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RYA Courses
We pride ourselves on offering the broadest range of RYA courses available in Greece. Our Instructor/Client ratio is 1:5 for sailing courses and 1:3 for powerboat courses.Make sure you check our special offers section for great discounts and course packages. For an overview of how the RYA training scheme works click here.
For a full description of each course, click on its name in the panel below. If you are unsure of which course is most suitable for you try taking our pre-course test by clicking here (the software will analyse your answers and suggest the course that best suites to your level of knowledge and experience).
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Click here for our special packages and discounts Practical Courses - Sail |
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| Start Yachting | 2 days
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€390
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| Competent Crew | 5 days |
€820 |
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| Day Skipper | 5 days |
€820 |
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| Coastal Skipper | 5 days |
€820 |
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| Yachtmaster Preparation | 5 days |
€820 |
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| Yachtmaster Exam | 2 days |
€325 |
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The above courses begin every Tuesday at 0900 hrs (as the largest number of charter flights to Corfu arrive on a Monday) from the beginning of March through to the end of November. Courses end at approx. 1600hrs on Saturdays. Clients are welcome to sleep onboard their school yacht on the Monday evening prior to their course, we receive guests between 1800 and 2000 hrs. Please note these are cruising courses. You will sleep and live aboard a school yacht visiting different habours each night and not return to our marina base until the last day of the course. |
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Practical Courses - Power | ||
| Powerboat level 1 | 1 day |
€210 |
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| Powerboat level 2 | 2 days |
€390 |
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The above courses are run as required. Courses start at 0830 hrs. We take a one hour break for lunch and end at approx 1700 hrs each day. Clients are responsible for their own food, accommodation and daily transfers. |
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Shorebased Theory Courses | ||
| Basic Safety and Navigation (online) | 2 days |
€185 |
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| Day Skipper | 5 days |
€550 |
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| Yachtmaster/Coastal Skipper | 5 days |
€550 |
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The above courses are run as required. Contact us to arrange a mutually convenient date. |
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One Day Courses | ||
| First Aid | 1 day |
€135 |
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| SRC (VHF Radio) | 1 day |
€135 |
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| Sea Survival | 1 day |
€170 |
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The above courses are run as required. Contact us to arrange a mutually convenient date. |
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International Certificates of Competence (ICC) | ||
| Exam only sail | 4 hours |
€285 |
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| Exam only power | 4 hours |
€285 |
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| Prep. course (power or sail) | 2 days |
€550 |
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The above courses are run as required. Contact us to arrange a mutually convenient date. |
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Own Boat Tuition | ||
| RYA Instructor Power or Sail (price per day) | n/a |
€300 |
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All prices in euros and include Greek VAT (VPR)
For an explanation of what is included in each course click here.
To view our terms and conditions of business click here.
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Start Yachting | |
Description: |
This course is aimed at the complete novice who would like to try sailing for the first time. The emphasis is on fun and enjoyment and we are sure you will be inspired to get involved further after the course. |
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Course content: |
Your instructor will guide you through the safety procedures and make sure you are comfortable and at ease aboard your yacht before you set sail. You will be taught how to steer a yacht, rope work, sailing a basic course and being aware of safety onboard.  |
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Assessment method: |
Continual assessment by your Instructor |
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Pre-course experience: |
None required |
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Suggested pre-course study: |
None |
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Duration: |
2 days |
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Price: |
€390 |
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Competent Crew | |
Description: |
The Competent Crew course introduces the beginners to cruising and teaches personal safety, seamanship and helmsmanship to the level required to be a useful member of the crew on a cruising yacht. |
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Course content: |
You will be taught the fundamentals of crewing such as knots, nautical terms, sail handling and helming, as well as how to live in the environment of a cruising yacht. Safety is paramount in all RYA courses and you will learn how to operate flares, lifejackets, safety harnesses, liferafts, how to assist the recovery of a man overboard and participate in at least four hours of night time sailing during the course. |
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Assessment method: |
Continual assessment by your Instructor |
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Pre-course experience: |
None required |
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Duration: |
5 days |
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Price: |
€820 |
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Day Skipper (non-tidal) | |
Description: |
