Algarve Sailing Centre, Learn to Sail, Introduction Course to Sailing, Algarve, Portugal
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Steering a yacht, daily handling. ropework & safety on board
 
Basic knowledge
of yachting
 
2 Days
  None   None   Basic seamanship
& helmsmanship
  useful crew member   5 Days
  5 days, 100 miles,
4 night hours
  Navigation to Day Skipper Shorebased & basic sailing ability.   Basic pilotage, boat handling, seamanship & navigation.   Skipper a small yacht in familiar waters by day.   5 Days
  30 days (2 as Skipper), 800 miles, 12 night hours   Navigation to Coastal Skipper Shorebased standard. Sailing to Day Skipper practical standard.   Skippering techiques
for coastal & offshore passages.
  Skipper a yacht on coastal passages by day and night.   5 Days
  Some practical experience desirable   None   Basic seamanship, introduction to navigation & meteorology       40 Hours tuition + 4 Hours for exams
  Some practical experience desirable   Navigation to Day Skipper Shorebased standard.   Offshore & coastal navigation, pilotage & meteorology.       40 Hours tuition + 6 Hours for exams