• Coastal Skipper Qualification (RYA)

    Full sailing course coastal skipper

    Sailing course coastal skipper practical

  • Yachtmaster Coastal Theory (RYA)

    Practical sailing course coastal skipper

  • Full Sailing Course Coastal Skipper

    Sailing course coastal skipper

  • Two Weeks on Yacht

    Sailing course coastal skipper
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  • Coastal Skipper Qualification (RYA)

    Sailing course coastal skipper practical

  • Yachtmaster Coastal Theory (RYA)

    Practical sailing course coastal skipper

  • Full Sailing Course Coastal Skipper

    Sailing course coastal skipper

  • Two Weeks on Yacht

    Sailing course coastal skipper
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  • Course

    Coastal skipper (RYA)

  • Aquatory

    Ionian Sea, Greece

  • Suitable

    Solos, families, groups

  • Restriction

    Age 16 requirement

  • Duration

    14 Days

  • Place’s on boat

    4

  • Price for place

    3500 €

  • Dates

    All year 

Sailing course Coastal Skipper RYA

The RYA Coastal Skipper sailing course, is not a beginner’s course, is an course for experienced sailors, that teaches you to skipper a yacht by day or night, on longer, more complex passages anywhere in the World. Priority of RYA Coastal Skipper course, to learn take charge on boat, plan passages and make decisions.

Prerequisites: person have minimum sea time of 15 days, 2 days as skipper, and covered 300 miles, with 8 night hours, before enrollment. Together we will build this experience during course.

During the course you will also complete RYA Coastal Skipper/Yachtmaster theory course. Course consist of two parts theoretical and practical. The practical part, is a satisfying, but intensive course of 5 days, with other cadets working together. Completion of RYA Coastal Skipper practical means you have the knowledge and understanding. Many holders of the RYA Coastal Skipper Certificate of Competence prepare for and take examination for the RYA/MCA Yachtmaster™ Coastal Certificate of Competence.

BOOK

Living

Two weeks’s in private cabin on board yacht.

Instructor

Training is conducted by an certified instructor RYA.

Practice

Lot of practical sailing, including night sailing.

Basic provisions packTender and outboardLinen and towel per personFull fuel tanksFull water tanks
Final cleaning
Safety equipmentElectric windlassAutopilotBimini
Gas ovenElectric fridgeEquipped galleyHot waterWi Fi

Living Aboard

You not share a cabin, or sleep in the saloon, you booking a separate double cabin, but share a common space with other students. Candidates throughout the course will live, full time aboard a yacht.

At this time, we go to different bays, vilages and anchorages in the Ionian Islands. We will work out various sailing techniques. And during transitions, pilot skills.

You can enjoy great on-board cuisine, on the yacht. For this there is everything you need. Or enjoy evening meals, which are taken in local tavernas ashore. With couple showers and toilets on the boat, you are free from the coast.

You can book a boat privet, if you want to learn with friends or family.

Sailing course Coastal Skipper Theoretical

40 hours based course, during which we will go through, navigation, sailing, meteorology, rules of the road, safety at sea, navigation in restricted visibility, passage planning.

5 days at sea, 100 miles, 4 night sailings. We will learn to turn the theoretical knowledge we have accumulated, into practice.

Sailing course Coastal Skipper Practical

Preparation for sea
Awareness of safety equipment, required for offshore passages. Preparation of yacht for going to sea including: engine and equipment checks, safety briefing, stowage, watch keeping, delegating responsibilities.

Planning passage
Plan coastal passage, regarding the boat capability, navigation, weather condition, places of refuge, tidal heights and streams, required publications, customs procedures.

Pilotage
Preparation of pilotage plan, taking in consideration of transits, clearing bearings, surroundings, buoyage, regulations of ports and harbors. Piloting a boat, by day and night.

Skipper ability and making passage
Taking charge on boat and managing the crew. Organisation of: deck work and domestic duties of a yacht on passage. Awareness of influence, a meteorological trends on navigation. Welfare of crew on passage. Use electronic navigation for planning and making, a passage, with help of routes and way points.

Handling boat under sail
Using the sails to control the boat and efficiently sail, on all points of sailing. Mooring or anchoring under sail, in different conditions of wind.

Handling boat under power
Controlling boat under power. Different berthing or underthings, regarding conditions of wind.

Rogue conditions of weather
Heavy weather preparation, boat handling at strong winds. Navigation in restricted visibility.

Situations of emergency
Man overboard recovery, under sail or power. Procedures, when abandoning to life raft. Steps on lifeboat or helicopter rescues.

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Booking

Using the form on the website, request the availability of the boat on the dates you require. Go to Book, fill out the booking form. After completing the application, we will check that the boat is available on the required date, and notify you final price and payment details. To complete the booking you will need to pay a Reservation Deposit in the amount of 30% of the total rental amount. We can reserve a boat for you, only for 7 days from the moment of sending the booking form and until the amount of the Reservation Deposit is received, after that, boat will be publicly available.

What’s next?

