Trip Highlights
Our fully RYA qualified instructors are on hand to help you to qualify for the next step on the yacht sailing ladder. Whether you are a complete beginner and looking to take the helm on Flotilla for the first time, or wanting to move on from Crew to Skipper – you can do it all at Vounaki!This course will enable you to skipper a yacht by day or night in familiar waters, incorporating pilotage, navigation and boat handing.
A comprehensive introduction to chart work, navigation and meteorology. An invaluable insight into learning how to make decisions on board.
Pre-course experience
5 days seas time, 100 miles tidal waters and 4 night hours. Day Skipper Theory knowledge essential.
Weekly on Sundays.
Price Details
Price
From: GBP749 per person (5 Days)
Price Includes
Itinerary
Ability after courseSkipper a small yacht in familiar water by day.
Pre-course experience
5 Days sailing, 100 miles, 4 night hours and theory.
Pre-exam experience
10 Days sailing, 200 miles, 8 night hours and theory.
Day skipper theory knowledge essential. To do the day skipper practical course you require a full working knowledge of the theory, including: chartwork, navigation, how to plot a course, how to plot estimated position and leeway, application of deviation and variation, plotting transits, making a passage plan, iala bouyage system, light characteristics, safety & emergency equipment.
Duration
5 days and 5 nights
Meals
Breakfasts, lunches and one evening meal included. excluding special dietary requirements.





