Your training vessel - The Hunter 28.5.

This performance-cruiser will allow you to get the feel of what a large cruising yacht is like, but in a size range that will allow you to learn with confidence!

The Hunter 28.5 is an ingenious, modern design, with spacious 'T" shaped cockpit, wide decks with double lifelines, wheel steering and binnacle- mounted engine controls, right at the helmsman's fingertips. Safety in sailing is of the essence, and you'll find that from it's large, stable design, positive flotation, and well laid out self-bailing cockpit. This is an ideal boat to learn on.

Sail handling couldn't be easier, or safer with roller furling head sail, and mainsail reefing done right from the cockpit. With a wide-range of sail trimming controls, and two-speed self-tailing winches, there's ample ability to start gradually, and then increase sail area and excitement as the course progresses.

With over 50% of your course time spent on a vessel like this you'll be soon be sailing with confidence. And on your way to crewing opportunities, advanced courses, and chartering in some of those exotic locations you've dreamed about.