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Course Summary
Course provided by Pacific Sailing School
Located at the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia.
Student Instructor ratio: 1:5
Theory Course: 2 x 16 hours eLearning + virtual sessions
Practical Courses: 2 x 5 day/4 night live aboard
Included: Course pack (theory), all food on board, twin share accommodation on board, mooring fees, fuel.
Knowledge level/Experience: Competent Crew. Essential Navigation.
Course Dates
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Book a Course
Course Summary
Course provided by Pacific Sailing School
Located at the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia.
Student Instructor ratio: 1:5
Theory Course: 2 x 16 hours eLearning + virtual sessions
Practical Courses: 2 x 5 day/4 night live aboard
Included: Course pack (theory), all food on board, twin share accommodation on board, mooring fees, fuel.
Knowledge level/Experience: Competent Crew. Essential Navigation.
Course Dates
Next Steps
RYA Day & Coastal Skipper Package
This package combines the RYA Day Skipper Theory and Practical courses with the RYA Coastal Skipper Theory and Practical courses and are conducted on a Monohull.
Book your eLearning Day Skipper Theory package online and we will contact you to schedule your 5 day/4 night live-aboard Day Skipper practical course on a monohull. We will also discuss dates for the RYA Coastal Skipper Theory and live-aboard practical. You can find the practical course dates on our Calendar or on the RYA Day Skipper Practical, RYA Coastal Skipper Theory and the RYA Coastal Skipper Practical pages.
course Duration
- Day Skipper Shore-based Theory: online eLearning course with 4 three hour virtual sessions
- Day Skipper eLearning modules: 16 hours
- Day Skipper 5 day/4 night Practical on a Monohull
- Coastal Skipper Theory: online eLearning course with 6 three-hour virtual sessions
- Coastal Skipper eLearning modules: 16 hours
- Coastal Skipper 5 day/4 night Practical on a Monohull
Recommended Previous Experience:
- Keelboat Start Crewing, Start Helming, Start Skippering; or
- RYA Competent Crew course or
- 5 days, 100 miles, 4 hours night watch keeping; or
- at least 2 years sailing own small yacht
ASSUMED KNOWLEDGE:
- Essential Navigation and Seamanship
ABILITY AFTER COURSE:
- Skipper a yacht on coastal passages by day and night
- Apply for International Certificate of Competence (on completion of Day Skipper)
THEORY COURSE OVERVIEW:
These unique eLearning courses are accessible from anywhere in the Southern Hemisphere. The virtual training sessions are run from 1800 to 2100 (Sydney time) midweek and can be complemented with private sessions if required. Delivered by our expert RYA Yachtmaster Instructors these provide a first-class learning experience.
The eLearning and virtual courses are delivered in easy to complete modules and are blended with Instructor run virtual sessions giving you the confidence to complete the online exams.
The online course can be completed at your own pace and revisited to refresh your knowledge at any time in the future.
During the virtual sessions, the more challenging topics are taught to increase your knowledge in advance of completing the e-Learning questions. This can enable a deeper understanding and help to reduce the time to complete the exercises. In addition, the Instructor adds to the course with real life examples of the subjects covered.
practical COURSE OVERVIEW:
- Pilotage, boat handling, seamanship and navigation
- Skipper a yacht on coastal passages by day and night
- Apply for International Certificate of Competence (on completion of Day Skipper)
It is important to complete the theory for each Course before the practical to achieve a successful outcome in the learning process.
The practical courses are live-aboard, each over a 5 day/4 night period.
The Day Skipper Practical teaches you to be the “Skipper” or take charge, while the Coastal Skipper Practical sees you skipper more challenging passages and learn more about passage planning, pilotage by day and night, boat handling, safety and emergency situations.
You will be assessed as to your theory, sailing and seamanship skills.
You will complete at least 4 night hours sailing on each course and at the successful completion of the RYA Coastal Skipper Course you will be awarded the RYA Yachtmaster Coastal Course Completion Certificate and be able to skipper coastal passages safely and confidently.
These are both pass or fail courses.
Please Note:
If you have not previously completed a practical course with Pacific Sailing School, you will be required to pay a fee for Australian Sailing Insurance and Registration. Our office will discuss this with you if applicable.
This package combines the RYA Day Skipper Theory and Practical courses with the RYA Coastal Skipper Theory and Practical courses and are conducted on a Catamaran.
Book your eLearning Day Skipper Theory package online and we will contact you to schedule your 5 day/4 night live-aboard Day Skipper practical course on a Catamaran. We will also discuss dates for the RYA Coastal Skipper Theory and live-aboard practical. You can find the practical course dates on our Calendar or on the RYA Day Skipper Practical, RYA Coastal Skipper Theory and the RYA Coastal Skipper Practical pages.
Course Duration
- Day Skipper Shore-based Theory: online eLearning course with 4 three hour virtual sessions
- Day Skipper eLearning modules: 16 hours
- Day Skipper 5 day/4 night Practical on a Catamaran
- Coastal Skipper Theory: online eLearning course with 6 three-hour virtual sessions
- List ItemCoastal Skipper eLearning modules: 16 hours
- Coastal Skipper 5 day/4 night Practical on a Catamaran
Recommended Previous Experience:
- Keelboat Start Crewing, Start Helming, Start Skippering; or
- RYA Competent Crew course or
- 5 days, 100 miles, 4 hours night watch keeping; or
- at least 2 years sailing own small yacht
ASSUMED KNOWLEDGE:
- Essential Navigation and Seamanship.
ABILITY AFTER COURSE:
- Skipper a yacht on coastal passages by day and night
- Apply for International Certificate of Competence (on completion of Day Skipper)
THEORY COURSE OVERVIEW:
These unique eLearning courses are accessible from anywhere in the Southern Hemisphere. The virtual training sessions are run from 1800 to 2100 (Sydney time) midweek and can be complemented with private sessions if required. Delivered by our expert RYA Yachtmaster Instructors these provide a first-class learning experience.
The eLearning and virtual courses are delivered in easy to complete modules and are blended with Instructor run virtual sessions giving you the confidence to complete the online exams.
The online course can be completed at your own pace and revisited to refresh your knowledge at any time in the future.
During the virtual sessions, the more challenging topics are taught to increase your knowledge in advance of completing the e-Learning questions. This can enable a deeper understanding and help to reduce the time to complete the exercises. In addition, the Instructor adds to the course with real life examples of the subjects covered.
PRACTICAL COURSE OVERVIEW:
- Pilotage, boat handling, seamanship and navigation
- Skipper a yacht on coastal passages by day and night
- Apply for International Certificate of Competence (on completion of Day Skipper)
It is important to complete the theory before the practical to achieve a successful outcome in the learning process.
The practical courses are live-aboard, each over a 5 day/4 night period.
The Day Skipper Practical teaches you to be the “Skipper” or take charge, while the Coastal Skipper Practical sees you skipper more challenging passages and learn more about passage planning, pilotage by day and night, boat handling, safety and emergency situations.
You will be assessed as to your theory, sailing and seamanship skills.
You will complete at least 4 night hours sailing on each course and at the successful completion of the RYA Coastal Skipper Course you will be awarded the RYA Yachtmaster Coastal Course Completion Certificate and be able to skipper coastal passages safely and confidently.
These are both pass or fail courses.
Please Note:
If you have not previously completed a practical course with Pacific Sailing School, you will be required to pay a fee for Australian Sailing Insurance and Registration. Our office will discuss this with you if applicable.