My Day Skipper Sail course in June 2021 with Seven Seas was a wonderful experience.
I particurarly liked the attention that Angelo place on each of the participants' individual needs. I found both the theoretical and practical sessions very helpful and I enjoyed the beautiful trip around the Cyclades with all my heart!
Keep up the good work guys!
Amitiés,
François
Day Skipper
Courses Progression
CC
Competent Crew
DS
Day Skipper
CS
Coastal Skipper
Make the transition from crew to skipper on a RYA Day Skipper Sail Practical course in Athens, Greece!
With the RYA Day Skipper course, you will make the transition from crew to skipper, developing the practical skills and confidence to take command of a sailing yacht.
The emphasis is placed on instilling the right mindset and making students aware of their responsibilities as skippers, so that they can make the right decisions at the helm.
After an exciting week at sea, you’ll have learnt how to organise your crew, get the boat ready to sail, cast off and moor safely in the harbour.
This course is delivered in English.
Prerequisites
Sea Experience
RYA Competent Crew or sea experience of at least 5 days, 100 miles and 4 night hours.
Theory
Theory knowledge to Day Skipper Shorebased level - preferrably completed Day Skipper Shorebased Theory course
Minimum Age
16
Student:Instructor Ratio
Maximum 5:1
How long ?
The Seven Seas advantage : A seven-day sailing experience.
We go one step beyond the RYA minimun of five days and offer an extended course of seven full days, which gives participants more time to make the most out of this sailing experience.
Our courses start on Saturdays and finish on the following Friday in the evening.
Where
First-rate learning in the best possible setting
Nothing says Greek summer more than the Saronic Gulf and the Cyclades: Level up your sailing skills while taking a unique journey through breathtaking landscapes, ancient temples and dazzling sunsets, taste the flavours of the ambrosial local cuisine and immerse yourself in the best this country has to offer.
Port of departure and arrival: Alimos Marina, Athens, Greece
What you’re going to learn
- Preparation for sea
- Navigation & pilotage ·
- Collision Regulations (Rules of the road)
- Meteorology
- Passage planning and monitoring
- Simple boat maintenance and basic engine knowledge
- Emergency situations (passive & active safety) and the use of VHF
- Boat handling under power and under sails in the harbour and at sea
- Night passage
- Introduction to Radar and ARPA
Examination
There is no examination. Your instructor will be assessing the competence and monitoring you progress of the throughout the course.
He will provide guidance and ensure that everyone is aware of their strengths and weaknesses.
You at the end of the Course
After succesfully completing the RYA Day Skipper course, you’ll be able to skipper a small yacht in short passages. You’ll be familiar with the area of the Saronic Gulf and the Cyclades, a world-famous sailing destination should you ever wish to come back – and this will most certainly be the case !
At your instructor's recommendation, who will assess your performance on board, you will be awarded a RYA Day Skipper Sail Certificate, that will allow you to charter a boat in most countries of the world.
What it costs
Cabin Share : 1250€ or Whole Cabin : 1750€
Included in the price are:
- Use of training vessel and its equipment
- Instructor fees
- Fuel & Water
- Harbor fees
- Course learning material
- Breakfast and lunch on board
- Fresh bed linen and towels
- End cleaning
- RYA Certificate
Special rates apply for group bookings and reservations for more than one week.
