Syllabus for Practical Courses

Start Yachting

  • Knowledge of sea terms and parts of a boat
  • Rope work
  • Sailing and helming on all points of sail and under power
  • Rules of the road (Collision Regulations)
  • Meteorology
  • Recovery of man overboard
  • Suitable clothing and equipment
  • Emergency equipment and safety precautions


Competent Crew

  • Knowledge of sea terms and vessel components
  • Sail handling
  • Rope work
  • Fire precautions and fighting
  • Personal safety equipment
  • Man overboard drill
  • Emergency equipment
  • Manners and customs
  • Rules of the road
  • Dinghies
  • Meteorology
  • Seasickness
  • Helmsmanship and sailing
  • General duties

Day Skipper

  • Preparation for sea
  • Deck work
  • Navigation
  • Pilotage
  • Meteorology
  • Rule of the road
  • Maintenance and repair work
  • Engines
  • Victualing
  • Emergency situations
  • Yacht handling under power
  • Yacht handling under sail
  • Passage making
  • Night cruising


Coastal Skipper

  • Passage Planning
  • Preparation for Sea
  • Pilotage
  • Passage making and ability as Skipper
  • Yacht handling under power
  • Yacht handling under sail
  • Adverse weather conditions
  • Emergency situations