Bridge the gap between your Coastal Skipper Practical and the RYA/MCA Coastal Yachtmaster preparation and Exam. You have learned to skipper a yacht in more challenging conditions by day and night and to pilot your yacht and crew safely into and out of shelter. Build on those skills, gaining further experience and confidence.
1 week (6 full days sailing)
Navigation to Coastal/Yachtmaster theory & sailing to a good Day Skipper standard
15 days seatime, 2 days as skipper, 300 miles and 8 hours of night sailing
Preparing the yacht and crew for longer, more challenging passages
Skipper a yacht on coastal and offshore passages by day and by night
Saloon berth €1150
Panel divided twin cabin berth €1150 pp
Single occupancy cabin €1280 (one person)
Double cabin €2200 (couple sharing)
52 Weeks of the year, subject to availability
RYA Yachtmaster Shorebased Notes
Yachtmaster for Sail and Power (Only available through Amazon)
Yachtmaster Exercises for Sail and Power (Only available through Amazon)
RYA Sail Cruising and Yachtmaster Scheme – Syllabus and Logbook
For those clients wishing to study the book before you arrive, books can be purchased online prior to your arrival.Please note, we do not supply any books that are purchased through Amazon .
Below is a list of the course content you will understand by the end of your 6 day Coastal Skipper “Plus” course with Canary Sail.
We will meet and welcome you at the San Miguel Marina in Tenerife and settle you onto your yacht. Ideally, you will start preparations and safety brief in the evening in preparation for an early start the following morning. You are then invited to join us for drinks to meet the team, your instructors and fellow students or crew who start their full week courses. You will be made very welcome by the Canary Sail team and we can advise the best restaurants for you to sample!
After the initial safety briefing, you will learn the ropes, be shown how to prepare the boat for departure and almost always be taken out for an introductory sail in the “WAZ” (Wind Acceleration Zone) just off the harbour wall. This is to help you feel comfortable and (for some of you) familiar with your new surroundings on board.
Instruction on boat handling in and around the marina before making the first
passage normally through the Wind acceleration zone (WAZ) to Marina Las
Galletas, situated close by, or to San Sebastián, la Gomera. Here you will moor the
boat in ideal conditions and be ready to relax before heading off for dinner in one
of the many restaurants or bars available.
The schedule for these days will depend on what you hope to achieve during the course, the level you are working towards and the winds. We aim to sail South or
North of La Gomera to Vueltas or Valle Gran Rey on the west of the island. The
Northern route takes us through no less than 2 more of our WAZ zones thus
almost ensuring you of great sailing in superb conditions on all points of sail! This
fishing harbour is a more rustic location offering a wide variety of foods from local
fish to international cuisine, experiencing the sunset from this charming habour.
The WAZ zone situated just north of Vueltas serves us with ideal training
conditions for sailing exercises during the following day. You may then depart
Vueltas and complete your circumnavigation of La Gomera calling into Santiago, a beautiful fishing village, either for the evening or as a set-off point for the
highlight of your week – The Night Sail to San Sebastian La Gomera! Alternatively
an early morning sail back to South Tenerife.
Following further sailing, anchoring and general boat handling we finish back at our home port of San Miguel. Remember your accommodation on board this evening is also included!
Leave the yacht at 09.00 latest please for your return home or to continue your holiday in Tenerife. Please see our stay page for accommodation.
Exclusive Course Yacht option for couples, families or groups on 36 to 50ft cruise yachts.
The RYA Coastal Skipper Plus course bridges the gap between Coastal Skipper Practical and the RYA/MCA Coastal Yachtmaster preparation. It enhances advanced sailing skills in more challenging conditions, both day and night.
Participants should have navigation knowledge up to Coastal/Yachtmaster theory level and sailing skills at a good Day Skipper standard. Required experience includes 15 days of seatime, 2 days as skipper, 300 miles, and 8 hours of night sailing.
The course covers advanced passage making, sail setting and trimming, crew welfare, pilotage, securing a tow, MOB techniques, and rudderless steering, among other skills.
The course runs for 6 full days. Accommodation options include saloon berth, panel-divided twin cabin berth, single occupancy cabin, or a double cabin for a couple sharing.
Participants gain experience in advanced sailing techniques and passage planning, preparing them for the Yachtmaster Exam. The course offers practical, hands-on learning with an expert instructor.
A wide range of practical and theory courses offered all year round
Choose from a variety of sail cruises around the Canary Islands and beyond
From Bareboat to skippered charter, we have an option to suit your needs
Recommended accommodation options in La Gomera and Tenerife
Phone any time on our UK Divert No. (UK call cost): 0044 1252 837648
Phone (USA): 001 855 866-5566
Phone (Spain): 0034 922 141 967
Company Address:
Marina San Miguel
Urbanizacion Amarilla Golf
38639
San Miguel de Abona
Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Islas Canarias
Espana
Postal Address:
Apartado de Correos 211
38800
San Sebastián de la Gomera
Islas Canarias
Espana
Office opening hours:
Monday-Thursday 08.30-15.30
Friday-Sunday, Closed
Please use the form below to email us with your enquiry
Canary Sail offers year-round sailing courses, cruising, and yacht charters from their base in South Tenerife, just 15 minutes from TFS Airport. They provide comprehensive RYA training, covering over 100 nautical miles and visiting multiple ports. With experienced instructors and a focus on quality, they attract many returning clients and referrals.
Looking to hire a yacht, take a sailing course or maybe just relax on a boat in the Canaries?
With over 20 years experience we offer an unrivalled range of RYA Courses.
