RYA

Motor yacht training courses

For more info email: training@aiguaseaschool.com
or call us at any time on (+34) 871 23 03 73 or UK Tel 0113 815 1385

Day Skipper (non tidal) Training Course

This four-day course gives you the opportunity to skipper a motor cruiser on short passages under instruction. You will concentrate on pilotage, boat handling, seamanship and navigation. Taking the course here in Mallorca will provide you with a non-tidal course completion certificate. Aigua will advise you on your application for an International Certificate of Competence (ICC). Following the course you should be competent to skipper a motor cruiser in familiar waters by day. You will benefit further from taking this course if you also study the Day Skipper theory syllabus.

At Aigua we believe the RYA Day Skipper syllabus is the best in the world at this level, and we further support the practical course by running the Day Skipper theory course either side of the practical training. It’s a great way to learn the skills of navigation in the classroom and practically use those skills in the very next days. We refer to it as the COMBO course. A concentrated nine-day course: two days theory, four days practical, two days theory. Download the Day Skipper COMBO information sheet here

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Helmsman Course Training Course

This two-day course covers basic boat handling, helmsmanship, safety and basic engine maintenance. It is ideal for the new owner who is conscious of the difficulty and potential hazards of boat handling in the marina.

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ICC: International Certificate of Competence (ICC)

In many countries around the world, when chartering a yacht or even cruising on your own yacht, there will be a requirement for the skipper to provide evidence of his or her competence. You could not hire a rental car without a licence, so this is kind of same thing but for boats. In practice documentary evidence may seldom be inspected, but it is generally useful and in some countries essential to carry an ICC.

The ICC is available to British subjects or British residents, nationals of non-UNECE countries, and USA and Canadian nationals. Please do check with a member of the AIGUA team to see if you will be eligible for such a licence. You can apply for an ICC with a Day Skipper practical course completion certificate or by successfully completing an assessment. At Aigua Sea School, we run the training courses and assessments; please contact us for further information.

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RYA Coastal Skipper Training Courses

A five-day course for the more ambitious motor cruising skipper wanting to undertake coastal passages by day and night. On the course each trainee will skipper a passage in a variety of situations and learn more about safety, passage planning, pilotage by day and night, boat handling and emergency situations. It is recommended that you attend this course with some experience: 15 days at sea, two days as ‘skipper’, 300 miles sea miles logged and eight night hours. Your theory knowledge should be at the level of Coastal Skipper.

Many candidates at this level wish to achieve the certificate of competence for Yachtmaster Coastal. Please read more in the Yachtmaster section.

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RYA Yachmaster Training Courses

For the Yachtmaster courses please refer to our Yachtmaster section.

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Own boat tuition and private courses

Own Boat Tuition is a great way of getting to know your own boat better, manage her better and, often more importantly, 'park' her better! We can tailor the training schedule to meet your individual requirements. . The course is subject to our instructor being happy that your boat is seaworthy, fully insured for any incidents onboard, has all required boat papers and meets the safety guidelines of the RYA. We will come and visit you onboard and we can chat about the training you require.

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For more info email: training@aiguaseaschool.com
or call us at any time on (+34) 871 23 03 73 or UK Tel 0113 815 1385