Practical sailing
Day Skipper Practical (Sail)
RYA Day Skipper practical course in Spain
Reserve with a 25% non-refundable deposit of €208.75 now. The balance of €626.25 is payable before sailing or training starts.
Course overview
RYA Day Skipper course Spain from Alicante: five-day practical sail training for sailors ready to skipper by day in familiar waters.
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Training includes planning, crew welfare and handling routine and emergency situations.
Before you join
- Suggested minimum: 5 days at sea, 100 nautical miles and 4 night hours.
- Basic navigation and seamanship knowledge; Day Skipper theory is recommended.
- Minimum age: 16.
What you will cover
- Pilotage
- Navigation
- Boat handling
- Meteorology
- Rules of the road
- Emergency situations
Course outcome
Ability to skipper a yacht safely by day in familiar waters.
Included
- On-board accommodation during the course
- Breakfast and lunch each day
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August 2026
Courses run Monday to Friday so weekends stay open for charter. A start date that would run into a weekend needs confirmation first — or is instant for a group of 4+ (the whole boat).
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