SKS practical sailing trips from Madeira to the Canary Islands, …

It's time to head back out to sea. It's about getting your next sailing license, the SKS or SSS. There are some very exciting offers available here:

Prerequisites for participation are a minimum age of 16 years and proof of the SBF-See (German Sport Boat License). Proof of 300 nautical miles of experience on yachts in coastal waters will be personally handed over by the skipper immediately before the exam.

Start: January 3rd, 2027, in Quinta do Lorde (Madeira) on board at 5:00 p.m
SKS exam: January 14, 2027 on board in San Miguel
End: January 15, 2027, in San Miguel (Tenerife), disembarkation at 10:00 AM

Plan

From the beautiful island of Madeira, we sail southwards across the North Atlantic.

After a two- to three-day crossing, we practice some maneuvers and prepare for the practical SKS exam. Bluewater sailing, a long passage using the watch system – that's a very special experience and good preparation for further sailing trips.

We'll also explore the Canary Islands a bit and enjoy the south. Finally, official examiners will come aboard and administer the practical SKS exam.

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Other information

The skipper for this activity speaks english and german. To participate you must speak one of the languages spoken on board.

Prices without arrival and departure, without examination costs and without on-board cash

Next dates

Book now and receive 178€ to redeem on your next Sailwiz

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My sailing and sports boat school is in the middle of Berlin. Here you will learn to sail, drive a motorboat and radio, as well as prepare for a trip on the high seas.
I have been passionately running the sailing school with my team since 2006.

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Response rate: 93%

Response time: Less than a day

Boat details

Our Jeanneau 53 is a well-equipped cruising yacht, just under 16 meters long. It features five cabins, a spacious saloon with a galley, and ample storage space for longer trips. With a hull speed of over 9 knots, average speeds of 7.5 knots are not uncommon in light winds, making long tacks comfortable. If we have less wind, we'll take out the symmetrical spinnaker!

The ship offers plenty of space on and below deck, making it suitable for both leisurely cruising and longer distances. At anchor, there's always enough room for cooking, eating, swimming, and even yoga on deck. The technical equipment includes modern navigation electronics and all necessary safety precautions for coastal and offshore sailing.

Specifications

Model: Jeanneau - 53
Daytime capacity: 11 spots
Length: 16.06 m
Cabins: 5
Year: 2013
Bathrooms: 4

Features

GPS
Radar
Life jackets
VHF
Sounding line
Electric windlass
Autopilot
EPIRB
Generator
Tender
Bow thruster
Shower
Bimini
HI-FI equipment
Wifi
TV

5 · 4 reviews

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Mathias

August of 2024

A great sailing and water sports school. I obtained my SBF-See, SBF-Binnen/Segel and UBI/SRC here. Friendly, patient trainers who use their experience and skills to get you to the required exam level. Despite the training, there is still plenty of fun and they take the time to respond to special requests/concerns. I would love to come back here to broaden my maritime horizons.

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Julian

August of 2023

The theory compact course (in my case SBF Inland) is really very good and prepares you ideally for the exam and beyond.
I also really liked the friendly trainers during the practical training sessions. This meant I was able to pass both exams straight away.

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Jacob

June of 2023

Very good preparation for the exam and future sailing experiences. You can see that all the trainers are very passionate about what they do.
There are always reports of experiences and additional theoretical background on all exam-relevant topics, so that you feel very well prepared the first time you are alone on the boat.

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Armin

June of 2023

I just did my SBF inland sailing/motor here.
Great people, pleasant atmosphere. The teachers are easy-going, but still competent and can show you what is important when sailing.
If you don't feel completely confident with certain maneuvers, just ask. There is no rigid curriculum that has to be followed. You can decide for yourself where you need more practice.
As you gain experience, you will spend some time on board with just other students. This helps you to feel responsible for the boat and the maneuvers and to coordinate with the other students. But don't worry, a boat with a teacher is always nearby if something goes wrong or you have any questions.

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