START YACHTING · COMPETENT CREW · DAY SKIPPER · ICC · COASTAL SKIPPER · OWN BOAT TUITION · PRIVATE COURSES · PRE-CHARTER BOAT REFRESHER DAYS

START YACHTING
RYA ‘Start Yachting’ is a two-day introductory course where you can test your sea legs! You don’t have to sleep onboard so you can retire to your villa or hotel at the end of each day. You will enjoy a Mediterranean style lunch onboard whilst on anchor in a delightful cove, and then spend the afternoon sailing in the Bay of Palma.

COMPETENT CREW
RYA ‘Competent Crew’ is a five/six day course where your life for a week will be onboard. We meet on a Sunday evening and will not return to base until the end of the week. You will learn the ropes, explore the island, enjoy the wind in your hair and finish the week exhilarated, exhausted and booking your next trip!

DAY SKIPPER (non tidal)
RYA ‘Day Skipper’ gets you ready for your own sailing adventures. This time you are in charge! Each Day Skipper will be tasked with being responsible for the boat, the crew, the navigation, the manoeuvres etc (having the support of a patient instructor keeping an eye on things!) for sessions during the week. It is a terrific course and great fun to teach. At the end of a successful course you will be eligible for an International Certificate of Competence (ICC).

ICC
The ICC acts like a ‘driving licence’ and is a requirement for many charter companies around the world. The ICC is only available to British subjects or British residents. Please do check with a member of the AIGUA team to see if you will be eligible for such a licence. We run the assessment courses here; please contact us for further information.

RYA COASTAL SKIPPER (non tidal)
This intensive training course is for the more ambitious sail cruising skipper wishing to undertake coastal passages by day and night. During the week you will skipper a passage in a variety of situations. The course also focuses on safety, passage planning, and pilotage by day and night, boat handling and emergency situations.

OWN BOAT TUITION
Own Boat Tuition is a great way of getting to know your own boat better, sail her better and, often more importantly, ‘park’ her better! We can tailor the training schedule to meet your individual requirements. The course is subject to our instructor being happy that your boat is insured and meets the safety guidelines of the RYA. We will come and visit you onboard and we can chat about the training you require.

PRIVATE COURSES
Private courses are a great way of enjoying a sailing holiday whilst learning new skills with friends and family. Choose your crew! Your instructor will talk with you about the week you are looking forward to and tailor a course that will suit you, whilst fulfilling the training syllabus according to the certificate you are hoping to achieve.

You can learn on your own boat, a charter boat or one of our own fully equipped training monohulls or catamarans.

This option is extremely popular with couples and families, especially for families with younger children. You get the most from your training whilst enjoying a family holiday. Call us to discuss your particular requirements and dates to suit you.

PRE CHARTER REFRESHER DAYS
If you only get the opportunity to sail once a year, or even less, it is a good idea to spend the first day of your charter holiday with an instructor onboard. This day can be invaluable to ensure you get the most from your charter holiday. We can show you around your new boat, the rig and how to work the sails; refresh your skills at berthing and anchoring, remind you how to complete the daily engine checks, and run through a couple of man overboard drills so you and your crew know exactly what to do in the worst scenario. It really is worth it as you will feel so much more relaxed and confident whilst enjoying your sailing.

Only a basic introduction to the courses has been given here. To find out more please contact us and we can talk you through the courses, the syllabus, and the course to best suit you.

Contact the school by email: training@aiguaseaschool.com or call us at any time.