RYA Day Skipper Practical Sailing – 5 Days

Our 5 day courses are aimed at both beginners and the more experienced sailors alike. These are ‘hands on’ courses where you will be part of the crew. You’ll stay on board for 4 nights and get the full Yachting experience.

Learn to skipper a short passage on board our Ovni 435 sailing yacht with the instructor on hand to give advice and encouragement and ensure your safety. Experience being in charge, concentrate on, boat handling, seamanship and navigation. Taking credit when it all goes well and being responsible when it doesn’t.

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

Price £700.00 per person. Maximum of 4 students per course

Student / Instructor ratio 4 :1

Previous experience and knowledge 5 days at sea, 100 sea miles and 4 night hours onboard a sailing yacht. Navigation and theory knowledge to Day Skipper Shore based level..

Minimum age 16

Duration 5 days whilst living on board

Location Ilfracombe Sea School. Ilfracombe Harbour, The Quay, EX34 9EQ

Own boat tuition is also available, dependent on instructor availability and boat suitability. Please contact us for further information.

Further information and what you need to bring can be found over on our instructor’s website at Baleine Sailing.