COURSE | PURPOSE | # PARTICIPANTS (MIN/MAX) | DURATION | PRICE per PERSON |
RYA Start Motor Cruising | introduce individuals to the fundamentals of motorcruising and provide them with basic skills and knowledge required to operate a motorcruiser safely. This course covers essential areas such as boat handling, basic navigation, understanding the engine and controls, maneuvering in close quarters, and safety procedures. It aims to build confidence and competence in handling motorcruisers, enabling participants to enjoy safe and enjoyable journeys on the water. | 2-4 | 1 DAY | 295€ |
RYA Advanced Pilotage | enhance the navigational and pilotage skills of experienced sailors. This course focuses on developing advanced techniques for coastal and offshore navigation, including passage planning, tidal calculations, electronic navigation, and pilotage in challenging conditions. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of navigational strategies, hazards, and decision-making processes, enabling them to navigate with greater confidence and proficiency in a variety of situations. | 3-4 | 2 DAYS | 590€ |
RYA Helmsman’s Practical Course | provide individuals with the fundamental skills and confidence needed to handle a powerboat or motor cruiser in sheltered waters. This course focuses on essential boat handling techniques, including steering, maneuvering, and berthing. It aims to equip participants with the practical skills necessary to safely operate a motorized vessel and lays the foundation for further boating proficiency. | 2-4 | 2 DAYS | 590€ |
RYA Coastal Skipper Practical Motor Cruising Course | develop the skills and confidence of experienced motor cruisers to handle larger vessels safely and effectively in coastal waters. This course focuses on advanced boat handling techniques, navigation in more challenging conditions, pilotage, passage planning, and further seamanship skills. It aims to enable participants to become competent and self-reliant coastal skippers capable of handling a motor cruiser in a variety of situations and weather conditions. | 3-4 | 5 DAYS | 1450€ |
RYA Day Skipper Practical Motor Cruising Course | provide individuals with the skills and knowledge needed to safely and confidently skipper a small to medium-sized yacht during daylight hours in familiar waters. It covers essential areas such as boat handling, navigation, passage planning, and practical seamanship, enabling participants to become competent day skippers | 3-4 | 4 DAYS | 990€ |
Own boat tuition | Let’s take all the stress out of yacht ownership. We can go through your boat’s systems and practice on techniques to ensure you get the most out of it | 2-4 | 1+ DAY | 250€ (total daily + travel expenses) |
Whole boat tuition | Ideal for families (max 4 participants): Dad gets his Helmsman Certificate and family their Start Motor Cruising, an unforgettable training course for your unforgettable sailing vacations | 2-4 | 2 DAYS | 1190€ in total |