RYA Day Skipper (Sail) - Practical Course
Group Courses up-to 5 Students Onboard
1:5 Instructor / Student Ratio.
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
During “CHECK OUT“ Select “INVOICE“ Then Complete Checkout
Payment Instructions are sent in AUTOMATED EMAIL
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€100 Deposit due within 24 hours of booking.
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Please ONLY book if you are confident you want the course dates you select. We also get charged by the booking system we use when you book!.
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RYA Day Skipper Practical
Group Courses up-to 5 Students Onboard
1:5 Instructor / Student Ratio.
Looking to book a “Private RYA Course”?
Scroll down to “Private Yacht Training” section
If the date you need is not listed email us with numbers of people and dates we will see if we can open a date for you.
IMPORTANT BOOKING INFORMATION
During “CHECK OUT“ Select “INVOICE“ Then Complete Checkout
Full Payment Instructions are sent in an AUTOMATED EMAIL
(Please check your JUNK / SPAM folder for the emails).
€100 Deposit (Non-refundable) Due within 24 hours of booking.
(Deposit Payment link can be found in automated email).
Please ONLY book if you are confident you want the course dates you select. We also get charged by the booking system we use when you book!.
Private Yacht Training
*Mix - RYA Courses*
- Up-to 5 Students allowed if taking RYA training.
- Non Specific RYA Training we can be more flexible. (Contact us)
- Bring family / friends to crew for you during your training or all take a course.
- We are able to mix RYA Day Skipper training with RYA Competent Crew Training / Mile building or Skills training.
- We suggest a minimum 2 – 3 students onboard during a private courses.
- Private courses open to all ages in line with RYA course age restrictions.
- Allows more flexibility with route planning, food, restaurants and training schedule.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
During “CHECK OUT“ Select “INVOICE“ Then Complete Checkout
Payment Instructions are sent in AUTOMATED EMAIL
(Please check your JUNK / SPAM for emails).
€100 Deposit due within 24 hours of booking.
(Deposit Payment link can be found in automated email).
Please ONLY book if you are confident you want the course dates you select. We also get charged by the booking system we use when you book!.
Questions Answered
Who Is This Course For?
The Rya Day Skipper Sailing course is for aspiring skippers with some yachting experience and basic navigation and sailing skills, looking to learn to sail and charter yachts.
Learn To Sail with Yacht Sail Training RYA Courses.
Become a RYA Day Skipper with a recognised RYA Sailing school and Learn to skipper a short passage with an RYA instructor on hand. To give advice and encouragement and ensure your safety.
Experience being in charge, taking credit when it all goes well and being responsible when it doesn’t.
Virtually all the course is hands on. This is very much a Practical Sail Training course.
Pre-course experience – RYA Day Skipper (Practical)
In order to complete this RYA course it is required to have spent the following time onboard a sailing yacht:
- 5 Days Sailing (As an active crew member)
- 100 Nautical Miles Of Sailing.
- Experienced 4 Night Hours of Sailing
- Completed the RYA Day Skipper Theory Course (Online or Classroom) OR have sailing theory knowledge to Day Skipper level before commencing the course.
Students generally complete the RYA Competent Crew Practical course prior to this course and then the RYA Day Skipper Theory Course before joining.
Pre Course – Assumed knowledge
Basic navigation, helmsmanship.
It is recommended that you complete the RYA Day Skipper shore-based course before taking this practical course so you have the theory knowledge to complete the course.
There is sadly not enough time onboard during a 5 or even 7 day practical training course to also teach 40 hours of RYA Day Skipper Theory.
Please consider completing the RYA Day Skipper Theory online or in a classroom before joining.
What Certificate Will I Recieve?
On successful completion you will receive:
RYA Day Skipper Sailing Qualification.
RYA Day Skipper courses can be taken in either sail or motor yachts (This course is specifically for Sail) and your certificate will be endorsed accordingly.
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.
Course content
- Preparation for sea
- Deck work
- Navigation & Pilotage,
- Meteorology
- Rules of the road
- Maintenance & repair work onboard
- Engines checks & maintenance
- Victualling
- Emergency situations
- Yacht handling under power
- Yacht handling under sail
- Passage making
- Night cruising
Ability after the course:
Pilotage, boat handling, seamanship and navigation, Can skipper a small yacht in familiar waters by day
Minimum duration
This course is ran over 5 Days.
All your time is spent onboard throughout the course.
You will be sleeping and living onboard.
If you prefer a longer period onboard check out our Private Yacht Training Courses.
Minimum age – 16*
*Yacht Sail Training however does have a 18 year old age limit for group courses.
Students under 18 must be accompanied by an adult on And Are only accepted on private courses.
For students younger than 16 please consider RYA Competent Crew Practical Courses or our Private Yacht Training Courses.
After Successful Completion:
On successful completion of the RYA Day Skipper Practical the next stage would be the RYA Yachtmaster Coastal / Offshore Theory Course followed by RYA Coastal Skipper Practical
Once completed this will then enable you to charter your own yacht in the future.
