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This is a certificate of excellence for those candidates who wish to train to become an active crew member on a power or sailing yacht. It includes Introduction to Boating for power and sail yachts.
Advanced skippering techniques for yachtsmen with considerable knowledge of sailing and navigation, wanting to undertake coastal passages by day and night.
If you are a real explorer at heart, then a sea voyage on a sailing yacht will give you unforgettable emotions and unique impressions!
You will learn not only to sail on a yacht, but to fine tune the sails, feel the balance, take starts, steer downwind, understand tactics, control the gennaker and, of course, work in a team in any position
You will sail along the crystal-clear bays of Mallorca and enjoy the wide variety of delicacies provided on board.
Skippering a yacht for the first time can be a daunting yet exhilarating experience. The RYA Day Skipper practical course is designed to teach you to “Take Charge” safely and confidently.
This course is great for groups of friends or like-minded people to get together for a few days of fun sailing while learning skills to better help as crew onboard.
A course for aspiring skippers with some yachting experience and basic navigation and sailing skills.
You will be taught the fundamentals of crewing such as knots, nautical terms, sail handling and helming, as well as how to “live” in the environment of a cruising yacht.
