The Day Skipper Practical Course

This is a five day course. The 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.

Course type: SAIL CRUISING

Suggested minimum pre-course experience: 5 days, 100 miles, 4 night hours on board a sailing yacht.

Assumed knowledge: Basic navigation and helmsmanship. It is recommended that you attend the Day Skipper shorebased course before taking this practical course.

Course content: Pilotage, boat handling, seamanship and navigation.

Ability after course: Can skipper a small yacht in familiar waters by day.

Minimum duration: 5 days - either as 3 weekends or 3 days plus 2 days. Inclusive of the course is on board food, accomedation, + marina fees.