RYA Day Skipper is one of the minimum requirements for chartering a yacht in alot of countries.
Please also consider:
You may require to apply for an ICC and a VHF license on completion of the RYA Day Skipper practical course in order to use your qualification when chartering a yacht.
ICC Certificate:
The ICC is available free to all RYA members who are UK residents.
Working Commercially With RYA Day Skipper Qualification:
If you need a Day Skipper certificate in order to work on board a commercial craft subject the MCA’s codes of practice, 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.
If you hold a non-tidal Day Skipper certificate and want to work in category 6 waters, you will also need to hold the Day Skipper shore based theory certificate.
Further information regarding category waters can be found here: ‘Where you can work with RYA qualifications’ has further information on the categorisation of waters.
Where Will We Sail?
During the course you will visit some some if the 1000 islands in Croatia that will include the islands of Brac, Solta, Hvar and Vis all weather dependent, but expect to have an enjoyable training holiday.
Cruising / Training Islands / ports:
Split, Brac, Solta, Hvar, Pakleni Islands and occasionally Vis island also depending on weather conditions. Each night is spent in a new port, anchorage or marina.
Do We Offer – Private Yacht Training? – YES
You are able to charter the whole yacht for yourself so you can take your RYA courses in a more relaxed environment with more one to one training.
Most RYA courses are allowed a maximum of 5 students onboard + your RYA Instructor.
Price includes:
Included:
- Travel to the marina and any optional Island tours and water taxis if you decide you wanted to do them after a day’s sailing.
- Food Provisioning & Moorings
Do you take deposits?
Yes we can accept deposits for all courses that are more than 120 days prior to Embarkation.
We normally request a 30% deposit for these bookings.
Remaining balance must be paid on or before the 120 days before Embarkation.
Where Do We Embark?
Milna (Brac Island)
In 2023 Yacht Sail Training is moving its home base to Milna on the Island of Brac. To allows us to expand the sailing courses we offer.
Milna is an amazing port with a great vibe, restaurants, bars, good shelter and as it is away from the mainland also some amazingly clean beaches.
Brac island is a short ferry ride away from Split Old town ferry (30 – 60 minutes) with up to 30 crossings a day either direct to Milna or too Supetar.
Note: A taxi on the island may be required if travelling too Supetar.
See our how to get to Milna information in the booking system.
Do You Offer Classroom Courses?
In 2023 – Yes We will be offering various classroom courses.
Including: RYA Day Skipper, RYA Yachtmaster Coastal / Offshore & VHF Courses.
Check back as dates for Shorebased courses will be released soon.
Shoreside Accomodation In Milna (Brac Island)?
Yes – We also offer shoreside accommodation within Milna allowing you to arrive a few days earlier or stay for a few days after.
Note: Accomodation in July & August can fill up quick everywhere in Croatia.
All accommodation we offer in Milna is a short walk to the marina (up to 15minutes walk away)
Can We Embark Elsewhere?
Yes – We are able to offer this for Private Training Courses allowing you to embark on the mainland from Marina Kastela, Split, Trogir or Marina Baotic or from a local islands including Hvar, Solta and also Vis.
Note: There is an extra transfer charge for this. Please email us for further details*.
Why not consider a Speedboat pick up from the mainland to Milna instead?*
Contact us directly for more information.
*Transfer charge is approx €750
**Private speedboat from mainland approx €250 (one way)
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RYA Day Skipper Practical Course (Sail)
Set Sail with Confidence: RYA Day Skipper Practical Course
Welcome aboard Yacht Sail Training, your premier destination for RYA Day Skipper Practical courses in Croatia. Our comprehensive program is meticulously crafted to equip aspiring sailors with the skills and knowledge needed to confidently command a yacht on the open seas. Situated on the picturesque Brac Island, our esteemed RYA school offers an idyllic setting for you to embark on your sailing journey.
Why Choose RYA Day Skipper Practical?
The RYA Day Skipper Practical course is the perfect choice for individuals seeking to take their sailing skills to the next level. Whether you’re a beginner eager to learn the ropes or an experienced sailor looking to formalize your knowledge, this course provides the hands-on experience and theoretical understanding required to navigate a yacht safely and efficiently. With a strong emphasis on practical training, our program ensures that you not only learn the theory but also gain invaluable experience on the water, preparing you to tackle real-world sailing challenges with confidence.
Comprehensive Curriculum:
Our RYA Day Skipper Practical course covers a wide range of essential topics, including boat handling, navigation, seamanship, and safety procedures. Under the guidance of our experienced instructors, you’ll learn how to maneuver a yacht in various conditions, plot courses using electronic and traditional navigation techniques, handle sails effectively, and respond to emergencies with calm and competence. By the end of the course, you’ll have acquired the skills and confidence to navigate coastal waters during daylight hours as a certified RYA Day Skipper.
