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Day Skipper Course

RYA Day Skipper Course
47 reviews
Conviértete en patrón de embarcaciones y adquiere la experiencia necesaria para navegar durante el día con el curso de Day Skipper de la RYA. El curso está destinado a navegantes principiantes que tienen nociones básicas de navegación.
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Place Start Plazas Price
Gibraltar,
From 15 Feb to 20 Feb
15 Feb
6 days
5 More information Reserve for 900€
,
From 15 Feb to 15 Feb
15 Feb
1 day
50 More information Reserve for 560€
Baiona, Pontevedra
From 16 Feb. to 20 Feb. MTWThF from 10:00 to 18:00
16 Feb
5 days
5 More information Reserve for 899€
Barcelona, Barcelona
From 16 Feb to 20 Feb
16 Feb
5 days
8 More information Reserve for 690€
Gibraltar, Gibraltar
From 22 Feb to 27 Feb
22 Feb
6 days
5 More information Reserve for 900€
Gibraltar,
From 22 Feb to 27 Feb
22 Feb
6 days
5 More information Reserve for 900€
,
From 23 Feb to 1 Mar
23 Feb
7 days
5 More information Reserve for 1,215€
Olbia,
From 25 Feb to 1 Mar
25 Feb
5 days
0 More information No availability
Gibraltar, Gibraltar
From 8 Mar to 13 Mar
8 Mar
6 days
5 More information Reserve for 900€
Baiona, Pontevedra
From 9 Mar. to 13 Mar. MTWThF from 10:00 to 18:00
9 Mar
5 days
3 More information Reserve for 899€
Barcelona, Barcelona
From 16 Mar to 20 Mar
16 Mar
5 days
8 More information Reserve for 690€
Badalona, Barcelona
From 17 Mar. to 21 Mar. MTWThF from 09:30 to 18:30
17 Mar
5 days
5 More information Reserve for 890€
Olbia,
From 25 Mar to 29 Mar
25 Mar
5 days
1 More information Reserve for 750€
Badalona, Barcelona
From 27 Mar. to 5 Apr. MTWThF from 09:30 to 18:30
27 Mar
10 days
5 More information Reserve for 890€
Gibraltar,
From 28 Mar to 3 Apr
28 Mar
7 days
0 More information No availability
Gibraltar,
From 29 Mar to 3 Apr
29 Mar
6 days
5 More information Reserve for 900€
Olbia,
From 1 Apr to 6 Apr
1 Apr
6 days
2 More information Reserve for 850€
Barcelona, Barcelona
From 13 Apr to 17 Apr
13 Apr
5 days
8 More information Reserve for 690€
Badalona, Barcelona
From 20 Apr. to 24 Apr. MTWThF from 09:30 to 18:30
20 Apr
5 days
5 More information Reserve for 890€
Baiona, Pontevedra
From 27 Apr. to 1 May. MTWThF from 10:00 to 18:00
27 Apr
5 days
5 More information Reserve for 899€
Olbia,
From 29 Apr to 3 May
29 Apr
5 days
4 More information Reserve for 765€
Chiavari, Genova
From 3 May to 8 May
3 May
6 days
0 More information No availability
Olbia,
From 6 May to 10 May
6 May
5 days
5 More information Reserve for 765€
Chiavari, Genova
From 10 May to 15 May
10 May
6 days
0 More information No availability
Olbia,
From 11 May to 17 May
11 May
7 days
0 More information No availability
Olbia,
From 13 May to 17 May
13 May
5 days
0 More information No availability
Chiavari, Genova
From 17 May to 22 May
17 May
6 days
4 More information Reserve for 1,050€
Barcelona, Barcelona
From 18 May to 22 May
18 May
5 days
8 More information Reserve for 690€
Olbia,
From 20 May to 24 May
20 May
5 days
5 More information Reserve for 765€
Chiavari, Genova
From 24 May to 29 May
24 May
6 days
2 More information Reserve for 1,050€
Badalona, Barcelona
From 25 May. to 29 May. MTWThF from 09:30 to 18:30
25 May
5 days
5 More information Reserve for 890€
Olbia,
From 27 May to 31 May
27 May
5 days
5 More information Reserve for 765€
Olbia,
From 31 May to 6 Jun
31 May
7 days
4 More information Reserve for 855€
Chiavari, Genova
From 31 May to 5 Jun
31 May
6 days
4 More information Reserve for 1,050€
Olbia,
From 7 Jun to 13 Jun
7 Jun
7 days
0 More information No availability
Chiavari, Genova
From 7 Jun to 12 Jun
7 Jun
6 days
0 More information No availability
Olbia,
From 14 Jun to 20 Jun
14 Jun
7 days
0 More information No availability
Chiavari, Genova
From 14 Jun to 19 Jun
14 Jun
6 days
4 More information Reserve for 1,050€
Baiona, Pontevedra
From 15 Jun. to 19 Jun. MTWThF from 10:00 to 18:00
15 Jun
5 days
5 More information Reserve for 899€
Olbia,
From 21 Jun to 27 Jun
21 Jun
7 days
0 More information No availability
Chiavari, Genova
From 21 Jun to 26 Jun
21 Jun
6 days
0 More information No availability
Olbia,
From 28 Jun to 4 Jul
28 Jun
7 days
4 More information Reserve for 945€
Chiavari, Genova
From 28 Jun to 3 Jul
28 Jun
6 days
