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- Start date:Feb 9, 2026 at 10:00 am
- End date:Feb 13, 2026 at 6:00 pm
- Crew Capacity5
- Skill Level RequiredIntermediate
- Course LevelRYA Coastal Skipper
- LanguageEnglish
- ClimateTemperate
- Vessel TypeSail
- VesselGrand Soleil 43
The RYA Coastal Skipper course is suitable for more experienced skippers who have RYA Day Skipper or equivalent and a reasonable level of experience. At this stage of your development, we really concentrate on the skills required to skipper a yacht on longer and more complex passages. The instructors will work with you on your decision making, passage planning, navigation techniques, and pilotage skills. There will also be a focus on improved marina skills and preparation for heavy weather.
Previous experience required
5 days onboard (2 days as skipper), 8 night hours and 300 miles
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Tommaso Gallarotti
a month agoVery good approach, excellent skippers, and clear instructions throughout the cruise. The boat, “La peregrina”, is a bit dated, but that’s part of the charm — its vintage look makes the experience truly special. Highly recommended!
Tomasz Mucha
a month agoExcellent organisation and very professional service. The course was conducted at a high level, and the instructor, Tom, was calm, competent and great at explaining everything clearly. The base is located in a very well-organised marina in Baiona, with really good facilities. I highly recommend Julio Verne Náutica.
Boris Harizman
7 months agoI've had the best experience with Julio Verne! Communication with Jessica was very clear and fast, Daniel was amazing during check in and check out and available for questions during the charter. The condition of the boat was wonderful, clean inside and out and well maintained. Thank you, and I'll be back for more!
Rodrigo Vazquez
2 months agoVery satisfied with the instruction received this week. High quality RYA standards in a friendly environment and fantastic marine landscape.
Michael D. Beil
5 months agoI took the five-day Day Skipper Practical course with Julio Verne Nautica and am 100% satisfied! Jessica was very helpful and responsive right from the start and answered all of my questions. The instructor, Francisco, is an excellent teacher as well as an entertaining shipmate and good cook. We had both Day Skipper and Competent Crew students aboard Nemo (a Grand Soleil 43) and he had us working together as a team from the start. Each day started with a little theory on topics ranging from VHF and AIS to use of safety equipment and handling emergencies to everything that goes into planning long passages (and lots more). Once we were on the water (6-8 hours a day), there was real, "hands on" experience at the helm in plenty of challenging situations, including docking in tight spaces, anchoring, picking up moorings, man overboard scenarios, and more. As Day Skipper candidates, we were expected to create a passage plan for a long sail, utilizing both paper charts, electronic and other navigation tools to safely navigate the boat to our destination and back to the harbor at night. All in all, a great week, helped even more by the beauty of the Monte Real Yacht Club and the surrounding area, including the Cies Islands.