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- Start date:Jun 30, 2025 at 9:00 am
- End date:Jul 6, 2025 at 5:00 pm
- Crew Capacity5
- Skill Level RequiredAdvanced
- Course LevelRYA Yachtmaster prep
- LanguageEnglish
- ClimateTemperate
- Vessel TypeSail
- VesselGrand Soleil 43
To obtain the RYA/MCA Yachtmaster Offshore qualification, candidates must pass a practical examination of their sailing and skippering ability. You must demonstrate that you can captain a yacht on extended offshore voyages, day or night, safely and competently, dealing with any problems that arise.
At the beginning of the week, you will be assessed on your strengths and weaknesses, and then for the rest of the week we will work with you to improve your practical skills and update your theoretical knowledge… In particular, we are likely to focus on: passage planning, overboard casualty recovery, close quarters boat handling, skippering techniques, navigation in restricted visibility, pilotage and knowledge of the International Collision Regulations.
Before joining the course, you must have theoretical knowledge to the level of the Yachtmaster shore-based theory course, plus RYA Coastal Skipper or equivalent practical levels of skill and experience.
During the exam at the end of the week, the examiner will ask each candidate to skipper the yacht on several short passages and complete several demonstrations of their skippering and sailing skills over the weekend, including all aspects of the yachtmaster theory course.
Previous experience required
Time at sea 50 days, 5 days as skipper, 2500 miles logged within the previous 10 years, 5 voyages of more than 60 miles, including 2 with overnight stay and 2 as skipper (half of the time at sea to qualify must have been in tidal waters). Current VHF radio operator’s certificate and first aid certificate.
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Boris Harizman
a month 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!
Francois Zbinden
in the last week. We had a great time sailing in Galicia on the boat Fix by Jules Verne. The team was very nice and professional. We can highly recommend them and would love to come back.
Michael D. Beil
a week 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.
Andreas Bartels
10 months agoWe chartered a 31.5 Nautilus by Jessica und Daniel by Julio Verne Nautica in Baiona. We had a great time in Galicia - and a perfect service- five stars!!!! Thank you guys for this wunderful experience🤩
Bo Cure
2 months agoJessica was very quick and helpful in booking our boat trip within hours of our request. Ivan was an amazing captain and guide! Highly recommended!