BECOME A SKIPPER

„Become  a skipper“  is an intensive 2 weeks course, designed for people without previous experience who have decided to independently navigate the boat in a private or business purposes, and who already possess a skipper licence, but they need more confidence, experience and fine grinding – tuning of existing knowledge.

The theoretical and practical lessons will enable the attendant to understand and learn what means to be a skipper, main obligations and responsibilities and what kind of knowledge is expected. From the first day, the complete organization on the boat, as well as everyday duties on-board, cleaning, cooking, etc are determined.

The main aspect of the training will include the following skills:

• getting familiar with all parts of the boat
• maneuvering the boat, docking
• anchoring
• handling the boat instrument
• reading of nautical maps
• daily and night navigation through the sailing
• learning about the sailing laws
• basic of meteorology
• working with sails and ropes
• basic of marine engines
• safety on boat, man overboard

…and all other issues related to check in and check out the boat in the charter and other.

Skipperfactory will also educate you about professional qualities of becoming a skipper, such as insurance, contracts, invoicing, leadership, crew management, roles and responsibilities and various other aspects that differentiate a sailor from a skipper

Is this course for you?

Are you an confident person? Someone who’s not afraid to step up and take the wheel? Are you enthusiastic and social? Most of all, are you up for an adventure? If yes, then please don’t hesitate to join the family.