RYA/CBES DAY SKIPPER PRACTICAL - SAILThe Day Skipper practical course is conducted onboard a cruising yacht to teach pilotage, navigation, seamanship and boat handling up to a standard required to skipper a small cruising yacht safely by day in tidal waters. Training takes place on our 40 foot training yacht in the Hauraki Gulf. The award of the Day Skipper certificate is based on your skills assessed throughout the week and made by the instructor on board. Qualification:The successful candidate will receive: RYA/CBES Day Skipper Certificate Duration and Start Dates:Course duration is 5 days. Class Size:Class sizes are kept at a level to maintain a 5:1 student/instructor ratio. Entry Requirement:Candidates must be at least 18 years of age. Candidates must have logged 5 days at sea, 100 nm and 4 night hours on a sailing yacht. Holding a Boatmaster Certificate or RYA Day Skipper Shorebased certificate would be advantageous but is not mandatory. Fees:Domestic Students: NZ$1,600.00 Student Benefits:Student loans and allowances are not available for this package. Accreditation:This course is accredited with the Royal Yachting Association (RYA) of Southampton, UK who will issue the Certificate of Competency, and by Coastguard Boating Education. Further Information & EnrolmentsPlease click here to request an information/enrolment pack. |
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