• Start date:
  Apr 12, 2025 at 9:00 am
• End date:
  Apr 19, 2025 at 5:00 pm
• Crew Capacity
  5
• Skill Level Required
  Intermediate
• Course Level
  RYA Day Skipper
• Language
  English, Spanish
• Climate
  Polar
• Vessel Type
  Sail, Monohull
• Vessel
  Boreal 45

RYA Day Skipper – Eco Nelson Station, Antarctica (Mockup Listing)

Please note: This is a mock listing created for demonstration purposes only.
Learn to Lead in One of the Wildest Classrooms on Earth
Looking for a Day Skipper course that redefines adventure? Welcome to Nelson Island, Antarctica—home to Eco Nelson Station and your classroom for the week. This unique training ground will challenge your seamanship, sharpen your leadership, and gift you an experience you’ll never forget.
Sail aboard a rugged Boreal 45 expedition yacht, purpose-built for polar conditions, and learn to skipper a vessel in one of the most remote regions on the planet.

Course Highlights:

Hands-On Skippering: Learn to take charge of the boat in real polar conditions—plan passages, command the crew, and navigate through ice-strewn waters.
Small Group Format: With just 5 students max, you’ll enjoy personalized instruction and maximum time at the helm.
Basecamp at the Edge of the World: Your home base is Eco Nelson Station, a legendary Czech outpost and sustainability experiment nestled among Antarctic peaks and glaciers.
Wildlife Encounters: Share the waters with penguins, seals, and whales as you learn the ropes of expedition sailing.
Arctic-Grade Safety: Train under experienced polar instructors with decades of high-latitude experience.
Sample Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrival, safety orientation, familiarization with the Boreal 45, and theory review.
Day 2-3: Coastal navigation, pilotage, and boat handling under power and sail in glacial fjords.
Day 4-5: Planning and executing a short coastal passage—students take turns skippering under instructor supervision.
Day 6: Emergency drills, night navigation practice, and anchoring techniques in challenging terrain.
Day 7: Debrief, certification assessment, and a final celebration at Eco Nelson Station.

Course Requirements:

RYA Competent Crew or equivalent experience recommended
Basic theory knowledge (RYA Day Skipper Theory recommended prior)
Why Take This Course:
Learn More Than Just Sailing: Build resilience, decision-making skills, and expedition thinking.
Train on a Serious Yacht: The Boreal 45 is a go-anywhere aluminium expedition vessel built for the toughest conditions.
Unforgettable Setting: This isn’t just another Day Skipper course—it’s a once-in-a-lifetime immersion in high-latitude seamanship.

Categories

• RYA (Royal Yachting Association)

Features

• All Inclusive

Regions

• Antarctica
• Polar Regions
• Southern Ocean

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