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To make it easier for you to find the courses and dates you require, we have now added our Current Course Availability page detailing current courses that are on our schedule and available dates when any course can be scheduled for you. Availability is always subject to bookings received.
If the dates you are interested in are not shown please email us for availability of a yacht and instructor and we will set the course up for you.
We offer several options for combining RYA Certified Training with relaxed cruising around Antigua & Barbuda. The extra days of cruising are an excellent opportunity to consolidate your new found practical knowledge.
All RYA training is done with Second Star Sailing, our RYA training centre partner.
All options are available to a minimum of 2 students. Groups of 3 or 4 are discounted.
Option 1:
5 days – Competent Crew course + 7 days of Cruising – available to complete novice sailors.
Package Cost:
- 2 Students booking together €1,699 / student
- 3 Students booking together €1,599/ student
- 4 Students booking together €1,499 / student
Accommodation on board is included for the course and Cruise. The Course & Cruise is self catered.
Schedule:
Day 1 – Sunday – Arrival Day after 9:00 am – introduction, safety briefs, local sail
Days 2 to 6 – Monday through Thursday Training Days – Competent Crew Practical course.
Days 7 to 13 – Friday through Thursday Cruising Days – Cruise and build on what you have learned – Antigua & Barbuda have myriad secluded bays and anchorages, as well as historic Nelsons Dockyard to explore.
Day 14 Friday– welcome back to base and evening departure barbecue at 05:30pm
Option 2:
5 days – Day Skipper Practical course + 7 days of Cruising – available to students who have previously achieved RYA Competent Crew and RYA Day Skipper Theory certificates.
Package Cost:
- 2 Students booking together €1,799 / student
- 3 Students booking together €1,699/ student
- 4 Students booking together €1,599 / student
Accommodation on board is included for the course and Cruise. The Course & Cruise is self catered, and days in marinas during the cruise portion are shared among the participants.
Schedule:
Day 1 – Sunday – Arrival Day after 9:00 am – introduction, safety briefs, local sail
Days 2 to 6 – Sunday through Thursday Training Days – Day Skipper Practical course.
Days 7 to 13 – Friday through Thursday Cruising Days – Cruise and build on what you have learned – Antigua & Barbuda have myriad secluded bays and anchorages, as well as historic Nelsons Dockyard to explore.
Day 14 Friday– welcome back to base and evening departure barbecue at 05:30pm
Option 3:
9 days – Combined Day Skipper Theory & Day Skipper Practical courses + 3 days of Cruising – available to students who have previously achieved RYA Competent Crew certificate.
Package Cost:
- 2 Students booking together €1,899 / student
- 3 Students booking together €1,799 / student
- 4 Students booking together €1,699 / student
Accommodation and catering on board are included for the courses. The Cruise is self catered.
Schedule:
Day 1 – Saturday Arrival Day after 6:00 pm – Welcome evening you are welcome to stay on board your yacht.
Days 2 to 10 Theory – Sunday through Monday Training Days – Combined Day Skipper Theory and Day Skipper Practical course.
Days 11 to 13 – Tuesday through Thursday Cruising Days – Cruise and build on what you have learned – Antigua & Barbuda have myriad secluded bays and anchorages, as well as historic Nelsons Dockyard to explore. Spend your last night on the yacht. Welcome back to base and evening departure barbecue at 05:30pm
Note 1: Any meals taken ashore will be at guests expense.
Note 2: The Day Skipper qualification puts you at a level of local waters by day. You will not be ready for offshore, inter island passages. These come in at Coastal Skipper level.
Please read what our past clients think in our Client Reviews
Please visit Bookharbour for the following recommended pre-course study materials:
- International Regulations for the Prevention of Collision at Sea
- RYA Weather Handbook
- RYA Navigation Exercises
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