4 More information Reserve for 1,050€
Olbia,
From 5 Jul to 11 Jul
5 Jul
7 days
5 More information Reserve for 945€
Baiona, Pontevedra
From 6 Jul. to 10 Jul. MTWThF from 10:00 to 18:00
6 Jul
5 days
3 More information Reserve for 999€
Olbia,
From 12 Jul to 18 Jul
12 Jul
7 days
5 More information Reserve for 945€
Olbia,
From 19 Jul to 25 Jul
19 Jul
7 days
5 More information Reserve for 945€
Olbia,
From 26 Jul to 1 Aug
26 Jul
7 days
5 More information Reserve for 945€
Olbia,
From 2 Aug to 8 Aug
2 Aug
7 days
0 More information No availability
Olbia,
From 16 Aug to 22 Aug
16 Aug
7 days
5 More information Reserve for 945€
Olbia,
From 23 Aug to 29 Aug
23 Aug
7 days
5 More information Reserve for 945€
Baiona, Pontevedra
From 24 Aug. to 28 Aug. MTWThF from 10:00 to 18:00
24 Aug
5 days
5 More information Reserve for 999€
Olbia,
From 30 Aug to 5 Sep
30 Aug
7 days
0 More information No availability
Olbia,
From 6 Sep to 12 Sep
6 Sep
7 days
0 More information No availability
Olbia,
From 13 Sep to 19 Sep
13 Sep
7 days
5 More information Reserve for 855€
Baiona, Pontevedra
From 14 Sep. to 18 Sep. MTWThF from 10:00 to 18:00
14 Sep
5 days
5 More information Reserve for 899€
Olbia,
From 20 Sep to 26 Sep
20 Sep
7 days
5 More information Reserve for 855€
Olbia,
From 27 Sep to 3 Oct
27 Sep
7 days
0 More information No availability
Baiona, Pontevedra
From 12 Oct. to 16 Oct. MTWThF from 10:00 to 18:00
12 Oct
5 days
5 More information Reserve for 899€
Baiona, Pontevedra
From 9 Nov. to 13 Nov. MTWThF from 10:00 to 18:00
9 Nov
5 days
5 More information Reserve for 899€
Baiona, Pontevedra
From 14 Dec. to 18 Dec. MTWThF from 10:00 to 18:00
14 Dec
5 days
5 More information Reserve for 899€
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Frequent questions
  • ⭐ ¿En qué consiste el curso de Day Skipper?
    Es el primer curso que nos habilitará para navegar como patrones de pequeñas embarcaciones a vela en aguas que conozcamos durante la salida y la puesta de sol y cerca de la costa.
  • ➡️ ¿Es necesario tener experiencia previa en navegación?
    Sí, antes de hacer este curso se recomienda haber navegado anteriormente al menos durante cinco días habiendo recorrido un mínimo de 100 millas náuticas.
  • ✍ ¿El curso de Day Skipper tiene examen teórico?
    Es recomendable realizar el curso teórico de Day Skipper para adquirir los conocimientos necesarios y que cuenta con un test final que acredita la formación.
  • ✅ ¿Hay edad mínima para hacer el curso de Day Skipper?
    La edad mínima para realizar el curso de Day Skipper de la RYA son 16 años y, además, deberás llevar una autorización firmada por tus padres o tutores legales.
  • ❗ ¿Cuánto dura el curso de Day Skipper de la RYA?
    El curso de Day Skipper de la Royal Yachting Association tiene una duración de 5 días, en los que los alumnos aprenderán lo necesario para empezar a navegar de forma autónoma.
  • ⚡ ¿Cuánto cuesta el curso de Day Skipper?
    El precio del curso de Day Skipper de la RYA es muy variable. La diferencia depende de la zona, la época del año y el prestigio de la escuela, entre otros.
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User reviews about Day Skipper Course
4.94/5
Average grade
17
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A fantastic sailing and team building experience. During the Day Skipper I grew both technically and personally. Our instructor Wim handled every situation with calmness and a smile. We were five students who of course made mistakes, but thanks to his patience and perseverance, every mistake became a chance to learn.
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Anastasia April of 2025
I have joined the Competent Crew course, it was my first experience on a boat! William is a truly incredible instructor and capitan. Despite the rain, the wind or other challenges he was always calm and positive! He embraced our mistakes with poise and humour hoping they would help us to learn! Looking forward to back!
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Pavel September of 2025
I did an RYA Day skipper course with Saby as my instructur. Everything was great! This was an intensive course, but that is exactly what I wanted. I truly felt like the amount of knowledge gained was worth the price!

