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"I have just completed my RYA/MCA Coastal Skipper & Yachtmaster Offshore Shorebased with Russell. I must mention how easy it was to learn with Russell and the comparisons given to practical situations really made the theory understandable and very easy to comprehend. Russell always made time to explain things fully and even gave up his own time freely so tha..." Read more
2 years ago
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Troy Sanders
"I had the best week ever sailing with Rusty, he is a very good teacher, how made it so easy and fun at the same time, I would highly recommend anyone who wants to learn to sail to go to Rusty as you will not be disappointed"
2 years ago
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Dan o'Brien
"Completed my Day Skipper course with Rusty. Could not have asked for a better instructor as Rusty has a wealth of knowledge and experience that he shares in a practical and understandable manner. Great confidence builder and the only man I have ever known to be able to time when the wind was about to hit the sail. Highly recommend Sailschool NI for anyone w..." Read more
2 years ago
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Dave N
"A Great fun way to get in to sailing in a safe and friendly environment!"
7 years ago
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Jamie McMahon
"Russell is the best you'll get!"
7 years ago
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Peter Drummond
"Russell is a great coach. Very relaxed environment to learn."
7 years ago
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James Bleakley
"Simply awesome! Russell puts all at ease, simplifies everything and speaking in layman terms for the non-nautical, he will have you sailing the seven seas in no time! A sunny evening jaunt to Copeland island, during which he delivered an amazing understanding of sailing to the newbies in a format easy to understand and digest, leaving a taste for more sailin..." Read more
7 years ago
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Lynsey Bleakley
"I can't recommend Stratus highly enough! I was really nervous about sailing at first but Russell put me completely at ease and explained everything in straightforward terms. I am now completely hooked and look forward to each lesson! Sailing really is the most exhilarating experience!"
7 years ago
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Russell McGovern
"Learn to sail in a great environment, Located at the 5 star Bangor Marina"
7 years ago
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"Knowledgeable, charming, empathetic, Rusty is a brilliant instructor. Powerboat level 2 was a good course made brilliant by his tutelage. Would thoroughly recommend"
7 months ago