Sailing sisters Emma and Beth Gossage, aged 23 and 21, took their RYA Online Sailing Theory Courses during their summer break from university last year at the Endeavour Sailing School Lanzarote.
And as they were able to complete the course online from home, the pandemic didn’t stop them!
Enjoy this new video! Dolphins love to have fun and enjoy the wake from one of our Bavaria 37 boats as a speed boost.
Is it cold and wet outside? Spring seems a long way off? Need to go sailing?
See this months article in the Practical Boat Owner (December Edition) “Don’t wait for the warmth”.
View the PDF version of the article here.
On holiday on Lanzarote and wanting something a little different, away from others? Here we have the perfect solution.
Last week Keith did a day sail for two Italians, Matteo and Carla, from Puerto Calero to Papagayo beaches.
The wind was fresh and the sea blue and calm. In the morning there was a gentle “down wind” sail, and then they anchored for lunch for a swim and lunch. After lunch they sailed back seeing dolphins on the way. Fantastic day.
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Considered one of the world’s best year-round yachting destinations, Lanzarote is blessed with a great range of sailing conditions with an enviably comfortable climate and consistent, refreshing breeze.
Canarian island life is appreciated for its reassuringly open, friendly and European culture and Lanzarote is currently being boosted by a considerable surge in interest from young active holiday-makers drawn to the island’s world-class sporting scene. This ensures a reliable network of sport support services, for professional athletes and amateur sportspeople alike.
Puerto Calero is widely regarded as the most exclusive location on the island of Lanzarote. This luxury marina offers visitors a protected and secure haven within attractive and comfortable surroundings. Born from a passion for sailing and with exacting standards for the level of welcome and quality of customer service, this family-run company attracts sailors from around the world.
Please download our complete PDF brochure here.
Marine Diesel Engines are reliable and relatively simple, however, they do require routine maintenance.
The RNLI report that engine failure is the main reason for lifeboat call outs to both sailing and powerboats. Completing this course should help you avoid becoming another statistic, save you money, but it could also save you your life.
The RYA Diesel Engine Course provides you with an awareness of the main systems of the diesel engine and simple measures to take to keep them in working order. It will also look at how to deal with problems if they occur and how to prepare your engine for a winter or long term period of not being used.
Courses are run on demand please contact us for available dates.
Endeavour Sailing has put together a document for you on simple daily engine checks you can do to help keep your engine running smoothly, along with regular servicing. We have a little acronym for our daily engine checks:
WOBBLE
Shut the seacock and then remove the filter and give it a good rinse under the tap and put back in – make sure the cap is securely fitted and you MUST remember to open the seacock. The reason for closing the seacock is to ensure the pump stays flooded thus preventing any unnecessary wear on the impellor.
Check level and keep topped up. Keep a spare bottle of oil just in case. Generally it is a good idea to keep the oil close to the top mark on the dip stick, however, do NOT overfill.
Check for damage and tension. The belt drives both the fresh water pump and the alternator, any loosening of the belt will reduce the efficiency of the pump and may reduce the charging output from the alternator.
Look for signs of leaks which may indicate something more serious.
Fresh water coolant level to be precise – ensure it is topped up and you have spare coolant on board. The coolant is an antifreeze/corrosion inhibitor not just fresh water. However, in an emergency fresh water could be used until you can top up with proper coolant fluid.
Before starting the engine check the propeller is clear and no stray lines are hanging overboard. Once started check there is a good flow of water from the exhaust (check for a minimum of 30 secs). Alllow the engine to warm up, so it “ticks over” smoothly before setting off.
Spares you should carry:
Fuel; Oil, Filters, Belts, Impellor, Suitable tools
Please click here for a downloadable printable PDF document.
Watch this video showing the return to Puerto Calero after a 5 days sailing around the Canary Islands of our Bavaria 37 Yacht Kusuru.
Marina berthing is something every yacht owner needs to practice in order to develop the skills they need to park their yacht in the tight confines of modern marinas with strong gusty winds.