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Previous experience required |
5 days at sea, 100 miles, and 4 night hours. |
Preparation |
To make the most of your course, we recommend to take the online RYA Day Skipper Theory. Unfortunately, we don't have time to fill big theory gaps during the practical training. So it is best to come well prepared. For the practical training we use RYA Day Skipper Practical Course Notes as a reference book. You can order a hard copy or download the e-book here: https://www.rya.org.uk/shop/p/rya-day-skipper-practical-course-notes |
Course contents |
You will be taught the fundamentals of skippering. Safety is paramount in all of our courses and also part of the syllabus. Our well trained professional instructors help you to skill yourself in the following subjects: - Boat preparation Please bring your G158 RYA Yachtmaster Scheme Syllabus & Logbook. And contact us beforehand if you don't have it yet. In this book the syllabus is signed off and you can keep a personal log of experience. |
What's next? |
At the end of the RYA Day Skipper course you will be confident to skipper a cruising yacht on short passages by day. Students who successfully complete the Day Skipper course are awarded the RYA Day Skipper practical course completion certificate and can charter anywhere around the world! You now need to consolidate your training and gain skippering experience. Build routine and miles in different areas to become a better skipper. We offer several milesbuilder & training trips that prepare you for the next step, the RYA Coastal Skipper Course. |
Packing list etc. |
Please bring a passport-size photograph so we can issue the DS certificate. |
Other participants |
Most people come alone. The male/female rate is about 60/40. Ages differ, on average 25-50 years. The Day Skipper syllabus combines well with the Competent Crew syllabus. We generally mix the levels on board. |
The yacht |
These courses are held on our Wauquiez Centurion 41s.
You can find more info on the boats here: https://www.dutchoffshoresailingacademy.com/wie-zijn-zeezeilschool-de-zeezeilers/our-yachts |
After booking |
On booking you receive a confirmation by mail. When you log in on the website more information on the trip is provided: Please contact the office for: |
Price includes |
Instruction, staying and sleeping on board, use of gas and diesel, certificates, insurances and Dutch VAT. |
Price excludes |
Transport to and from harbours of departure and destination. Common board cash for food and drinks on board and harbour fees. The skipper does not participate in the costs. Theory books and reference books are not included. |
Start of the course |
Please do not arrive earlier than the given start time as we have a tight turn around in courses. The instructor will send you the exact location.
Save time for groceries at the point of departure.
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Parking |
Arrange your own transport to and from Amsterdam For free parking zone, please have a look on the map. Check if this information still applies. |
End of the course |
In general the course ends on the announced time, after cleaning the boat and disembarking. |