Are you planning to bareboat charter a yacht in an area like the Whitsundays or Sydney harbour? This is the course for you!
The Inshore Bareboat Charter Skipper courseis a one-day course designed to prepare you for skippering a sailing vessel in sheltered waters during daylight hours.
Prerequisites: Previous experience / knowledge of sailing and sailing yachts; preferably at Crew level / certification.
Seacock’s and thru-hull fittings electrical systems – switches and breakers
Bilge systems – pumps and filters
Instruments – log and transducer, basic engineering – engine parts & spares
Trouble shooting
Water leaks
Electrical failure – pumps, lights, windlass
Engine failure – over heating, fuel shortage, toilet blockage
Stove in-operable
Radio operation
Emergency procedures
There is around 4 hours of practical on-water action on this course
Sailing technique
Tips on sail configuration
Reefing
Sailing in heavy seas
Comfortable sailing
Helming techniques & short handed sailing
Trouble shooting & gear failure
Anchoring technique
Passage planning provisioning the yacht
Using the chart & equipment
Dead reckoning
Best itineraries – Sydney Harbour
Best itineraries – Whitsundays
Best anchorages – Sydney Harbour
Best anchorages – Whitsundays
This course costs $380 per person and includes:
Total six hour of professional training onboard a Sydney By Sail yacht
Includes all safety gear, fuel and instruction
Gift Vouchers available
It is important to be prepared for a day of yachting on Sydney Harbour. It is wise to bring the following:
Sun safety gear
Warm jacket/jumper
Wet weather gear (if required)
Water Bottle
Lunch (or be prepared to visit one of the eateries nearby)
Notepad and pen
Non marking shoes (avoid black soled shoes)
A sense of fun and adventure
This course is a part of both of our Sail Training packages. Why not consider one of the packages to enjoy economical and operational advantages? We have two packages you could consider:
International Crew Package which prepares you for bareboat chartering domestically in sheltered waters, such as the Whitsundays or Sydney harbour
International Skipper Package: providing internationally recognised certification allowing you to bareboat charter yachts anywhere in the world, such as the Mediterranean or Caribbean.
DARLING HARBOUR, SYDNEY - Phone: +61 2 9280 1110 - [email protected]
