Course Requirements

Required experience

Basic sailing ability. 5 days, 100 miles and 4 night hours onboard a sailing yacht. Navigation and theory knowledge to Day Skipper Shorebased level.

Minimum duration

5 days, 3 weekends or 3 days plus 2 days

Minimum age

16

Course Content

Knowledge of sea terms and parts of a boat, her rigging and sails, sail handling, ropework, fire precautions and fighting, personal safety equipment, man overboard, emergency equipment, meteorology, seasickness, helmsmanship, general duties, manners
Certificate issuing criteria

Able to steer, handle sails, keep a lookout, row a dinghy and assist in all the day to day routines

Format

This course is based on the water

What To Bring

Details to follow

Course Requirements

Required experience

None

Minimum duration

5 days. Often run over 3 weekends or 3 days plus a weekend. If you have done the Start Yachting course, this course can be completed in 3 or 4 days.

Minimum age

Recommended age 12