What will I learn in the Bareboat/Skipper Training Course?
During this three day and two night course you will have a total of 24 hours of practical on board lessons and one day of classroom theory.
We limit the activity to a maximum of 5 students per yacht so you will have plenty of personal attention while you learn the essentials of skippering a yacht in coastal waters.
Many of the topics will be familiar from your experiences in the international crew course. The difference is that now you will become the skipper
Module 14 Theory Subjects
- Taking over a vessel - checkout. Hull and rig, machinery and systems, Instruments, Safety equipment, Spares, tools, Fuel, Water, Menus, Trip plan lodged with person ashore.
- Tides and Currents theory - Causes of tides and currents, use of tide tables, rule of twelfths, primary and secondary ports.
- Chartwork - Review of position fixing, course to steer to counteract a current, effect of tide on course.
Module 15 Practical Subjects
- Vessel Checkout
- Responsibilities of Captain/Skipper - communication with crew, delegation to crew.
- Seamanship - general deck work, ropes, knots, splices, care and use of lines.
- Vessel Handling - Anchoring, mooring, MOB, berthing, handling in confined areas, handling with currents.
Module 16 Theory Subjects
- Weather - Sources of weather information, personal observations, weather patterns, sea and land breezes, cloud types, rain and fog.
- Pilotage and Passage Planning - Pilot books, almanacs, considerations for passage planning, coastal passages, passage strategy, port regulations, pilotage plans.
- Collision Regulations - Review of collision regulations, lights, sound, shape markers, application of regulations.
Module 17 Assessment/Examination
You will have the option to buy an official International Yachting Passport where your training will be documented.
What kind of yacht will we use?
We will be heading offshore in either a Bavaria 42. The yacht comes with all onboard inclusions and has a very spacious saloon and a comfortable double cabin, fully equipped galley and state of the art navigation and safety equipment.
What do I bring?
Bring a hat, sunglasses, suntan cream, bathing suit, a warm jumper, change of clothes (minimal wardrobe needed), foul weather gear, toilet kit, any special medicine you may need to take (we have a first aid kit aboard). Be sure to pack this in a flexible soft bag as there is no room aboard for hard luggage.
Please note that there is no smoking below. We have refrigeration for your drinks, so you don't need an eskie onboard.
How Long is the course?
Two days and two nights, from Friday at 7:00 PM to 4:00 PM Sunday. Plus two single saturdays of theory.
What about meals?
Meals are included for the practical portion of the training. If you have special dietary needs, please be sure to indicate this on your reservation form. For the theory days, BYO lunch and drinks.
Where and when do we set sail?
Arrive at the Club Sail Office on Friday at 7:00 PM. We are at the Newport Anchorage, Office 10, Marina level, 79-81 Beaconsfield St, Newport close to the Newport Arms Hotel on the corner of Beaconsfield and Kalinya St. Newport. To see a map of how to find us, click here.
Dates:
For the dates of the course offerings, click in the box in the "sign on now" form below.
Cost:
Practical & Theory - AUD $1080
per person.
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AGREEMENT
FOR GENERAL BOOKINGS
When a confirmed booking is made and accepted by
Club Sail Pty.Ltd (hereafter referred to as the
'Company' a binding contract shall be deemed to
subsist between both parties. No liability shall
accrue to either the Company student/passenger
if either is prevented from fulfilling any of their
contractual obligations by any incidence of force
majeure including acts of God, strikes, or any
other event which can reasonably be beyond the
control of either party. In the event of any dispute
arising out of the terms of this contract, it shall
be referred to a mutually acceptable arbiter whose
decision shall be binding to both parties. It is
understood that the student/passenger will indemnify
the Company for any non-insurable claims that may
be made against it for damage or loss caused by
the student/passenger or by members of their party
whether wilful or through negligence.
HOW
DO I BOOK
1. Tick your choice of course, workshop or sailing
adventure trip and date on the pricing table and
complete the booking form below.
2. Telephone Club Sail to check availability and
one of our team will be happy to discuss your choice
with you.
3. Reservations can be taken over the phone - (see
payment clause below)
4. A confirmation letter and tax invoice will be
sent to you outlining your chosen activity details.
PAYMENT
All bookings will be held for a maximum of 7 days and the booking will not be confirmed until a completed and acceptable booking form has been received, which may be a fax copy, to the Company together with a 50% deposit for the course, or offshore milebuilder.
CANCELLATION
Inside 30 days must be made in writing by the person who completed the booking and be sent to the Company at their address and is deemed to take effect on receipt. Cancellations made between 30 and 15 days will incur a loss of deposit. Balance of payment is to be made 15 days prior to commencement of the course. There will be no REFUNDS given for cancellations made inside 15 days. If a student leaves the yacht and /or abandons a course or milebuilder trip before the scheduled termination date and time for whatever reason NO REFUNDS will be given.
INSURANCE
It is advisable to be covered by an insurance policy
for the adventure sailing trips to safeguard yourself
in the case of cancellation. A copy of the policy
is to be forwarded to Club Sail.
WEATHER
CONDITIONS
Whilst every effort will be made by the Instructor
to give the students/passengers maximum time on
the sea, weather conditions may be such that, in
the opinion of the Instructor, the yacht or crew
may be in danger and in such circumstances the
vessel will remain in a place of safety. If the
weather conditions are such that a prevention of
the start or curtailment of a course or sailing
trip occurs then no refunds will be given but alternative
dates will be offered.
TRANSFER/CANCELLATION
The Company reserves the right at its' discretion
to transfer the course or sailing trip from one
yacht to another and this action will in no way
waive the terms and conditions stated herein. In
the event of the Company having to cancel a course
or sailing trip, without offering any acceptable
alternative then the student/passenger shall be
entitled to a full refund of monies paid and no
further liability shall be incurred by the Company.
MEDICAL
The student/passenger agrees to advise the Company
in writing of any medical disability or illness
which may adversely affect the ability to participate
in the course or sailing trip that they have chosen.
It shall be at the discretion of the Company to
refuse to accept a booking of a student/passenger
where there is an unacceptable risk to the party
and the Company in doing so.
PRICING
Goods and Services Tax is included in all prices
for courses, sailing trips and workshops. Prices
are valid in Australian Dollars..
DISCLAIMER
Club Sail shall not be held liable for death, personal
injury, loss or damage to property howsoever arising
and therefore by signing this booking form, you
hereby release, to the full extent permitted by
state, law and equity, The Company, its' employees
and agents from all actual and contingent liability
in respect of such personal injury, death, loss
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