RYA (Royal Yachting Association)
Sailing courses Greece
Sporades islands - Skiathos Sailing school
RYA instructor: Stewart Turner
 Courses
available (May - September)
Five day practical courses are usually held in Skiathos from Friday
- Wednesdays, with 2 extra days spent on the yacht for accommodation.
Flights from the UK usually arrive/leave on Fridays so you will be
able to settle into the yacht, meet your instructor and other students,
and spend an enjoyable first evening on Skiathos island getting a
feel for the place. The course begins on Saturday morning, and over
the next five days you will sail to nearby islands and bays, learning
everything you need to know according to the level you are training
for. The yacht will return to Skiathos on Wednesday evening and you
have two extra days to explore the island, go to the beaches, or simply
relax. In the event that bad weather (unlikely) prevents you from
sailing for any of the course days, the two additional days on board
offer the opportunity to make it up. Alternatively, they can be used
for theoretical / shore-based study where appropriate.
Practical Courses from Skiathos include:
- Competent Crew
- Day Skipper
- Combined Competent Crew/Day Skipper (2 week
course)
- Coastal Skipper
- Yachtmaster Preparation and Exam (special rates
for June)
- ICC
- Powerboat - Level one and two RYA Powerboat
and own boat ICC
- Theory - Basic navigation, Day Skipper, Coastal
Skipper, VHF/DSC Radio and Exam.
- Own Boat - Yachting Instruction, Powerboat and
ICC's
RYA Competent Crew. Duration 5 days (includes 7-days on
board). Previous experience required: NONE
The Competent Crew course introduces the complete beginner to cruising
and teaches personal safety, seamanship and helmsmanship to the
level required to be a useful member of a cruising yacht.
RYA Day Skipper (non-tidal). Duration 5 days (includes 7
days on board). Previous experience required: 5 days at sea/100
miles including 4 night hours. Theoretical knowledge to RYA Day
Skipper Shorebased. This course is designed to teach pilotage, navigation,
seamanship and boat handling up to the standard required to skipper
a small cruising yacht safely by day in non-tidal waters with which
the student is familiar.
RYA Costal Skipper (non-tidal) Duration 6 days (includes
7 days on board). Previous experience required: Day Skipper or equivalent
experience. Theoretical knowledge to RYA Coastal Skipper Shorebased
or equivalent. This is an advanced Skippering Course for those with
extensive knowledge of sailing and navigation. It is the highest
level of non-tidal course under the RYA scheme. You will learn skills
needed to Skipper a yacht safely by day or night anywhere in non-tidal
waters. The course includes boat handling under power and sail,
passage planning and pilotage and extensive night sailing.
 International
Certificate of Competence (ICC) Duration 2 days.Previous experience
required: Competence in sailing to near Day Skipper level. This
is a course to obtain the Internationally recognised ICC Certificate
of Competence that is recognised in most European countries and
is the minimum requirement to comply with most licensing regulations.
We are only able to offer the ICC course to British citizens or
bona fide residents of the UK (EU rules which we have to adhere
to). Included in the course are boat handling, lights and shapes,
IRPCS, man overboard recovery and basic navigation. It is recommended
that you have sailed at least 500 miles and have a working knowledge
of the International Rules for Prevention of Collision at Sea.
ICC’s can also be issued to experienced yachtsmen following
a half-day assessment on our school yacht.
Examinations in Greece
RYA/MCA Coastal Skipper and Yachtmaster Offshore examinations can
be taken in Greek waters. We can arrange for a five-day ‘prep’
course upon our School yacht followed by the examination by an RYA
Examiner.
The cost of the examination can be shared amongst the candidates.
Please contact us for full details and date availability.
For further information about Skiathos,
please visit our island pages.
Please contact us for current prices / availability.
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