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RYA Competent Crew Course

RYA Competent Crew Course

A 5-day course for the complete beginner. This is where you will find out what sailing and life aboard a sailing yacht is all about. No prior knowledge is required and the aim of the course is to turn you into a valuable and useful crew member.

Course Overview

  • Pre Course Experience: None
  • Assumed Knowledge: None
  • Minimum Duration: 5 days
  • Course Content: Sea terms and parts of a boat, her rigging and sails, sail handling, rope work, safety on board, personal safety equipment, man overboard, emergency equipment, manners and customs, rules of the road, tender usage, meteorology, seasickness, helmsmanship and sailing, general duties.
  • Ability After Course: By the end of the course you should be able to steer, handle sails, keep a lookout, row a dinghy and assist in all the day to day routines on board.

Additional Information

Minimum age: 12
Number of students: Maximum 5


5 Days Liveaboard Practical Tuition

Course Runs:

March - November (Sun 18:30 - Fri 15:00)

Summer 2025 (Jul & Aug):

£1950/person (private cabin) / £1560/person (shared cabin) / £3120 (double cabin for 2 pax)

Mid season 2025 (Jun & Sep): 

£1750/person (private cabin) / £1400/person (shared cabin) / £2800 (double cabin for 2 pax)

Low season 2025 (Mar, Apr, May, Oct & Nov):

£1450/person (private cabin) / £1160/person (shared cabin) / £2320 (double cabin for 2 pax)

Included:

  • Expert tuition from our qualified RYA Instructor
  • Breakfast and lunch ingredients
  • Wi-Fi, 10GB a week
  • Snorkelling equipment
  • Shower towels and bed linen
  • Mooring fees and all yacht expenses

Not included:

  • Flights to Athens and bus/taxi transfer to Alimos Marina
  • Dinners at traditional tavernas

Private Yacht Charter + RYA Instructor

Course Runs:

Year-round (Sun 18:30 - Fri 15:00)

Summer 2025 (Jul & Aug):

From £6140

Mid season 2025 (Jun & Sep): 

From £5510 

Low season 2025 (Oct-May):

From £4565 

Included:

  • Expert tuition from our qualified RYA Instructor
  • Wi-Fi, 10GB a week
  • Snorkelling equipment
  • Shower towels and bed linen
  • Mooring fees and all yacht expenses

Not included:

  • Flights to Athens and bus/taxi transfer to Alimos Marina
  • Dinners at traditional tavernas
  • Yacht Starter Pack
RYA Day Skipper Course

RYA Day Skipper Course

A course for aspiring skippers with some yachting experience and basic navigation and sailing skills. The RYA Day Skipper Practical certificate is recognised around the world and is ideal for people looking to charter their own yacht in the future.

Course Overview

  • Pre Course Experience: Basic sailing ability - 5 days, 100 miles and 4 night hours onboard a sailing yacht.
  • Assumed Knowledge: Basic navigation and helmsmanship with theory knowledge to Day Skipper Shorebased level. It is recommended that you attend the Day Skipper theory course online before taking this practical course.
  • Minimum Duration: 5 days
  • Course Content: Preparation for sea, deck work, navigation, pilotage, meteorology, rules of the road, maintenance and repair work, engines, victualling, emergency situations, handling under power, yacht handling under sail, passage-making, night cruising.
  • Ability After Course: Can skipper a small yacht in familiar waters by day.

Additional Information

Minimum age: 16
Number of students: Maximum 5


5 Days Liveaboard Practical Tuition

Course Runs:

March - November (Sun 18:30 - Fri 15:00)

Summer 2025 (Jul & Aug):

£1950/person (private cabin) / £1560/person (shared cabin) / £3120 (double cabin for 2 pax)

Mid season 2025 (Jun & Sep): 

£1750/person (private cabin) / £1400/person (shared cabin) / £2800 (double cabin for 2 pax)

Low season 2025 (Mar, Apr, May, Oct & Nov):

£1450/person (private cabin) / £1160/person (shared cabin) / £2320 (double cabin for 2 pax)

Included:

  • Expert tuition from our qualified RYA Instructor
  • Breakfast and lunch ingredients
  • Wi-Fi, 10GB a week
  • Snorkelling equipment
  • Shower towels and bed linen
  • Mooring fees and all yacht expenses

Not included:

  • Flights to Athens and bus/taxi transfer to Alimos Marina
  • Dinners at traditional tavernas

Private Yacht Charter + RYA Instructor

Course Runs:

Year-round (Sun 18:30 - Fri 15:00)

Summer 2025 (Jul & Aug):

From £6140

Mid season 2025 (Jun & Sep): 

From £5510

Low season 2025 (Oct-May):

From £4565

Included:

  • Expert tuition from our qualified RYA Instructor
  • Wi-Fi, 10GB a week
  • Snorkelling equipment
  • Shower towels and bed linen
  • Mooring fees and all yacht expenses

Not included:

  • Flights to Athens and bus/taxi transfer to Alimos Marina
  • Dinners at traditional tavernas
  • Yacht Starter Pack
12 Day Competent Crew + Day Skipper Practical Combined

12 Day Competent Crew + Day Skipper Practical Combined

Fast track your sail training with this combined course requiring no prior experience. On successful completion of the course you will be awarded the Day Skipper Practical certificate which is recognised around the world and is ideal for people looking to charter their own yacht in the future.

Course Overview

  • Pre Course Experience: None
  • Assumed Knowledge: Theory knowledge to Day Skipper Shorebased level - either from the study of the five official RYA e-books included in your enrollment + your own experience or by attending the Day Skipper theory course online before taking this practical course (recommended).
  • Minimum Duration: 12 days
  • Course Content: All content of RYA Competent Crew and RYA Day Skipper Practical Courses + access to five official RYA e-books. RYA Short Range Certificate online theory course included free of charge.
  • Ability After Course: Can skipper a small yacht in familiar waters by day.

Additional Information

Minimum Age: 16
Number of Students: Maximum 5


12 Days Liveaboard Practical Tuition

Course Runs:

March - November (Sun 18:30 - following Fri 15:00)

Summer 2025 (Jul & Aug):

£3900/person (private cabin)

Mid season 2025 (Jun & Sep): 

£3500/person (private cabin)

Low season 2025 (Mar, Apr, May, Oct & Nov):

£2900/person (private cabin)

Included:

  • Expert tuition from our qualified RYA Instructor
  • Breakfast and lunch ingredients
  • Wi-Fi, 10GB a week
  • Snorkelling equipment
  • Shower towels and bed linen
  • Mooring fees and all yacht expenses

Not included:

  • Flights to Athens and bus/taxi transfer to Alimos Marina
  • Dinners at traditional tavernas
  • Overnight stay on the Saturday night between the two courses (available for €50 on request)

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