INDUSTRY NEWS 7 First RYA Training Centre in North Cyprus A
new RYA Training Centre has opened at Karpaz Gate Marina – the first training centre recognised by the
renowned Royal Yachting Association to operate in North Cyprus. The ‘Ocean Yachting – Karpaz Gate Marina’ RYA Training Centre based at the Five Gold Anchor-rated marina will offer a range of RYA training courses for adults including: RYA Start Yachting, RYA Competent Crew, RYA Day Skipper, RYA Coastal Skipper, RYA Coastal/ RYA Yachtmaster™ Offshore shore-based and RYA Yachtmaster™ Ocean shore-based, as well as specific courses for radar and other skills. Future plans will expand the
programme to include various powerboat courses, while combined packages offering both education and pleasure will also be introduced, with the upcoming Karpaz Gate Marina boutique hotel scheduled to open later this year. Ocean Yachting is led by Chief Instructor Dr Erez Ben-Eshay, an
they do and I am confident it will be another great asset for the marina’s visitors and clients.” The new facility at the award- winning Karpaz peninsular marina will provide beginners and experienced sailors the chance to complete the RYA courses in local waters on-board the training yacht, a 46 ft blue water sailing vessel named ‘No Contest’, or their own vessel. Richard Falk, RYA Director
RYA Yachtmaster™ Instructor with years of experience in the delivery of both practical and theory training courses. The new partnership with Karpaz Gate Marina creates an exciting opportunity for local sailors in North Cyprus, as well as marina clients, berth-holders and visitors, who want to achieve their theory and practical sailing certifications with expert tuition in a stunning East Mediterranean setting. “I am delighted to be leading the
new RYA Training Centre at such a beautiful location as Karpaz Gate
Marina,” said Erez. “The RYA is the oldest and most distinguished sailing organisation in the world, so we are looking forward to supporting the RYA’s vision to promote practical sailing in North Cyprus with Karpaz Gate Marina. Our aim is to make the certification process fun and professional for students, delivering courses in an effective way, so that all the information can be learned in the correct way and then implemented at sea. The new training facility is in line with Karpaz Gate Marina’s mission to make a difference in everything
of Training and Qualifications, commented: “We are delighted to welcome Ocean Yachting to the RYA training network. Recognition as an RYA training centre is the ultimate benchmark, a sign of quality tuition and the very highest standards of safety and equipment. Our courses are recognised widely around the world by both recreational and professional boaters, and we look forward to working with the centre to provide more and more people with the skills and knowledge to be safe and confident on the water”.
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