Day Skipper Sail
Price range: 495,00 € through 990,00 €
Only 4–5 students with one instructor for 5 days on board.
To enroll in the practical training, you must first have passed the Day Skipper Theory course. Please contact us before reserving your spot.
Includes:
- RYA textbook
- RYA certificate
- Onboard insurance
(The course price from June through September is €990; on weekends, the price is €490 per course; and starting in October, the course price is €890)
If you’d like a private cabin, there’s an additional charge of €200.
Description
A hands-on course for aspiring sailors with some sailing experience and basic navigation skills.
You’ll learn the basics of navigation, chart work, and the fundamentals of on-board seamanship. This course is perfect if you want to learn how to make sound decisions on board. It’s ideal for anyone who wants to sail safely in familiar waters during the day. This course can also help you get the most out of your electronic equipment and gain experience in leading the boat and crew.
Groups on board never exceed five students.
Prerequisites: 5 days of sailing, 100 miles, 4 hours of night sailing
Duration: 5 days on board
Calendar
| Type | Start date | Finish date | Schedule | Exam |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ONBOARD | 24/08/2026 | 28/08/2026 | 09:30 - 18:30 | CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT |
| ONBOARD | 31/08/2026 | 04/09/2026 | 09:30 - 18:30 | CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT |
| ONBOARD | 11/09/2026 | 13/09/2026 | 09:30 - 18:30 | CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT |
| ONBOARD | 19/09/2026 | 20/09/2026 | 09:30 - 18:30 | CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT |
| FIRST WEEKEND | 14/09/2026 | 18/09/2026 | 09:30 - 18:30 | CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT |
| SECOND WEEKEND | 21/09/2026 | 25/09/2026 | 09:30 - 18:30 | CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT |
| ONBOARD | 05/10/2026 | 09/10/2026 | 09:30 - 18:30 | CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT |
| ONBOARD | 12/10/2026 | 16/10/2026 | 09:30 - 18:30 | CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT |
| ONBOARD | 26/10/2026 | 30/10/2026 | 09:30 - 18:30 | CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT |
Syllabus
Course Content:
Deck work, preparation for sailing, navigation, steering, meteorology, International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (RIPA), maintenance and repairs, engines, provisioning, emergency situations, motor maneuvers, sailing maneuvers, crossings, and night navigation.
Certificate
There is no formal exam. At the end of the course, the instructor will evaluate the candidate’s progress, and a Day Skipper certificate will be issued if applicable.






