Program
Understanding nautical terms and vessel nomenclature including sails and rigging;
Working with ropes and knots;
Fire safety on board and firefighting;
Personal safety equipment;
Man overboard procedures;
Emergency equipment;
Meteorology;
Seasickness management;
Navigation and steering;
Participation in onboard tasks;
Maritime etiquette and onboard behavior;
Collision regulations at sea;
Dinghy handling.
:: After the course you should:
Become a competent and active crew member on board.
Know how to respond to your skipper’s orders and assist in yacht maneuvers.
Enjoy sailing more and feel confident and comfortable on board.
Price
Standard
- VAT Included
- 5 Full Days
- Residential Option
- Shared cabin
- Meals on board included
- Max. 5 students
Premium
- VAT included
- 5 full days
- Residential Option
- Private Cabin
- Meals on Board Included
- Max. 3 Students
Requirements
This is a beginner-level course, so no prerequisites are required.
The minimum age to attend a RYA course at West Caost is 14 years old. All underaged must be accompanied on boar by and adult attending and enrolled in the same course Contact us for more information.
To obtain certification, 5 days of sailing are required. This can be completed in 5 consecutive days (Monday to Friday) or across 2 weekends (e.g., one full weekend and one extended weekend of 3 days from Friday to Sunday).
If you have completed the "Start Yachting" level, this course can be completed with an additional 3 days of sailing.
Duration
Two options are available:
5 consecutive days, Monday to Friday
"Split Weekend" across 2 consecutive weekends (1st weekend Saturday+Sunday and 2nd weekend a 3-day extended weekend from Friday to Sunday)
If you have previously completed "Start Yachting," you can reach the Competent Crew level with 3 additional sailing days.
Yachts
Dufour 382 Grand Large "PEARL" or "TRITON I"
or
Dufour 382 Grand Large "EASY"
(3 cabins)
Locations
Oeiras Marina provides quick access to high-quality waters, with modern facilities to support sailing, including restaurants, shops, changing rooms, security, and parking.
Its location at the entrance of the Tagus River allows sailing in open waters with clear seas or more sheltered waters of the Tagus.
Proximity to Cascais and Belém, as well as easy access to destinations like Sesimbra, is an additional advantage.
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