| Prior experience required |
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Some practical sailing experience |
| Minimum age |
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16 Years |
| Duration |
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5 days |
| Number of students |
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Minimum 3 / Maximum 10 |
Presented at our office in Club Mykonos, situated on the shore of the picturesque Langebaan Lagoon. the course will equip students with the theoretical knowledge necessary to be able to skipper a yacht and forms a sound foundation for those students wishing to train further to Yachtmaster level.
The RYA Day Skipper Shorebased course can be combined (optional) with the SAS Day Skipper Shorebased course at a minimal additional cost, enabling students to get two certificates for the price of one.
Who is it for?
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.
Ability after course
Skipper a small yacht in daylight hours in non-tidal waters familiar to the student.
Syllabus
This course introduces the students to the following fundamental topics necessary to be able to skipper a yacht:
- Nautical terms
- Ropework
- Anchorwork
- Safety
- International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea
- Definition of position, course and speed
- Navigational charts and publications
- Navigational drawing instruments
- Compass
- Chartwork
- Tides and tidal streams
- Visual aids to navigation
- MeteorologyPassage planning
- Navigation in restricted visibility
- Pilotage Marine environment
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
Qualification obtained
RYA Day Skipper Shorebased certificate and/or SAS Day Skipper Shorebased 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 Student Pack
- 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)
Accommodation
Free accommodation supplied on board your training yacht for the duration of the course (including sheets, pillows, fully equipped galley and cleaning products). The yacht is serviced once a week. WIFI vouchers can be purchased from our office.
Food
Light lunches, coffee, tea, sugar and milk are supplied during the day.
Breakfast and dinner is not included in the course fee, however, tea, coffee and sugar is supplied on the yachts. We also provide a nutritional menu plan (including shopping list) 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.
What to bring along
WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING
- Suitable clothing – layers are always a good idea
- Gloves (optional) - can be purchased from us
- Socks
- Sailing or soft light-soled shoes – can be purchased from us
- Sleeping bags
- Sun cream, hat, towels, toiletries
- Weather proof jacket / foul weather gear – we can provide foul weather gear on loan for free
- Extra money for food & beverages – cooking on board the yacht is encouraged for the experience and to help stretch your budget
WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING
- Light lunches during theory modules
- Booklets supplied on loan for RYA Competent Crew course
- Charts & navigation equipment on loan - can be purchased from us
- Course completion certificates
- Sheets & pillows
- Full galley
- Cleaning products
- Tea, coffee, sugar, milk
- Foul weather gear on loan for practical courses
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Transport
National and some international flights land at Cape Town International Airport.
The airport is approximately an hour’s drive from our office in Langebaan.
Car rentals from airport/Cape Town
There are drop-off points for the following rental car companies in Langebaan:
Avis
- Telephone/Fax number: +27 (0)22 772 2807
Europcar
- Telephone/Fax number: +27 (0)22 772 1006
Airport transfers
Cape Shuttles
- Contact person: Bill Spurling
- Contact number: +27 (0)82 677 4672
- E-mail address: bilros@telkomsa.net
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Arrival Arrangements
ARRIVAL ARRANGEMENTS
If the need be, we can assist you in making arrangements to meet your transport and alternative accommodation needs.
We make use of a registered shuttle service between Cape Town and Langebaan.
EVENING BEFORE COURSE STARTS (only by prior arrangement)
We can meet you the day before your course starts between 17:00 and 18:00 at our office. Please make arrangements
with our office prior to your arrival.
THE MORNING THE COURSE STARTS
Please meet us at the Atlantic Yachting Office at the Club Mykonos Marina, Agora Square at 08:30. After the first day
theory courses will commence at 08:30am and finish by 17:00.
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Our aim is to provide you with an unforgettable, totally enjoyable experience that will remain with you for the rest of your life. We guarantee you first class training and experience with all our courses |
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