If you wish to complete your Day Skipper practical course but need extra theory background first, this course is for you! Join us on board for a 7-day course that will include more theory in order to succeed in your Day Skipper practical course. More time on the water, more hands-on experience to apply your theoretical knowledge, and a better understanding of navigation protocols. Combined with a small online preparation before joining us, you will learn adequate theoretical and practical knowledge for the Day Skipper Practical.
Minimum age: 16 years old.
You still need to grasp the theory needed for your Day Skipper knowledge.
You have completed your preparation of Essential Navigation and Seamanship theory (provided by us).
This course will bring your basic knowledge of navigation up to the level required for Day Skipper. It is not an official RYA course so there will be no examination or certificate. You will receive your Day Skipper practical sailing license after you successfully complete your week on board!
You will learn adequate theoretical and practical knowledge for the Day Skipper Practical: Tidal Streams and heights, tidal curves, tidal diamonds, Dead Reckoning, Estimated Position, course to Steer, Passage Planning in tidal and non-tidal waters, Pilotage in tidal and non-tidal waters, Meteorology, including sources of Greek weather information, Light Characteristics, Lights and Shapes, Seamanship & Safety, Electronic Navigation Aids, ‘Med’ Mooring techniques.
An instructor teaching you all the materials and available for your questions.
An extra 2-day on board to enjoy more time on the water during your Day Skipper.
For the theory course you will get a course pack, your own set of navigation tools and a simulation chart-plotter as well as a course pack by post.
| High Season | Mid-Season | Low Season | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun - July - August - September | May - October | March - April - November | |
| 5-Day RYA Day Skipper course (single cabin) | €1,495 | €1,395 | €1,150 |
| 5-Day RYA Day Skipper course (shared cabin) | €1,295 | €1,195 | €950 |
| Extras: | |||
| Add 2 days on the water for more theory | €1995 [single] €1795 [shared] | €1895 [single] €1695 [shared] | €1650 [single] €1450 [shared] |
| Start Yachting - Weekend | €450 | €450 | €450 |
Your travel expenses to get to Aegina are not covered.
Read what some of our sailing students have to say, explore our course catalogue, and contact us for more information about each course and our availabilities to come and sail in Greece!