Saby was a great instructor that showed a lot of passion for both sailing and teaching! Thanks a lot!
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Melanie July of 2025
Great week learning how to sail with William. He has two boats and I was on the boat with more experienced crew. Had my own very comfortable cabin. Only 3 crew so we all got to skipper for two days each. It was fun, exhilarating and of course stunning scenery. William is patient and has a ton of knowledge to share. Hug
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Fredrik August of 2025
An incredible week in Sardinia. The scenery didn’t disappoint but the best of all was the sailing instructed and guided by William! A truly passionate and professional sailor, and also the kindest and one of the most knowledgeable persons about life at sea I’ve met. His way of instructing, and being a host on the boat,
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I really enjoyed the experience - Nacho was an excellent instructor who got the most out of everything: the weather, the boat and those on the course. Everyone who joined the course was great company and I really enjoyed the sailing, the learning and the time on shore.
I would recommend people book a private cabin.
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  • Day Skipper Course

    El  Day Skipper Course de la Royal Yachting Association es la primera formación que nos habilitará para navegar como patrones de pequeñas embarcaciones a vela en aguas que conozcamos durante la salida y la puesta de sol y cerca de la costa. Este certificado sería el equivalente a la Licencia de Navegación o el título de Patrón de Navegación Básica en España, con la diferencia de que el "Day Skipper" no está recomendado para la navegación nocturna.

    Además, si no tenemos los conocimientos téoricos suficientes, la RYA recomienda realizar previamente el curso teórico de Day Skipper, un curso de 40 horas que puede realizarse presencialmente o a distancia y que incluye un test final para acreditar la asimilación de conocimientos. A diferencia de la formación de los títulos náuticas en España, la RYA incluye formación en navegación electrónica en este curso.
  • Contenido del Day Skipper Course

    El curso de Day Skipper de la Royal Yachting Association está compuesto por los siguientes contenidos:
    • Preparación para el mar, trabajo de cubierta.
    • Navegación.
    • Patronía.
    • Meteorología.
    • Reglamento Internacional.
    • Trabajos de mantenimiento y reparación.
    • Motores.
    • Avituallamiento.
    • Situaciones de emergencia.
    • Manejo de barcos a motor y manejo de velas.
    • Travesías nocturnas.
    • Uso de cartas de navegación en papel y electrónicas, llamadas DSC.
    • Uso de la radio.
    • Uso de bengalas, arneses de seguridad, salvavidas y balsas.
  • Características del Day Skipper Course

    El curso de Day Skipper de la RYA se caracteriza por tener una duración total de cinco días completos, durante los cuales los alumnos aprenden lo necesario para empezar a navegar de forma autónoma. Además, antes de hacer este curso se recomienda haber navegado anteriormente al menos 5 días habiendo recorrido un mínimo de 100 millas, experiencia que si no tenemos, podemos obtener realizando previamente el curso de Competent crew.

    Por otro parte, la edad mínima requerida para poder realizar este curso de la Royal Yachting Association son 16 años.
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