5 days out on the water
Meet new freinds
Get qualifications that will serve you well in the marine industry
Ability to charter a boat (Day Skipper) or work on a boat (Competent Crew)
Refreshed rejuvenated and ready to take on anything
This is very much a hands-on course with little time to teach navigation or other theoretical subjects. It is therefore recommended that you take the RYA Day Skipper shorebased course prior to your practical course so you can put those skills into practice on the water.
If you need a Day Skipper certificate in order to work on board a commercial craft, you will need to get it commercially endorsed. You can then work on commercial vessels up to 24m in length, operating in category 5 and 6 waters - that is up to 20 miles from a nominated departure point in fine weather and daylight.
Please note: If you will be working in category 5 waters, you will need to hold both the shorebased and practical Day Skipper certificates, and get them commercially endorsed.
Day Skipper course summary (sail) | |
Pre-course experience | 5 days, 100 miles, 4 night hours on board our beautiful boat |
Assumed Knowledge | Basic navigation and helmsmanship. It is recommended that you have acquired the Day Skipper shorebased course before taking this practical course |
Ability after course | Pilotage, boat handling, seamanship and navigation, Can skipper a small yacht in familiar waters by day |
Minimum duration | 5 days |
Minimum Pre Course Experience: None required.
Ability after the Course: You will be a useful crew member!
Course Content: Basic seamanship and helmsmanship.
The course is best taken over 5 days
We can also run different courses at the same time, on the same boat. So if a friend, family member or partner would like to complete another course, such as the Day Skipper they can do so at the same time as yourself.
To be confirmed based on wind tide and weather conditions.
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Dun Laoghaire Marina
Dun Laoghaire Marina
Space is tight, so bring as little with you as you can get away with. Bring only soft bags (no wheeled bags, frame rucksacks or suitcases).
Full time Instructor, in a maximum ratio of one instrcutor to 5 students
Fuel
Meals on board
The certification itself
Meals and drinks consumed ashore
Dun laogahire Marina. Check in times must be strictly adhered to
Call us on 085 866 7787 if you have any further questions.
All trainess subject to current Covid regulations - proof af vaccination / negative Covid test may apply.
Seven days notice in writing from our customers. Please note that based on weather conditions, the skipper reserves the right to cancel at short notice if he/she condiers it dangerous to take passengers out.