The Complete Course is written by Michael and Anna Collings who run Longbow Sail Training. Previously they had been in the training departments of IBM and British Airways gaining experience in training and course writing.

With a long background in sailing they started Longbow Sail Training using a classic wooden yacht Longbow II with both Michael and Anna instructing on each course to ensure excellence in training and value for money.

After 10 years teaching both practical and theory the logical next step was to combine previous industrial experience with the sail training and produce a CD (now DVD) based course that offers the same excellence in learning as previously was offered ashore and afloat. All their experience including that
from trans-Atlantic passages has gone into the Course.

The philosophy behind the course was gained from industrial experience and it was decided to combine text with animations, diagrams and photographs to allow the student to learn at their own pace. Video was not included as, although entertaining, it is often not the best learning medium - the student is dragged along at the speed of the commentator on the video. In The Complete Course animations whether diagrammatic or photographic, can be driven by the student or run automatically.

Following the success of The Complete Course, Michael and Anna now focus on keeping the Course up to date with any legislation or other changes. Much of the work is done afloat while sailing long distance to fulfil a dream. They continue to work on the Course to make sure that it delivers the best value possible to the student. The decision was made to keep the price stable and to keep the Course affordable.

Macnoon our current yacht and mobile office

LONGBOW SAIL TRAINING
KILGRASTON HOUSE, SOUTHAMPTON STREET
SOUTHAMPTOM, SO15 2ED, UNITED KINGDOM

TELEPHONE : +44 (0)2380 634911
FAX : +44 (0)2380 330014
EMAIL: info@longbow-uk.com