If you've ever dreamt of setting sail on the open seas, the Royal Yachting Association (RYA) offers a range of courses to turn your sailing aspirations into reality. Whether you're a novice sailor or a seasoned seafarer, understanding the various RYA sailing levels can be the compass to guide you on your yachting journey.
Why choose an RYA Sailing Course
Internationally recognized certification;
High-quality training standards;
Focus on safety and best practices;
Opportunities for networking and building sailing skills;
Enhanced credibility in the sailing community.
Beginner level: RYA Competent Crew
At the foundational level of RYA sailing scheme lies our 7-day Competent Crew certification. Designed for beginners with little to no sailing experience, this course is the perfect starting point for those looking to learn the ropes - quite literally. The Competent Crew course focuses on practical skills like sail handling, steering, and understanding the basics of life on board a yacht.
Requirements: No theory or previous experience is required to join the course
Duration: 7 days of island-hopping in the Greek islands
Format: Shared training (5:1 ratio) or private tuition
Intermediate level: RYA Day Skipper Sail
For those who have mastered the fundamentals and are ready to take on more responsibility, the 7-day RYA Day Skipper Sail course is the next logical step. This intermediate-level course delves into the art of navigation, weather forecasting, and boat handling under varying conditions.
What can I do with a RYA Day Skipper Sail Certificate?
By the end of this course, you'll be equipped to charter a small sailing yacht (around 30-50ft) and manage her crew in familiar waters during daytime, up to 20-25 miles from a nominated departure port. The RYA Day Skipper Sail certificate is widely accepted by port authorities in Greece and abroad as proof of your sailing competence.
The RYA Day Skipper Sail certificate also allows you to apply for an International Certificate of Competence (ICC) to the RYA without need for further assessment.
Requirements: min. 5 days of active sea time recommended. Theory and navigation up to the RYA Day Skipper Shorebased level.
Duration: 7 days of island-hopping in the Greek islands.
Format: Shared training (5:1 ratio) or private tuition
Do I need to complete the RYA Competent Crew course to join the RYA Day Skipper level?
No, as long as you fulfil the requirements above :)
Advanced level: RYA Coastal Skipper Sail
Venturing into the realm of advanced sailing skills, the 7-day RYA Coastal Skipper Sail course challenges sailors to navigate more complex waters and situations. This course elevates your proficiency and confidence as a skipper, allowing you to cruise at night and undertake longer passages, even in unfamiliar waters. It also hones your skills in crew management.
What can I do with a RYA Coastal Skipper Sail Certificate?
The RYA Coastal Skipper Sail certificate allows you to undertake longer coastal passages, even at night and in more challenging weather conditions, with higher levels of independence.
The RYA Coastal Skipper Sail certificate also allows you to apply for an International Certificate of Competence (ICC) to the RYA without need for further assessment.
Requirements: min. 15 days of active sea time recommended. Theory and navigation up to the RYA Coastal Skipper/Yachtmaster Offshore Shorebased level.
Duration: 7 days of island-hopping in the Greek islands.
Format: Shared training (5:1 ratio) or private tuition
Choosing the Right Course for You
At Seven Seas School of Yachting, we are committed to offering you training programmes that fully meet your learning needs. With a plethora of RYA courses available, selecting the one that aligns with your skills and aspirations is key to an enriching sailing experience.
Therefore, in addition to the comprehensive information presented above and on the specific course webpages, we urge you to reach out and share your sailing experience and learning goals with us - rest assured we will then propose the right training programme for you!
Why choose us for your RYA sailing course in Greece?
Pedagogues, not salesmen. We are not interested in just selling a course to you, but commited to rewarding learning experiences for our students;
Extended course duration. We offer 2 additional days of sailing training on top of the RYA minimum duration of 5 days, for a total of 7 days of meaningful tuition
Seasoned RYA instructors. Our coaches are seasoned skippers with impeccable local knowledge and extensive experience in teaching RYA courses. They have all been certified as either RYA Cruising Instructors or RYA Yachtmaster Instructors.
We have over 10 years of experience in delivering RYA courses
We can host you in either of our two sailing bases, in Athens or Antiparos.
Take the next step in your learning journey in sailing with just one click! Gain valuable knowledge and become a skilled skipper through our RYA sailing courses in Greece.
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