Day Skipper
890,00 €
Only 4-5 student with one instructor during 5 days on board.
In order to take the practical course you will need to have completed the Day Skipper Theory first, please contact us before booking the practices.
Includes:
- RYA book
- RYA certificate
- Lunch
- Insurance on board
Description
A practical course for aspiring skippers with some yachting experience and basic navigation and sailing skills.
You will learn introduction to navigation, chart work and the basics of seamanship on board.
The course is perfect if you want to learn how to make safe decisions on board. It is aimed at anyone who wants to skipper safely by day in familiar waters.
This course can also help you get the best from your electronic equipment and gain experience being in charge of the vessel and crew.
Pre-course experience: 5 days, 100 miles, 4 night hours on board a sailing yacht
Duration: 5 days on board/4 nights in different ports
Calendar
| Type | Start date | Finish date | Schedule | Exam |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ONBOARD | 03/03/2025 | 07/03/2025 | 09:30 a 18:30 | CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT |
| ONBOARD | 07/04/2025 | 11/04/2025 | 09:30 a 18:30 | CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT |
| ONBOARD | 05/05/2025 | 09/05/2025 | 09:30 a 18:30 | CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT |
Conditions and requirements
Course content:
Preparation for sea, deck work, navigation, pilotage, meteorology, rules of the road, maintenance and repair work, engines, victualling, emergency situations, yacht handling under power, yacht handling under sail, passage making, night cruising.
Certificate
There is no exam. After completion of the course, the instructor evaluates the progression of the candidate and issues a Day Skipper RYA certification if suitable.
It is very important to have the theory level required. It is highly recommended to do first the Day Skipper Theory course.
