Requirements

You must already hold the Local Skipper Licence and be at least 18 years old.

Check our combined courses: Local Skipper + Coastal Skipper.

Documentation:

• Registration Form;

• 1 Updated passport-style photograph (digitalised);

• If you are not a Portuguese national: proof of residence;

• Copy of the Local Skipper Licence (must be valid);

• Education Certificate (digitalised);

• Medical Certificate for nautical sports.

To enrol, we only require the registration form and a photograph. All remaining documents must be submitted at least 1 week before the exam.

Duration

Total duration: 65 hours (50 theory + 15 practical) over 7 weeks.

• Theoretical classes – Weekdays, after work, Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 19:30 to 23:30.

• Practical classes – Saturdays or Sundays, morning or afternoon.

• Exam – Saturdays or Sundays at 09:00.

Boat

The practical sessions include 2 full days sailing on a 10–12m cruising yacht.

Depending on weather conditions, time of year and student profile, these sessions may be run on consecutive days, including 1 night onboard and a coastal passage.

Locations

West Coast offers two privileged locations for your Recreational Navigation course: Oeiras Marina and Parque das Nações Marina. All our locations are waterfront, ensuring easy access for practical lessons.