Day Skipper Practical Course (Sail)
RYA Day Skipper Practical Course (Sail)
Expert Instruction:
At Yacht Sail Training, we pride ourselves on the expertise of our instructors. Each member of our team is a seasoned sailor with years of experience navigating the world’s oceans. They bring a wealth of knowledge and practical insights to the classroom and the deck, ensuring that you receive the highest quality instruction at every stage of your training. Whether you’re mastering basic maneuvers or refining your navigation skills, our instructors are committed to helping you achieve your sailing goals.
Hands-On Learning:
Central to the RYA Day Skipper Practical course is hands-on learning. From the moment you step aboard our training yacht, you’ll be actively involved in every aspect of sailing, from hoisting sails to navigating through busy harbors. Our small class sizes ensure personalized attention, allowing you to practice maneuvers repeatedly until you feel confident in your abilities. Through practical experience, you’ll develop muscle memory, reflexes, and judgment, essential qualities for any competent skipper.
Real-World Experience:
One of the most valuable aspects of the RYA Skipper Practical course is the opportunity to gain real-world experience on the water. Under the supervision of our instructors, you’ll navigate coastal waters, anchor in secluded bays, and moor in bustling marinas, experiencing the joys and challenges of life at sea firsthand. By the end of the course, you’ll have logged valuable sea miles and acquired the practical skills needed to sail confidently in a variety of conditions.
See what other students have to say:
“Buy new navigatinal charts.”
“Great”
“Marcus is a great instructor - does not merely provide theoretical knowledge, but explains the thought process and why we should do things certain way. I learnt a ton and look forward to applying the skills obtained.”
“Assistance with booking flights and accommodation, to ensure swift and smooth connections for Day 1 of sailing. Receiving a text message at 4.30pm the day before is not sufficient. You know the area and can advise a lot better, and this would avoid a lot of stress at the beginning.”
“Very very good”
“Thanks Glynn for a good course.”
“Excellent experience with fantastic instructor Glynn Parker on Belina.”
“Some better approach to provisioning might help. Be nice to know what will be on the boat and what is necessary for us to buy. I very much enjoyed the time with Glynn who is terrific! Some of the fees were unexpected.”
“Overall great experience, Will recommend to others, captain did a great job! Bit more pricy then expected, especially marina fees and food per eve - would have appreciated a comment in the booking procedure, - will be back for coastal etc one day.”
“It was a fantastic experience all around! Glynn is an extremely knowledgeable and professional instructor, and the boat was quite comfortable and perfect for refining sailing skills.”
“Martin was a great instructor, with fantastic knowledge and a great attitude. we had an amazing time and added to our knowledge. The sailing and all the places we went were brilliant! Just the best time and everyone passed”
“Great couple of days sailing with a great instructor”
“Robert is natural teacher who actually cares. I learned more in 1st day with Rob than in last week competent crew. You really must have clear standard how you run trainings as it was like night and day with different instructors. I will recommend Rob to everyone, but not your company.”
“Our new instructor, Robert, exceeded all expectations. He was absolutely brilliant. From the very first day, I learned more than I had in the entire previous week. Robert is highly professional, knowledgeable, and also has a great sense of humor, which made the learning process enjoyable and engaging.<br /> <br /> I highly recommend Robert to everyone”
“amazing experience, already recommended further to friends”
“Very informative and interesting practice training. Instructor is professional and really like what he do. Organization and feedback are on the top level. Amazing nature, sea, local food, best crew forever - it was unforgettable!”
“The course was excellent, communication was first class before and throughout the course. Milna has limited ferries to and from Split and Dubrovinik which can be challenging but its not a huge obstacle. <br /> Our instructor Rob was very forthright and direct in his style which personally suited me and my learning style. <br /> Overall not a single complaint and only positive thoughts about the whole course and the expereince.”
“The instructor was brilliant”
“Brilliant skipper”
“I would prefer a bigger Room situation could be better!”
“None”
“YAKOV was a fantastic instructor. Very good examples, patient, knowledgeable, and fun.”
“We had an amazing experience doing day skipper and the kids doing competent crew. Yakov was extremely patient with the kids and answered all the questions we had along the way. The course was thorough and we learned so much. Excellent recommendations of anchorages and restaurants, plenty of swimming for the kids and plenty of sailing time for the adults! We would definitely recommend Yacht Sail Training. Yakov is a credit to the company!”
“The engine compartment was always very clean and without signs of oil leaks.We checked it every day according to the checklist. But in the bow cabins adjacent to the engine compartment, there was moderate smell of motor fuel or lubricant. especially after using the motor.<br /> P.S It was the first time I spent the nights on board a sailing yacht. Therefore, I am not sure that it is normal or constructively possible to improve.<br /> This was the only small drawback during our stay on the yacht and later we got used to the smell and stopped noticing it.”
Conclusion:
In conclusion, the RYA Day Skipper Practical course at Yacht Sail Training offers aspiring sailors the perfect opportunity to acquire the skills and experience needed to become confident and competent skippers. With a comprehensive curriculum, expert instruction, hands-on learning, and real-world experience, our program provides the ideal foundation for a lifetime of sailing adventures. Join us on Brac Island and set sail towards your dreams of yachting excellence.
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