Program
Preparation before heading out to sea;
Maneuvers and onboard tasks;
Navigation;
Pilotage;
Meteorology;
Rules to avoid collisions at sea;
Onboard maintenance;
Engines;
Yacht provisioning;
Emergency situations;
Yacht maneuvering under engine power;
Sailing the yacht under sail;
Passage planning and preparation;
Introduction to night navigation.
:: Skills after the course
Take responsibility as skipper of a yacht in familiar waters during the day.
Price
Standard
- VAT included
- 5 full days
- Residential Option
- Shared cabin
- Meals onboard included
- Max. 5 students
Premium
- VAT included
- 5 full days
- Residential Option
- Private cabin
- Meals onboard Included
- Max. 3 students
Requirements
5 days of sailing (RYA Competent Crew or equivalent experience),
100 miles sailed,
Theory Knowledge to Day Skipper Shorebased standard;
4 hours of night sailing (can be completed during the course).
Theoretical navigation knowledge is required and important. It is highly recommended to complete the "Day Skipper Shorebased" course before undertaking the practical course, as the theoretical component is already necessary at this level to maximize your practical experience.
Minimum age is 16 years. Underaged may participate if accompanied by a responsible adult.
Duration
5 consecutive days; or
2 consecutive weekends (1 weekend, Saturday and Sunday + 1 long weekend of 3 days from Friday to Sunday).
Yachts
Dufour 382 Grand Large "PEARL" or "TRITON I"
or
Dufour 360 Grand Large "EASY"
(3 cabins)
Locations
Oeiras Marina offers quick access to high-quality waters. It features modern facilities for sailing, including restaurants, shops, changing rooms, security, and parking.
Its location at the entrance of the Tagus estuary allows open-sea sailing in clear waters or more sheltered navigation within the estuary.
Proximity to Cascais and Belém, as well as quick access to destinations such as Sesimbra, is also a significant advantage.
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