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Fastrack Courses

Do you fancy a career as a professional Skipper? You can realise your dream by enrolling on one of our modular Fastrack courses. This will take you from novice to Yachtmaster Offshore in just 14 weeks for just £7,995 half board and includes all exam fees and examiner´s travel expenses.
The course is split into 3 logical and individually bookable modules of 4 and 6 weeks duration. These take you from novice to Day Skipper in 4 weeks; Day Skipper to Yachtmaster Coastal in 4 weeks and Yachtmaster Coastal to Yachtmaster Offshore in 6 weeks.

A Fastrack course is tough and requires commitment from both the school and the student. We guarantee to give you 100% commitment but we expect the same in return.   If you are a complete novice, you might be worried that you may not enjoy life afloat and understandably be reluctant to commit to a 14 week programme. Likewise, if you have prior sailing experience, you may not wish to waste time and money repeating courses you have already done. The modular design of our course allows you to book modules individually without being penalised financially if you subsequently choose to do another one or two modules.  We can also tailor a programme to suit your individual needs if you would like to start at Module 2 but do not have the Short Range or First Aid certificate for example - contact us for a quote for your specific requirements.

During your Fastrack course you will visit many different ports in Portugal, Spain, Gibraltar and Morocco. You will be taught by a variety of instructors, in various weather conditions.

The sailing industry is booming and there are plenty of job opportunities for newly qualified commercially endorsed Yachtmasters. There is also the possibility for suitable candidates to gain your Cruising Instructor´s certificate and work for us.

Module 1
Novice to Day Skipper in 4 weeks - £2,150
RYA Qualifications gained
Competent Crew
Day Skipper Shorebased
Day Skipper Practical
Short Range Certificate
First Aid

In-house courses
Skippering Experience
Days on the water: 15
Days in the classroom: 7
Module 2
Day Skipper to Yachtmaster Coastal in 4 weeks - £2,485
RYA Qualifications gained
Coastal Skipper/Yachtmaster Offshore Shorebased
Coastal Skipper Practical
Radar
Sea Survival
Diesel Engine
Yachtmaster Coastal preparation and exam
In-house courses
Mile building/Skippering Experience
Days on the water: 15
Days in the classroom: 8
Module 3
Yachtmaster Coastal to Yachtmaster Offshore 6 weeks - £3,360
RYA Qualifications gained
Yachtmaster preparation and exam
In-house courses
Mile building
Skippering Experience
Sail care and repair
Winch maintenance
Boat systems and maintenance
Days on the water: 30
Days in the classroom: 3

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Do you fancy a career as a professional Skipper? You can realise your dream by enrolling on one of our modular Fastrack courses. This will take you from novice to Yachtmaster Offshore in just 14 weeks for just £7,995 half board and includes all exam fees and examiner´s travel expenses. The course is split into 3 logical and individually bookable modules of 4 and 6 weeks duration. These take you from novice to Day Skipper in 4 weeks; Day Skipper to Yachtmaster Coastal in 4 weeks and Yachtmaster Coastal to Yachtmaster Offshore in 6 weeks. A Fastrack course is tough and requires commitment from both the school and the student. We guarantee to give you 100% commitment but we expect the same in return. If you are a complete novice, you might be worried that you may not enjoy life afloat and understandably be reluctant to commit to a 14 week programme. Likewise, if you have prior sailing experience, you may not wish to waste time and money repeating courses you have already done. The modular design of our course allows you to book modules individually without being penalised financially if you subsequently choose to do another one or two modules. We can also tailor a programme to suit your individual needs if you would like to start at Module 2 but do not have the Short Range or First Aid certificate for example - contact us for a quote for your specific requirements. During your Fastrack course you will visit many different ports in Portugal, Spain, Gibraltar and Morocco. You will be taught by a variety of instructors, in various weather conditions. The sailing industry is booming and there are plenty of job opportunities for newly qualified commercially endorsed Yachtmasters. There is also the possibility for suitable candidates to gain your Cruising Instructor´s certificate and work for us. Module 1 Novice to Day Skipper in 4 weeks - £2,150 RYA Qualifications gained Competent Crew Day Skipper Shorebased Day Skipper Practical Short Range Certificate First Aid In-house courses Skippering Experience Days on the water: 15 Days in the classroom: 7 Module 2 Day Skipper to Yachtmaster Coastal in 4 weeks - £2,485 RYA Qualifications gained Coastal Skipper/Yachtmaster Offshore Shorebased Coastal Skipper Practical Radar Sea Survival Diesel Engine Yachtmaster Coastal preparation and exam In-house courses Mile building/Skippering Experience Days on the water: 15 Days in the classroom: 8 Module 3 Yachtmaster Coastal to Yachtmaster Offshore 6 weeks - £3,360 RYA Qualifications gained Yachtmaster preparation and exam In-house courses Mile building Skippering Experience Sail care and repair Winch maintenance Boat systems and maintenance Days on the water: 30 Days in the classroom: 3