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Sailing Holiday and Courses in Thailand and Malaysia
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As Sailing Schools go this one's very unusual! It's not often you find a sailing school which is circumnavigating the world which is exactly what Mark Holroyd and his yacht, 
king. The cost of any training on Meniscus is priced on a flat rate of one weeks cruising - £575. This may seem a liitle more expensive than undertaking an RYA Course in the UK, however, RYA courses are often of 5 day duration whilst the following prices reflect a full 7 days which makes then very comparable. A course on Meniscus is far more than just a learning experience though, it's a real holiday as well.| Course Name | Price |
| Start Yachting | £595 |
| Competent Crew | £595 |
| Day Skipper - Practical | £595 |
| Coastal Skipper - Practical | £595 |
Additional Training Available |
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| Theory refreshers up to Yachtmaster | £595 |
| Practical Yachtmaster | £595 |
| Use of a Sextant |
£595 |
| Tailored to you needs | £595 |
Mark is able to offer training specifically tailored to your requirements, to cover all eventualities. Examples could be preparing for a passage or long term cruise, down wind sailing, sail trimming, storm preparation and survival, and manouvering under power and sail.
What's included:
- All meals taken on board Meniscus (full board is available unless you choose to eat ashore)
- General sailing instruction and involvement in the day to day sailing and other activities aboard Meniscus
- Use of snorkelling and fishing equipment. (Divers need to be qualified and arrange their own insurance)
- Use of bed linen and towels (but please bring a beach towel)
- Use of wet weather clothing if required
- Use of safety equipment as appropriate.
Company Overview:
Mark Holroyd has had a passion for the sea since his first experience of sailing, aged 5, in his fathers gaff-rigged fishing boat. Later he sailed dinghies and wind-surfers and became a keen diver. In 1985 he started sailing yachts and cruised and raced his 34’ UFO extensively. He has raced in the Fastnet, the Arc, at Cork, Cowes, BVI and Antiguaand completed many ocean passages logging over 80,000 miles.
RYA Yachtmaster Instructor:
Since leaving his position as an executive in the leisure industry in 1993, Mark has run a Royal Yachting Association approved sailing school and Meniscus has been surveyed as an approved RYA sail school.
Additionally Mark is an experienced diver and some years ago trained a chef. A useful combination on a yacht!
Location:
Whilst most have heard of Phuket, most have not heard of Langkawi. This excerpt from world66 travel guides will give you a taste for it though:
"The isles of Langkawi - ninety nine of them, are tucked into the northwest corner of the peninsula and nestled on the Thai-Malaysian sea border. Unspoilt and rustic, it is a tropical paradise spectacularly endowed by nature, one where crystal clear emerald waters, azure skies, lush green vegetation and fantastic limestone formations can be found. But Langkawi is more than captivating beauty ~ it is also a land steep in legends and shrouded in mystery."
With regards to Phuket, it says this:
"Phuket (pronounced 'Poo-ket') is a large island in the off the Thailand's west coast, in the Andaman Sea. The island is about the size of Singapore, with some 40kms (25 miles) of beaches. Phuket is located about 900 kms south from the nation's capital, Bangkok, and is connected to the mainland by a 100 meter-long causeway.
Along with the incredible beaches, hills and lush jungle, Phuket is a water lover's paradise. The reefs and surrounding islands teem with marine life. Phuket is an ideal base from which to explore the Andaman region."
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