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Are you ready to take control of the yacht and command your own crew? If so, take the helm and take responsibility of the boat and crew, and navigate a passage under the careful guidance and safety of an experienced instructor during this 5-day, practical, hands-on RYA course. Day Skippers can sail on short passages during the day without supervision, putting you that much closer to your achieving your ultimate sailing goals.
If you are ready to move up a level, take control of a yacht. and command your own crew, the popular RYA Day Skipper course will teach you everything you need to know to skipper a yacht in familiar waters during the day. Spend five fun days on a modern yacht and make the transition from crew to skipper while learning practical hands-on skills like sea preparation, navigation, yacht handling, mooring, changing sails, passage planning, and how to sail overnight. Upon completion of this course, you will have the confidence, skills, and experience needed to skipper a yacht during the day.
When you take the helm under the careful guidance of an experienced instructor, you will learn what it’s like to have complete responsibility for the boat, the crew, and navigation during this 5-day fully practical course. The Day Skipper certification will give you the skills and the confidence to sail without supervision during the day. The sea will be yours for the taking.
If you have some yachting experience that includes basic navigation and practical sailing skills, then you are ready to be a day skipper for short passages. The RYA Day Skipper certification enables you to safely take charge of a 30- to 45-foot cruising yacht with your family and friends for a weekend or a holiday. Skippering a yacht involves work, practice, dedication, and some key sailing skills like crew organization and watch keeping, but the RYA Day Skipper course prepares you to charter a boat or be the captain of your own ship.
The Royal Yacht Association administers the Day Skipper qualification, which proves you have the knowledge required to skipper a yacht on shorter, coastal cruises during daylight. It is part of a series of qualifications that include Competent Crew, Coastal Skipper, and Yachtmaster.
If you’ve already taken the RYA Competent Crew Course, the skills learned for Day Skipper will seem familiar. However, the training is more advanced, and you’ll gain experience making key decisions including what to do in case of an emergency, safety management, and where and how to moor the yacht. You’ll become comfortable delegating jobs to crew members and providing them with encouragement and motivation.
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The RYA Day Skipper Course includes five fun-filled days of practical, hands-on training, along with opportunities to make new friends with your fun crew.
It is a general requirement in sailing that the participant is in good physical shape.
Please note, price does not include accommodation on shore, travel insurance, and any other trip expenses.
Even in Mallorca, there can be sudden shifts in weather when you are sailing in the open sea. You should come prepared with a variety of clothing options and plenty of sun protection. You should bring along the recommended list of items found on the following page.
Whether it’s simply taking friends and family out for a day on the sea, becoming the captain of a charter, or dreaming of crossing entire oceans, reach your sailing goals by taking fun RYA courses with Mallorca Sailing Academy.
This is your ticket to adventure! Get actively involved in the technical aspects of sailing and find out what it’s really like to be part of a crew on a modern yacht. Learn how to steer and handle the sails, but even more important, learn how to work as part of a team with other fun sailors and discover the best ways to help the skipper. It’s the perfect segue to one day becoming a skipper yourself!
Day Skippers who have a well-developed understanding of sea navigation can level up their skills and undertake coastal passages by night in challenging weather conditions after taking the RYA Coastal Skipper course. Learn intricate details about passage planning, boat handling, sailing safety and how to handle emergencies while diving in deeper into detailed navigation skills.
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