Miramar Sailing School RYA Day Skipper Shorebased and Practical Courses based in Antigua, Caribbean
RYA Day Skipper Sailing Course availability, discounts and offers in Antigua, Caribbean
Current Scheduled Courses with Availability:
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- 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
"Thorough and great fun. Would recommend to any aspiring yachtsman." Chris
| 2015 SEASONAL COURSE FEES US$ | ||
|---|---|---|
| CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR: Period including Christmas & New Years Day |
HIGH SEASON: Courses Commencing during November through March |
LOW SEASON: Courses Commencing during April through October |
| 1,295.00 | 995.00 | 845.00 |
RYA Day Skipper – 5 day practical course
# Course reference number: PC3
This is a comprehensive skipper training course and the next grade up from RYA Competent Crew for those who wish to manage a yacht. There is a suggested minimum pre-course experience of 5 days sea time; 100 nm logged and 4 night hours. There is a minimum age of 16 before a certificate can be issued.
Prior to taking this course it is assumed students have knowledge of navigation to Day Skipper Shore Based and basic sailing ability.
Course Content: Basic pilotage, boat handling and watch organisation. Please see syllabus details on the right.
Course Schedule: 09:00 Monday – 09:00 Saturday.
Ability after Course: Able to skipper a small yacht in familiar waters by day. Eligibility for the International Certificate of Competence (ICC).
Course Fees: (see above) to include:
- Student Instructor ratio 4:1. RYA maximum allowed 5:1
- On board accommodation.
- On board catering – Monday lunch through Saturday breakfast.
- RYA DSPCN Course notes.
- 5 days of sail training in the warm Caribbean waters with some night sailing and the possibility of a circumnavigation of Antigua.
- Photo ID course completion certificate. Please bring 1 Passport Photo
Discounts: Are available – please see our current offers.
Recommended Pre-Course Study
- We recommend “RYA Day Skipper Practical Course Notes”.
- Please see our Online Store for these and other reading materials plus clothing and travel accessories.
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- We believe that flexibility is key if we are to deliver the course you want, when you want it.
- Course schedules are established on a demand basis subject to bookings received. Current Scheduled Courses with Availability are shown.
- Let us know your time frame and we will do our utmost to fit you in. We do have 3 yachts and 3 instructors!
Accommodation: We offer residential and off site accommodation deals.
Flights: We maintain a watch on special flight deals.
"A very informative 5 days. I learnt a significant amount and am undoubtedly an improved sailor! David was always a patient guide in whom I had 100% confidence, and was a constant source of useful, practical advice." Colin