Where?

Presented at out office and on our L34’s in Club Mykonos Private Resort, Langebaan.

Did you know?

The 9 days Day Skipper is a continuous course, combining theory and practical modules on a daily basis. The course contents, the standards for training, and the procedures for assessment during the course are identical with those of the 5 day Day Skipper Theory and 5 day Day Skippers Practical course.

Who is it for?
Theory:The course is for those new to navigation and seamanship or wanting to consolidate existing skills. The students will acquire essential background knowledge needed to navigate a yacht on simple passages – during day light hours only.
Practical:The course is for those who aim to improve their sail setting and deck work. You will also develop your knowledge and understanding of seamanship and safety issues. During the course you will be able to take charge of the yacht on short tidal passages, under the guidance of the instructor.

Ability after course

Syllabus

1. Preparation for sea
2. Deck work
3. Navigation
4. Pilotage
5. Meteorology
6. Rules of the road
7. Maintenance and repair work
8. Engines
9. Victualling
10. Emergency situations
11. Yacht handling under power
12. Yacht handling under sail
13. Passage making
14. Night cruising
    

Note: If you want to apply for your SAS Day Skippers Ticket, you will need to have the following:

• ICASA VHF Radio License
• Eye test

Course dates

The course is presented throughout the year. Please contact us for course dates. If you have a group booking (3 - 5 or more people) we will try our best to accommodate you on your dates.

Optional beneficial modules (bookings made upon request by student)

• RYA Power Boat Level II - 2 days
• Successful candidates will receive a license to drive a yacht tender under 10 metres.
• Our training includes some free fun: skiing, wakeboarding and tubing!
• RYA Diesel Engine Maintenance - 1 day
• RYA Radar - 1 day
• RYA VHF – 1 day
• Stewardess Training - 5 days

Please bring the following with you:

• 4 Passport photo’s
• Copy of identity document or passport

Qualifications obtained (for essential modules)

• RYA Day Skipper for Sail and Power Craft Shorebased Course Certificate
• RYA Day Skipper Tidal Practical Sailing Course Certificate

Where to from here?
Once qualified as a RYA Day Skipper you can add on to this by simply doing your RYA Yachtmaster Coastal Skipper or Yachtmaster Offshore Certificate.

Course dates

The course is presented throughout the year. Please contact us for course dates. If you have a group booking (3 - 5 or more people) we will try our best to accommodate you on your dates.

Course material

Each student receives the following which is yours to keep after the course:

• RYA Day Skipper for Sail and Power Craft Shorebased Student Pack
• RYA Day Skipper Practical Booklet
• Complimentary Atlantic Yachting Cap
• Complimentary Atlantic Yachting T-shirt
• Complimentary Atlantic Yachting Log Book

Our training includes the following:

• Power Point Presentations
• Dividers (on loan or for sale)
• Plotters (on loan or for sale)
• Training manuals (on loan or for sale)
• Stationary (on loan)
• Pocket calculators (on loan)
• Foul weather gear (on loan)

Accommodation
Free accommodation is on board your training yacht for the duration of the course (including sheets, pillows, pillow cases, fully equipped galley and cleaning products). The yacht is serviced once a week. WIFI vouchers can be purchased from our office.

Food

Nutritional light lunches are provided during the 4 -day theory modules.
Tea and coffee are available at the office ~ always welcome for a cuppa!
Breakfast and dinner is not included in the course fee, however, tea, coffee and sugar is supplied on the yachts. We provide a nutritional menu plan (including a shopping list) for breakfast, lunches not included and dinner typically used when on the sea. We encourage students to cook on the yacht as part of the yachting experience & this helps with budgeting.

Course fees

Please contact us for high and low season prices as well as current specials. If you make a group booking (3 or more people), you qualify for a group discount.