John Frankland Pilotage

Sailing in the Channel Islands….

Sailing the Islands!

We provide an extensive range of both private and RYA courses using Altair , a Starlight 35 cruising yacht or if preferred your own craft (subject to size, condition and safety standards).

Tuition and Services

· Day Sailing. (Maximum 5 People)

· ICC Tuition and/or Examinations

· RYA Day Skipper Practical

· RYA Competent Crew Practical

· RYA Start Yachting Practical

· RYA Shorebased Tuition (Day Skipper\Yachtmaster)

· Pilotage

· Local Pilotage Excursions

· Own Boat Tuition

· Corporate Sailing

Services available for both sail and powerboats or onboard John’s yacht “Altair”.
Text Box: Working in conjunction with the College of FE, The Sailing School is a registered RYA Training Centre.

Altair is a sloop rigged Starlight 35.  11.0 metres overall length and manufactured by Bowman Yachts in Southampton.  The yacht and equipment complies with the MCA Code of Practice as required in the UK and Island of Guernsey and is fully approved by the RYA.

Please CONTACT US for current rates and available dates:

John also provides a range of shorebased courses including Day skipper, Yachtmaster Offshore VHF\DSC short range certificate, Diesel Engine and Local Pilotage through the Guernsey College of Further Education.  Details available from the college website here: