes”
February 27/16
Jason
“Calm, cool and collected Richard made it easy for me to understand the functions of sailing. Feel comfortable on a boat.” Did we meet Jason’s expectations – “Above & Beyond!”
February 27/16
Janessa
“Richard is excellent at figuring out how each student learns, where their strengths & weaknesses are plus managing diverse personalities in a small space.” Did we meet Janessa’s expectations – “Yes”
February 27/16
Adam
“Rich is an excellent instructor. It was very easy to get along with him. He is confident and patient and that sticks on the students. I hope that the rest of the course stays like this and we (students) do more and more stuff alone with guidance because that is how we learn the most.” Did we meet Adam’s expectations – “Yes, more or less”
February 27/16
Stephen & Michala
“Level of instruction was good and Richard was knowledgeable and professional in delivery. Training materials provided.” Did we meet Stephen & Michala’s expectations – “Yes”
February 5/16
Theo
“Pippa was so patient. Extremely competent teacher. Used 4 very different levels and co-ordinated our strengths and weaknesses most creatively. She worked so hard. Gifted instructor. Thank you so much!” Did we meet Theo’s expectations – “Definitely”
January 23/16
Jill
“The week more than met my expectations and I have learnt so much! Pippa’s experience, amazing knowledge and super calm training style were very much appreciated and made all the difference to this experience. Thank you!” Did we meet Jill’s expectations – “Yes!”
January 9/16
James
“Really enjoyed the week, certainly learned A LOT! and appreciated the course being tailored to how Pippa felt we were doing. Maybe some more sailing around marks / tack, tack, gybe exercises, but that will come in time too!” Did we meet James’ expectations – “Definitely”
January 9/16
Michael
“I am very pleased with Pippa’s instruction, and calm way of presenting the materials.” Did we meet Michael’s expectations? – “Yes”
January 9/16
Samantha
“Great week. Pippa is incredibly knowledgeable, calm and a great instructor. She managed the group brilliantly.” Did we meet Samantha’s expectations? – “Yes”
January 9/16
Nick
“Covered the syllabus very well. A steep learning curve, but good clear instruction made the content very digestible, especially to an entry level sailor.” Did we meet Nick’s expectations? – “Yes”
January 9/16
Kelsey
“Great time! Ian is very knowledgeable. The weather was lovely and the boat felt like our home away from home.” Did we meet Kelsey’s expectations? – “Yes”
January 1/16
Robert & Amy
“Superb Instructor! Exceptional skills and ability to build confidence in students; respectful, good humoured, thoughtful and knowledgeable. Highly recommend Miramar for all interested in sailing!” Did we meet Robert & Amy’s expectations? – “Exceeded”
January 1/16
Ben & Claudia
“Fantastic adventures in sailing. We had a blast learning to sail a 40ft yacht: Ian is a great instructor, very patient, allows you to learn at your pace, stays calm and offers the perfect pointers at the right time. Absolutely fabulous!!!” Did we meet Ben & Claudia’s expectations? – “Yes”
DAY SKIPPER PRACTICAL
April 30/16
John
“Patient. Adjusted to all levels. Explained things ++ well. Considerate ++ knowledgeable. Excellent experience. Excellent communicator. Good attention to safety. Played by book. Good drills. No favourites. Covered syllabus. Very satisfied. Would recommend highly.” Did we meet John’s expectations? – “Yes.”
April 30/16
Bernard
“Rich is an outstanding skipper and instructor. He is not only very knowledgeable of boat handling, docking, engine maintenance etc., but is very patient in explaining the various steps of the syllabus. It was a wonderful experience and I am looking forward to take another course in the future.” Did we meet Bernard’s expectations? – “Yes and more.”
March 18/16
Adam
“Ian is a very good instructor with tons of experience. He is strict on the syllabus which is very important. He gives us the freedom to test our ideas and learn from our mistakes. Sometimes he forgets that we had little experience before. Overall I am very happy to learn from him. I enjoyed my week. He is very smart and knowledgeable. He is excellent to pass over knowledge.” Did we meet Adam’s expectations? – “Yes”
March 18/16
Andrew
“Very good. No issues. Instructor very good and knows how to read students.” Did we meet Andrew’s expectations? – “Yes”
February 13/16
Kathleen
“We wanted to tell you what a terrific training experience we had. We both got exactly what we wanted, and then some! I had mentioned that what I needed was confidence-building on a big boat, and Ian was superb at re-assuring me, and at getting me to challenge myself, thus building up my self-confidence. He was very patient. And at the end, when he told me I was certainly qualified for Day Skipper certification if I wanted it, well, that was just the icing on the cake! I felt empowered by the whole experience.” Did we meet Kathleens’s expectations? – “Yes”
February 3/16
Ned
“Professional, competent, patient, pleasant” Did we meet Ned’s expectations? – “Tick”
January 23/16
Nick
“Great week of sailing instruction. A full on approach to learning which I benefited from a lot. A great instructor who I felt got the syllabus across very well. Fully enjoyed!” Did we meet Nick’s expectations? – “Yes”
January 23/16
Michael
“Ian is an amazing instructor – pushing us to grow with very insightful comments. Highly recommended. Some important sailing lessons “clicked” for me this week!” Did we meet Michael’s expectations? – “Yes”
January 23/16
James
“What a week! Ian really pushed us this week and that was very much appreciated. Everything feels like it is falling into place now.” Did we meet James’ expectations? – “Definitely”
January 23/16
Kelsey
“The week was wonderful! I have learnt so much and I am very excited for my next adventure. Pippa is truly an aspiring instructor! Thanks so much for everything” Did we meet Kelsey’s expectations? – “Definitely”
January 15/16
David
“A fantastic week. During this week we covered the syllabus and more with Ian providing excellent instruction and guidance whilst allowing me to learn. We also had a fun time, which made it that much better” Did we meet David’s expectations? – “Yes”
COASTAL SKIPPER PRACTICAL
April 22/16
Azat
“Amazing instructor! I learned a lot this week. Will come back for my Yachtmaster to this school.” Did we meet Azat’s expectations? – “Yes”
April 22/16
Adam
“Very good course. Lots of valuable information. Creative and very useful exercises. More freedom to choose our execution of exercises and sailing which I feel I need to get prepared for the yachtmaster exam. .” Did we meet Adam’s expectations? – “Yes”
April 22/16
Andrew
“Good. Patient. Open to requests of learning areas we wanted to spend more time on. Approachable and relaxed.” Did we meet Andrew’s expectations? – “Yes”
January 23/16
Laurence
“Pippa’s training style is fantastic, and her knowledge awesome. Thanks for teaching me so much so well!” Did we meet Laurie’s expectations? – “3 ticks”
POWER BOAT
MARCH 10/16
Adam
“Ian is an excellent instructor. Patient and easy to understand. Does not interfere unless it is absolutely necessary. It is very good in practical courses because the student can make mistakes and has to correct them (extra experience) and can test different approaches. I was doing the course alone so I had plenty of time to practice. I really enjoyed the course.” Did we meet Adam’s expectations? – “Yes”
