RYA Day Skipper

All of our sailing courses take place on our Bavaria 46 Cruiser Sailing Yacht called "Millie". She is located in Marina Naviera in the centre of Palmas main paseo maritimo. To see photos of our boat in action please take a look at our facebook page.

Students sleep on board during the course. The boat has 4 double cabins, and a saloon berth. All cabins have fans but the boat is not air conditioned. We provide bedding and towels. The course costs from 995€ - 1395€pp depending on whether you choose to have your own cabin, share a cabin or select the saloon berth. If you choose to share a cabin it is important to note that although they fit 2 people, it is one bed not twin/single beds

As part of your course, you’ll be responsible for menu planning and shopping for the week. We provide funding to cover essential meals, which includes breakfast, lunch, three evening meals, and basic refreshments (tea, coffee, and water). Breakfast and lunch will generally consist of simple items like bread, cereal, and sandwich ingredients, while evening meals usually include pasta-based dishes. Please note that the funding is intended to cover only the basics. Snacks, treats, or personal food preferences are not included, so we recommend bringing a small budget for any extras you may want.

Stays at the home marina and at anchor are included. If students wish to stay overnight in another marina or at a mooring buoy, the cost is shared among the crew.

Day Skipper Sail: 5 day practical course, From 995€

Pre-course experience: 5 days,100 miles,4 night hours onboard a sailing yacht. 

Assumed knowledge: Theory to a level of Day Skipper. It is recommended that you attend the Day Skipper Shorebased Course before taking this practical course

Course content includes preparation for sea, deck work, navigation, pilotage, meteorology, rules of the road, maintenance and repair work, engines, Victualling, emergency situations, yacht handling under sail, passage making, night cruising.

After successful completion of the course, you will be able to skipper a sailing yacht up to 24 metres in length, in familiar waters by day. 

DAY SKIPPER THEORY 

The RYA recommends completing a Day Skipper Theory Course prior to doing your practical sailing course. It is not mandatory if you are just using your certificate for recreational purposes, however, you may find it difficult to pass the Day Skipper Practical Course if you have not done the theory (or at the very least done a good amount of pre course reading/studying. If you are wanting to use your certificate for commercial use, you will need to do the theory and have the exam invigilated.

Useful Information

Duration 5 Days

Price From 995€ Inc. IVA

Price Inc RYA Instructor, Boat & Mooring Fees (home Port), Lunch, Certificate,

Price Exc Meals (except lunch), drinks, transport, fuel