A course designed to teach pilotage, navigation, seamanship and boat handling up to the standard required to skipper a small cruising yacht safely by day in non-tidal waters with which the student is familiar. (Min. Age 16) This is the basic level required to charter boats in most of the Mediterranean. |
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Course content: |
Skippering a yacht for the first time can be a daunting experience. The RYA Day Skipper practical course is designed to teach you to "Take Charge" safely and confidently. A skipper does much more than navigate. They are responsible for the complete safety and well being of the yacht and crew. These responsibilities include weather forecasting, victualling, engine maintenance, sail selection and handling, passage planning, watch keeping, navigation and pilotage. |
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Assessment method: |
Continual assessment by your Instructor |
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Pre-course experience: |
5 days aboard, 100 miles, 4 night hours and a knowledge of basic navigation. |
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Suggested pre-course study: |
Our online RYA Basic Navigation and Safety course. Click here for more information. |
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Duration: |
5 days |
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Price: |
€820 |
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Coastal Skipper (non-tidal) | |
Description: |
The aim of this course is to teach the skills and techniques required to skipper a cruising yacht safely on coastal and offshore passages by day and night within any part of the Mediterranean, Baltic or other sea with a relatively small tidal range. (Min. Age 17) |
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Course content: |
This is an advanced course, requiring experience prior to commencement. It is a great way of honing skills before undertaking longer passages. You will learn how to prepare a yacht for sailing offshore, how to handle more complex navigation and pilotage situations and sail in heavy weather. There is also emphasis on night sailing and controlling a yacht in a confined space. |
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Assessment method: |
Continual assessment by your Instructor |
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Pre-course experience: |
800 miles logged, 30 days living onboard, 2 days as skipper, 12 night hours. VHF/SRC licence. A valid first aid certificate. |
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Suggested pre-course study: |
Our online navigation course or the RYA Yachtmaster/Coastal Skipper shorebased theory course. |
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Duration: |
5 days |
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Price: |
€820 |
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Yachtmaster Preparation | |
Description: |
To attain the RYA/MCA Yachtmaster Offshore Certificate of Competence candidates must pass a practical examination of their skippering ability. This course is designed to prepare candidates for the exam. A Yachtmaster is capable of skippering the yacht on extended offshore passages by day or night. He or she will essentially be an experienced Skipper looking to achieve the pinnacle of RYA training. Slightly less experienced skippers can opt to prepare for a Coastal Skipper exam. (Do not confuse this with the non-tidal version described above). The main difference between Yachtmaster and the full Coastal Skipper is in the quality and speed with which each task is accomplished. |
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Course content: |
Early in the week the instructor will asses your strengths and weaknesses and coach you in the areas required to pass the examination however our experience normally leads us to work on the following areas; passage planning, man overboard recovery, close quarters handling, skippering techniques, navigation in restricted visibility, pilotage and knowledge of the International Collision Regulations. The instructor will debrief you fully as the week progresses and ensure that you get time to work on your weaker areas. |
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Pre-course experience: |
50 Days (5 days as skipper) 2500 miles logged (at least 50% of which must have been in tidal waters. 5 passages over 60 miles (including 2 overnight and 2 as skipper) Navigation to Coastal/Yachtmaster theory standard VHF/SRC licence First Aid certificate |
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Suggested pre-course study: |
Yachtmaster/Coastal skipper shorebased theory. |
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Duration: |
5 days |
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Price: |
€820 |
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Yachtmaster Exam | |
Description: |
The exam is conducted by an independent RYA Examiner on behalf of the MCA (Marine and Coastguard Agency). The examiner will ask each candidate to skipper the yacht on several short passages and complete various demonstrations of their skippering and sailing ability over the course of the two days. This will include night and passage planning exercises. |
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Course content: |
The exam can be conducted for either the full Coastal Skipper or Yachtmaster qualifications. The full course syllabus explains what the Examiner is looking for from each type of candidate. If successful, either qualification can be commercially endorsed for those wishing to work at sea. This involves taking an official medical examination and a sea survival course. |
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Assessment method: |
Practical exam conducted by independent Examiner. |
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Pre-course experience: |
50 Days (5 days as skipper) 2500 miles logged (at least 50% of which must have been in tidal waters. 5 passages over 60 miles (including 2 overnight and 2 as skipper) Navigation to Coastal/Yachtmaster theory standard VHF/SRC licence First Aid certificate |
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Suggested pre-course study: |
You are statistically far more likely to pass if you take a Yachtmaster preparation course. |
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Duration: |
2 days |
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Price: |
€325 |
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Powerboat Level 1 | |
Description: |
A one-day introductory practical course covering basic seamanship, safety, maneuvering and the basic Rules of the Road for the operation of small RIBs and powerboats.
