BECOME A SOUTH AFRICA SAILING DAY SKIPPER.

COURSE DETAILS
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EXPERIENCE | Competent Crew or Basic Sailing Experience Minimum of 100 nm sailed, within the last 5 years on yachts over 9 meters. |
LOCATION | Port Elizabeth Harbour |
THEORY | 8 Nights 17:30pm – 20:30pm Tuesday & Thursday or 4 Days 09:00am – 15:00pm |
COST Theory | R10 120 |
SAILING Practical | 5 Day’s on the water 10:00am – 16:00pm |
COST Practical Sailing | R7 920 |
SRC Radio Course | Required to be done by a third party |
SA Sailing Exam Fee | Payable to South African Sailing, check out their web site for details. https://www.sailing.org.za/s-v-c/skippertickets/ |
Total Course Cost | R 18 040 |
Candidates are required to undertake the SA Sailing Day Skipper theory examinations and a Practical Examination on the water to demonstrate their ability in handling a boat under sail and under power safely.
Upon successful completion of the theory and practical examinations, the application must be submitted to SA Sailing. The application form is available on the SAS web site.
SAS DAY SKIPPER EXAM REQUIREMENTS:
- At least 16 years of age
- A VHF Marine Radio Operator’s Licence (SRC)
- An eye test (details available on the SAS web site)
- 200 nautical miles as an active member of crew on a sailing vessel at sea
- One night entry into your home port with 2 hours of Nightwatch.
- A photocopy of your logbook which records your experience
THE REQUIRED SAS EXAM COMPONENTS:
- A short exam covering Colregs and IALA Buoyage (±½ hour)
- A chart work exam (±3 hours)
- An oral exam (±2 hours)
- Practical Sailing Exam
WHAT’S INCLUDED?
All the theory lectures are included.
Students are requested to bring their own, or purchase from Bay Sailing Academy, the following stationery:
- Charts SAN 3002
- Parallel ruler,
- Divider
- International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea book
- A basic calculator and stationery kit including a 360-degree protractor
Five days of sailing practical are offered on our Fast 42, Nemesis or J27, J-Sea for those requiring to further their sailing experience.
The following are included should they be required:
- South African Sailing Examination Fees
- SAMSA Short Range Certificate ( VHF radio course if required)
Course Content
Theory Lectures include:
Magnetism, Chart Work, Tides, GPS, Other Nav Instruments, Col Regs, IALA Buoyage, Knots & Ropework, MOB procedures, Basic Weather, Basic First Aid, Sail Trim, Handling a yacht in confined spaces, Anchoring, Basic Legal for boating.
What to bring?
- Warm clothing
- Non-marking, soft shoes
- Waterproof jacket
- Sunglasses (string tie)
- Cap or hat (string tie)
- Sunscreen
- Packed Lunch
- Drinks (non-alcoholic)