This five-day course gives you the chance to take charge on short passages under instruction. You will concentrate on pilotage, boat handling, seamanship and navigation. The course can be taken in tidal or non-tidal waters and your certificate will be endorsed accordingly.
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Pre-course experience |
5 days, 100 miles, 4 night hours on board a sailing yacht
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Assumed Knowledge |
Basic navigation and helmsmanship. It is recommended that you attend the Day Skipper shorebased course before taking this practical course
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Course content |
Pilotage, boat handling, seamanship and navigation
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Ability after course |
Can skipper a small yacht in familiar waters by day
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Duration |
5 days
or 3 weekends
or 3 days plus a weekend
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Location |
Hamble Point Marina
School Lane
Hamble
Southampton
SO31 4NB
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Course includes
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 Accommodation on board the yacht
Meals and refreshments while on board
Professional Instructor
All safety equipment
RYA Day Skipper Certificate
FREE loan of waterproofs
FREE car parking
FREE RYA Sail Cruising Logbook
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