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Course content: |
During the course you will learn about basic safety equipment, how to launch and recover the boat and use of a kill chord. You will also learn basic boat man oeuvres including starting, stopping, leaving and coming alongside and securing to a mooring buoy. |
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Assessment method: |
Continual assessment by your Instructor |
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Pre-course experience: |
None required |
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Suggested pre-course study: |
None required |
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Duration: |
1 day |
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Price: |
€210 |
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Powerboat Level 2 | |
Description: |
This two day course provides a level of training that is ideal for anyone from the casual weekend user through to some commercial users. This course will also enable British citizens and residents to apply for the ICC (International Certificate of Competence). This qualification is required by most European countries to validate your competence to own or charter a boat. The ICC obtained by presenting your Powerboat Level 2 certificate will cover powerboats up to 10 metres in length. |
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Course content: |
You will be taught launching and recovery, use and care of safety equipment, basic knots, fast and slow speed boat handling, use of trim, towing, man overboard, anchoring and securing to a buoy. You will also learn some basic navigation and the factors that need to be taken into account when planning your trip. |
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Assessment method: |
Continual assessment by your Instructor |
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Pre-course experience: |
None required |
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Suggested pre-course study: |
Our online Navigation and Safety course. For more information click here. |
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Duration: |
2 days |
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Price: |
€390 |
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Basic Safety and Navigation | |
Description: |
The RYA Basic Navigation & Safety Course aims to introduce the basic concepts of inshore and coastal navigation and safety in an easy to understand and enjoyable format. We are the first RYA training centre to produce a fully certificated online version of the course making it an ideal way to gain valuable skills prior to attending one of our practical courses. We will accept completion of this course as proof of the necessary navigation knowledge required to undertake our Day Skipper (non-tidal) courses. It is contains all the elements (and more) for those wishing to take a Powerboat Level 2 course. |
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Assessment method: |
Online test paper |
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Course content: |
During the course you will be introduced to the basics of navigation including tidal awareness, charts, almanacs and the use of electronic navigation aids such as GPS. You will be taught about harbour entry and departure pilotage including knowledge of buoyage and a basic understanding of the Collision Regulations. You will also learn more about what safety equipment you should carry and how it is used. This course can be purchased online by clicking here. |
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Pre-course experience: |
None required |
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Suggested pre-course study: |
None required |
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Duration: |
Student dependent |
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Price: |
€185 |
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Day Skipper Shorebased | |
Description: |
A comprehensive introduction to seamanship, basic navigation, pilotage, safety procedures and Collision Regulations. |
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Course content: |
Students are taught the basics of coastal and inshore navigation and pilotage including chartwork, position fixing, plotting a course to steer, weather forecasting, a knowledge of tides and the International Regulations for Prevention of Collision at Sea. As well as navigation the RYA Day Skipper shorebased course will give students an understanding of different yacht types and the equipment they carry as well as safety procedures such as distress calls, use of flares, safety harnesses, life jackets and liferafts. |
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Assessment method: |
Test paper |
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Pre-course experience: |
None required |
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Suggested pre-course study: |
None required |
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Duration: |
5 days (or 40 hours) |
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Price: |
€550 |
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Yachtmaster/Coastal Skipper | |
Description: |
The RYA Coastal Skipper/Yachtmaster theory course is an advanced course that builds on the knowledge gained on the Day Skipper shorebased course. It is aimed at sailors and motor boaters who are looking to undertake more complex passages perhaps offshore or at night. This course is a must for those looking to work towards taking the RYA Coastal Skipper or Yachtmaster Offshore practical exams. |
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Course content: |
An intensive course covering advanced navigation techniques including - position fixing, course shaping and plotting, tidal knowledge including secondary port calculations, navigation in restricted visibility, Admiralty publications and electronic position finding equipment. The meteorology tuition includes the taking and interpretation of forecasts, plotting of weather systems and weather prediction. Students are shown how to use this information when planning and executing passage plans. The International Regulations for Prevention of Collision at Sea are dealt with in detail and you will also learn more about yacht stability and safety offshore. |
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Assessment method: |
Test paper |
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Pre-course experience: |
Our online navigation course or Day Skipper shorebased |
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Suggested pre-course study: |
As above |
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Duration: |
5 days (or 40 hours) |
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Price: |
€550 |
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First Aid | |
Description: |
A first aid course designed specifically for those that go to sea.This course is a must for all who sail, and skippers should encourage their crews to attend. At the completion of the course you will be issued with the RYA Small Craft First Aid Certificate. This certificate is valid for 3 years from the time of issue and is a prerequisite for those taking the Coastal Skipper / Yachtmaster Offshore Examinations. |
