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RYA Day Skipper Practical - 5 days
The RYA Day Skipper Practical course teaches you how to take charge of a yacht with confidence, building on the foundations from Competent Crew. On completion, you’ll gain your RYA certificate and can apply for an International Certificate of Competence (ICC) — often required to charter yachts in Europe.
5 days
A$1,995.00
RYA Day Skipper Practical - Whitsundays
This comprehensive skills development course based in the stunning Whitsunday Islands leads to the RYA Day Skipper Practical certificate. RYA Day Skipper certificate holders are entitled to an International Certificate for Operator of Pleasure Craft (ICC), which is generally required for a European yacht charter.
5 days
A$2,290.00
RYA Day Skipper Practical Weekend
The RYA Day Skipper Practical course builds on Competent Crew and teaches you how to take command of a yacht. You’ll learn to plan and lead short passages, handle the boat under sail and power, and make safe, confident decisions on board.
2 days
A$795.00
Essential Boating Skills & Knowledge
Australia's complete online course for new sailors, powerboaters and boat owners. Build the knowledge, skills and confidence to enjoy boating safely through ten practical online modules you can complete at your own pace. The ideal preparation before RYA Competent Crew, RYA Day Skipper Practical, RYA Powerboat Level 2, the NSW Boat Licence or buying your first boat.
12-16 hours - self paced online
A$295.00
ACMA Marine Radio License (VHF, HF, GMDSS)
This one-day Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) approved course teaches you to use VHF (Short Range) as well as MF and HF (Long Range) radio for distress, urgency, safety, and general calls. The course includes GMDSS and DSC
1 day
A$395.00
Marine First Aid
Marine First Aid training designed for people who work and operate on the water. Ideal for boat owners, watersports instructors, yacht skippers and crew, the course develops practical emergency response skills for marine environments and leads to the nationally recognised Statement of Attainment HLTAID011 – Provide First Aid.
1 day + 3-4 hours online
A$395.00
RYA Day Skipper / Watchleader Theory
Build the knowledge and confidence to skipper a sailing yacht or powerboat safely. Learn navigation, chartwork, weather, passage planning and practical seamanship through the internationally recognised RYA Day Skipper shorebased course.
5 days - classroom
A$1,595.00
Day Skipper Fast Track
Learn to skipper your own charter yacht in just 4 weeks Go from complete beginner to confident skipper with this intensive, hands-on sailing programme. Train on spectacular Sydney Harbour and gain internationally recognised RYA qualifications including the RYA Day Skipper certificate and ICC (International Certificate of Competence).
4 weeks
A$6,490.00
International Certificate of Competence (ICC)
As a skipper, it is important to be aware of the qualification requirements when operating a vessel in foreign waters. For recreational boating—particularly when chartering in countries such as Greece or Croatia—the International Certificate of Competence (ICC) is commonly accepted by local maritime authorities and charter companies as evidence of boating competence.
4 - 7 hours
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