Upon receipt of the booking form and 30% Reservation Deposit, we will send you a payment confirmation and an invoice for the full amount. The balance must be paid 6 weeks before the start of the yacht charter. If you book less than 6 weeks before the start of the charter, full payment will be charged at the time of booking.

Paperwork

We undertake registration, of official documentation. With your data from the booking form, we will prepare the necessary documents and send you copies so that they will be signed by you and returned to us. This means that all documents can be issued before your arrival and you do not have to spend your vacation time on registration.

Restrictions

According to Greek law, it is not allowed to have more people on board the yacht than the number of places specified in the specification of the boat. All people on board must be on the crew list.

Qualification

For bareboat charter, it is necessary that one of the crew members has the appropriate qualifications for managing a boat. This should be an International Certificate of Competency (ICC) or equivalent recognized by the national governing body of your country. In case of bareboat charter, take yours original license in case the port administration wishes to see it. In case of skippered charter, all our skippers have the appropriate qualifications, just remember that they occupy one place on board.

Whats Included When You Book With Us?

  • Fully equipped charter boat
  • Dinghy, outboard & outboard fuel
  • Linen, tea towels and towels
  • Full water tanks
  • Full gas cylinders
  • Starter pack (The essentials to get you going)
  • Assistance and full briefings from our experienced staff, including instruction on stern to mooring if required.
  • Hull Insurance including 3rd party cover.

 

Whats Extra

Personal Insurance

We encourage you to use your personal holiday insurance, which will cover you for this type of activity.

Returnable Warranty Deposit

Yachts are fully insured under marine insurance against loss, damage and liability to third parties. However, in accordance with industry practice, we need a deposit. This is required in case of damage to the boat, loss of items or late return. At the end of the lease, the deposit will be returned to you, subject to any deductions, after inspection of the boat.

Warranty Deposit

If, you have bareboat charter, a guarantee deposit, amount depends on type of boat, will be charged on your credit card here in our office, and if everything, is in order at the end of your charter, it will be returned to you. Check amount on boat description. Also, the amount of deposit, will be indicated on your reservation, and can be paid either in cash or by credit card on the day your charter starts. Please note that a 2% fee is charged for any damage or fines paid by credit card on site.

Fuel

Upon arrival, your boat will have a full tank of fuel. Upon returning to the base, fuel will be refilled. This will show how much you have used, and you can pay this amount. You pay for diesel on your return, ensuring that you only pay for what you use. If you pay by credit card on site, a fee of 2% will be charged.

Transfer from airport

We will be happy to arrange a transfer for you, service are extra. Just let us know your arrival details and we will be able to meet you.

Reservation Deposit

Reservation deposit – 30% non-refundable deposit of the total cost of yacht charter, accompanied by a completed booking form.

Late Return

Late return of the boat will be charged a fine. Your boat will be ready by 4 pm on the day the charter begins and must be returned at 10 am on the end date.

Here are a few things you should pay attention to so that you have the best and most relaxing time on board.

About the Boat

There is an inverter on board, so you can charge your phones / tablets, etc. The stereo has a plug so you can connect your iPod or mp3 player to listen to music. Full inventory, at boats description.

Internet

We have a Wi-Fi Hub / Hotspot aboard. You can purchase prepaid internet from us. Please pre-book this service before you arrive. There are plenty of internet cafes on the islands, and some taverns now have free Wi-Fi networks that you can access for free. Good mobile coverage throughout the Ionian Sea, and 4G is widely available. If you are using a non-Greek SIM card, this can be expensive.

On board each boat, there is a guide, that will help you familiarize yourself with the boat. You will also receive instructions on arrival at the boat, from us personally.

Provisions

A basic on-board grocery set (tea, coffee, sugar, salt and pepper, olive oil, water, cleaning products, garbage bags and toilet paper) awaits you. If you want to quickly leave our base, we will be happy to provide you with an expanded grocery set; Just send us a list in advance and your budget! Otherwise, opposite the waterfront there is a small supermarket, next to a pharmacy and a bakery down the road. If you have any special dietary requirements, we can also help and purchase gluten free products, soy milk, etc. The water tanks, of course, will be full, and you can return with them empty. However, if you are staying for a week or more on a yacht, you will need to refill them yourself.

All bed linen and towels will be provided to you, but you can take along beach towels.

General Information

We advise you to wear hats and sunglasses, also use sunscreen and use mosquito repellent in the evenings. If you are sailing at the end of the summer season, then bring light trousers, a jumper and a jacket, as the evenings can be cool and the probability of rain is higher.

It is better to travel with “soft” bags so that they can be easily stored after unpacking. However, if you only have hard suitcases, then we will be happy to store them on the beach for you.

If you need any assistance in organizing your trip or providing information, please contact us and we will be happy to book a taxi, etc.

Do not forget, if you rent a boat with a captain … please feed and water the captain from time to time!

In the case of bareboat charter, take yours original license in case the port administration wishes to see it.

We hope that you will be “happy” on your vacation, and if you want to share your photos, do not hesitate to send us copies of your favorites.