SAIILNG SCHOOL - LEARN TO SAIL

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Run in association with our experienced partners, Poros Yachting Academy which is an RYA recognised training centre, we have a range of courses available from complete beginners up to Coastal skipper standard, operated by professionally qualified instructors from our flotilla and charter base in Poros. Live aboard courses are on the dedicated tuition yacht up to a maximum of 5 students per course. Alternatively we can provide an instructor for your party on your flotilla or bareboat charter yacht, with costs being subject to how many crew are participating.

Poros Yachting Academy

Pre - Flotilla Refresher Course

Aimed at the rusty sailor with previous experience either with yachts or dinghy sailing, this refresher course will increase your confidence and cover basic navigation skills, sailing techniques mooring and anchoring. On successful completion of the course you will be issued with a competence certificate and can skipper a yacht within our flotilla under the guidance of our lead crew.
Duration 3 days

RYA Competent Crew

Aimed at the beginner or dinghy sailor, this course follows the RYA course syllabus (non tidal) and will teach you the basics of being a capable crew member including , yacht handling under sail & power, rope work, man over board procedure, mooring and anchoring, rowing a dinghy, and assisting with day to day on board routines etc.

Recommended pre course reading is the RYA competent crew handbook (ref CCPCN)
Course Duration 6 Days

RYA Day Skipper or Coastal Skipper

Day Skipper is ideal for a a sailor with crewing experience who wishes to improve their skills in order to be able to skipper a yacht safely and confidently. The Coastal skipper course is the next stage from Day skipper covering advanced navigation, passage planning, sailing in limited visibility, basic weather forecasting etc.
Course content follows the RYA course syllabus (non-tidal). A tidal waters course extension can be arranged through our affiliated schools in the UK

Recommended pre course experience includes: 5 days on board a yacht, 100 sea miles and 4 night hours sailing. Ideally students will have taken the RYA day skipper shorebased course or have corresponding knowledge.
Course Duration 6 Days

Note: We also offer the Day skipper shore based course as an extension to the above.

RYA Yachtmaster

This course is designed for those advanced sailors who want to take the RYA/MCA exams for a Certificate of Competence - Coastal Skipper or Yachtmaster Offshore. The 6-day course is split into 4½ days’ training and 1½ days of examination and recovery! The training will cover boat handling, navigation, pilotage, safety with an emphasis on crew and yacht management.
Certification required before exam: Restricted (VHF only) Radio Operator's Certificate and First Aid Certificate.
Previous experience required: for Yachtmaster examination: 50 days, 5 days as skipper, 2,500 miles,
5 passages over 50 miles including 2 overnight and 2 as skipper.
Also note that 50% of the qualifying experience shown above can be gained in non-tidal waters.

Note if you intend to take the examination in Greece, costs for Yachtmaster examination will be the exam fee of £135, plus examiners travel expenses from the UK.
Course Duration 6 Days

Our Tuition Yachts
Our main tuition yachts based in Poros and Aegina, are two or three cabin yachts selected for their excellent sailing characteristics, seaworthiness and quality of construction. The yachts are fully equipped with navigational and safety equipment required of a dedicated tuition yacht to RYA and Hellenic Sailing Association specifications.

Our course tutor/skippers are qualified RYA Yachtmaster instructors and native English speakers.

2008 Prices (£) per person
Course	Date	Shore Based (price £ pp)	Live Aboard (price £ pp)	Own Yacht (price £ per yacht)
Pre Flotilla (3 days)	1 Mar - 2 May & 1 Nov - 28 Nov	-	-	from 440*
	3 May - 20 Jun & 20 Sep - 31 Oct	-	-	from 485*
	21 Jun - 19 Sep	-	-	from 535*
Pre Flotilla (6 days)	1 Mar - 2 May & 1 Nov - 28 Nov	-	395	from 729 *
	3 May - 20 Jun & 20 Sep - 31 Oct	-	435	from 799*
	21 Jun - 19 Sep	-	485	from 895*
Competent Crew Day Skipper Coastal Skipper Yacht Master	1 Mar - 2 May & 1 Nov - 28 Nov	360	430	from 760 *
	3 May - 20 Jun & 20 Sep - 31 Oct	360	470	from 835 *
	21 Jun - 19 Sep	360	520	from 920*
Mile Builder Cruises	1 Mar - 2 May & 1 Nov - 28 Nov	-	430	-
	3 May - 20 Jun & 20 Sep - 31 Oct	-	470	-
	21 Jun - 19 Sep	-	520	-
Examination Fees
VHF	-	-	100	-
RYA/MCA Coastal skipper	-	-	118	-
RYA/MCA Yachtmaster	-	-	135	-

The above prices are per person as an add on to a standard flotilla or bareboat holiday.
Course fees include: 3 or 6 days tuition on board our fully equipped tuition boat, fuel, water and all mooring fees. Live aboard courses include breakfast and one light meal daily plus accommodation on board for 3 or 7 days and nights.

*Own Boat Tuition includes up to 2 students. +Extra Student 16years and over £99pp