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Course content: |
The course covers dealing with simple minor ailments such as headaches, sunburn and small lesions through to the immediate response to serious medical emergencies. There is particular emphasis on resuscitation techniques and the “first care” of a man overboard victim. Your instructor will explain the procedures for obtaining outside medical assistance such as “pan pan” and the helicopter rescue service and can advise you on the correct first aid stores for your own boat. You will also have the opportunity to practice CPR . |
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Assessment method: |
Continual assessment by your Instructor |
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Pre-course experience: |
None required |
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Suggested pre-course study: |
None required |
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Duration: |
1 day |
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Price: |
€135 |
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SRC - VHF Radio | |
Description: |
This one-day RYA SRC/VHF Radio course teaches the basics of VHF radio operation, the correct frequencies (channels) to be used and distress, emergency & medical assistance procedures. This course is a prerequisite for those taking the Coastal Skipper / Yachtmaster Offshore Examinations. |
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Course content: |
We use real radio equipment rather than simulators so you can become confident in using the various controls and DSC (Digital Selective Calling) functions. The VHF radio network has undergone great change with the implementation of the Global Maritime Distress System (G.M.D.S.S.) and these changes are discussed in depth. Your instructor can also advise you as to the best equipment for your own boat. At the end of the RYA SRC/VHF Radio course students are prepared to take a short exam. The exam is not difficult and has a high pass rate.
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Assessment method: |
Practical and written test |
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Pre-course experience: |
None required |
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Suggested pre-course study: |
Learn the phonetic alphabet |
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Duration: |
1 day |
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Price: |
€135 |
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Sea Survival | |
Description: |
The RYA Sea Survival course is designed for all small craft users. The importance of having the knowledge to survive if you end up in an emergency situation at sea is crucial. It is a well proven fact that people with appropriate training are more likely to survive. |
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Course content: |
Liferafts, the equipment they contain and survival techniques form the central part of the RYA Sea Survival course. You will be taught about how to launch rafts, what the initial and subsequent actions in a raft are and receive some sound advice on longer term survival. Other topics covered include the design of lifejackets, hypothermia and Search and Rescue techniques. There is an practical element to this course during which you will launch and board a liferaft and practice various survival techniques in the water. |
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Assessment method: |
Continual assessment by your Instructor |
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Pre-course experience: |
None required |
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Suggested pre-course study: |
None required |
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Duration: |
5 days |
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Price: |
€170 |
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ICC Exam (power or sail) | |
Description: |
The ICC is issued by EU member states as a proof of competence and is required by many European countries to charter and operate boats. The RYA is the nominated body for providing ICCs to British citizens and residents. Corfu Sea School is a RYA approved ICC test centre. Secondly, you can take an ICC test. We provide this service. |
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Test content: |
The test can be taken either on your own or a school vessel. Slightly different versions apply to power and sail. See the full test syllabus by clicking below. |
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Assessment method: |
Continual assessment by your Instructor |
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Pre-course experience: |
A direct test is only suitable for experienced sailors. You will need to demonstrate practical boat handling skills and theoretical knowledge. |
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Suggested pre-course study: |
IRPCS and navigation revision. |
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Duration: |
Approx. 4 hours |
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Price: |
€285 plus certification fee |
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ICC Preparation Course | |
Description: |
Designed for those who already have experience but wish to brush up before taking an ICC exam. |
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Course content: |
The course begins with an assessment of the student's knowledge. The rest of the time is structured around the parts of the syllabus that the student needs help with. |
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Pre-course experience: |
You will need to have approx. 2 years boating experience plus a sound knowledge of IRPCS, navigation and boat handling skills prior to taking this course. |
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Suggested pre-course study: |
IRPCS and navigation revision. |
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Duration: |
2 days |
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Price: |
€550 |
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Own Boat Tuition | |
Description: |
We can provide a RYA Instructor (power or sail) to conduct courses on your own boat. |
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Course content: |
Any of our courses can be taught on your own boat. Please note that we will only teach on boats that are in good condition and carry a full compliment of in-date safety equipment. We can provide a checklist of what we require. |
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Pre-course experience: |
Course dependent |
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Suggested pre-course study: |
Course dependent |
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Duration: |
Min. 2 days |
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Price: |
€300 per day |
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