Sailing Courses:
Sapphire Yacht
ing are a recognised Training Centre for Royal Yachting Association with courses from Skiathos in the magnificent area of Sporades. We operate a 4 cabin GibSea 45 yacht from our base with a variety of courses as detailed below. Although capable of sleeping 12, we only take 5 students at any one time. We guarantee that students will either have their own cabin or share a 2 bunk cabin with someone of the same sex.
The Start yachting course is designed to give complete beginners an introduction to sailing a cruising yacht. During the two days you will be shown how to helm the yacht, trim sails and become a useful member of the crew.
It is
available over a two-day period which can be arranged to coincide with a shore-based holiday in Skiathos. The Start Yachting Course counts towards the RYA Competent Crew certificate which can be taken at any RYA Training Centre.
Our RYA Competent Crew, Day Skipper and Coastal Skipper Courses are taught over 5 or 6 days although you actually get to spend 7 days on the yacht, hence making the most of your holiday in the sun!
The RYA Competent Crew Course introduces the complete beginner to cruising and teaches personal safety, seamanship and helmsmanship to the level required to be a useful member of a cruising yacht.
The RYA Day Skipper is 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 w
aters with which the student is familiar.
Our RYA Costal Skipper course is an advanced Skippering Course for those with extensive knowledge of sailing and navigation. It is the highest level of non-tidal course under the RYA scheme. You will learn skills needed to Skipper a yacht safely by day or night anywhere in non-tidal waters. The course includes boat handling under power and sail, passage planning and pilotage and extensive night sailing.
If the array of courses leaves you confused as to which is the best path to follow, then please do send us an enquiry letting us know what experience you have to date and what you’d like to achieve and we’ll gladly advise you of the best route forward.
Whether you are learning to sail with us for the first time, or undertaking a more advanced sailing course you will have the opportunity to sail the fantastic Sporades islands.
Course Prices:
| Course Name |
Price |
| Practical Courses
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| Start Yachting - 2 days |
£250 |
| Competent Crew |
£625 |
| Day Skipper - Practical (non-tidal) |
£625 |
| Coastal Skipper - Practical (non-tidal) |
£625 |
| Coastal Skipper exam |
£POA |
| Yachtmaster Preparation + exam |
£625 + exam fee |
| Other Courses |
|
| VHF SRC Radio Course |
£90 |
| International Certificate of Competence (ICC) - 2 days (includes training) |
£250 |
| International Certificate of Competence (ICC) - 1 day assessment to experienced yachtsmen |
£150 |
Please note that the ICC exam is for UK Residents only |
Company Overview:
Stewart and Pam Turner live in Skiat
hos arranging Charter holidays throughout the season. They have direct access to charter boat owners and can arrange direct discounts for clients and Stewart is also a fully qualified RYA Yachtmaster Instructor who can teach you to sail from scratch or 'brush up' your skills.
Whether you fancy a holiday cruise, self sail, professional sailing instruction, or would prefer to rent a skippered yacht and perhaps be part of the crew, Sapphire Yachting can offer you a paradise vacation on the Aegean sea from Skiathos. Our holiday packages are renowned for their relaxed atmosphere and are competitively affordable. Sail the sea and visit islands such as Skopelos and Alonissos and most importantly have fun in the sun!
Location & How to Find Us:
Skiathos in the magnificent area of Sporades is an ideal area for RYA training with good winds, sandy beaches, safe overnight anchorages. The airport is just 5 minutes away.
Lagoon like beaches, deserted islands, safe anchorages and BBQ's on the beach are what you may expect. You may also see dolphins and seals. We chose this location for the school as we believe it is possibly the most beautiful area of Greece to sail in whilst still offering relatively unexplored waters.
Flights arrive direct into Skiathos from major UK airports (Gatwick, East Mids, Newcastle, Birmingham Bristol, Glasgow etc) on Fridays. Alternatively you can fly to Athens and get the "Flying Dolphin" hydrofoil service to Skiathos which takes 4.5 hours from Athens and cost about 30 Euros return. Excel, Thomson, Thomas Cook, First Choice and a few others all fly direct to Skiathos. To arrange flights direct to Skiathos see our website or 'phone Charlie at Global Flights on 0870 606 4316 www.globalflights.net. Alternatively fly to Thessaloniki and get a Hydrofoil to Skiathos which takes about 4 hours and costs approx. 60 Euros.
For 2007 a Sapphire Yachting representative (in uniform) will meet all clients at Skiathos Airport and provide a taxi (free) to take the clients to the Port (5 minutes). Taxis will be arranged for clients to return to the airport (Free) - Free Transfers both ways
Additional Comments:
- Courses generally run Saturday to Wednesday with guests arriving on the Friday. Accommodation is included for 7 nights and courses run with a maximum of 5 students which allows for a very comfortable holiday on our larger than average yacht.
- At the end of each RYA 5 day course you will receive a voucher worth £100 off your next charter through us
What's Included?
- Fuel, water, port fees, RYA logbooks, bedding, towels and wet weather gear
- 7 nights on board even though your Course may only be for 5 days
- Breakfast, lunch and soft drinks on board for the 5 days of the Course. Dinner ashore costs about 12 Euros per head with drinks
Contact Details
Sapphire Yachting
Port of Skiathos
Island of Skiathos
Sporades
Greece
Telephone: 0030 6942 867451 / 0030 6947 310328
or in the UK 01202 848397 & Fax (UK): 01202 883858
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