Novice to Master
FIND THE RIGHT COURSE FOR YOU
FIND THE RIGHT COURSE FOR YOU
Day Skipper All-in-One
Intermediate
10 Days Training: €1200
Intermediate
“Couldn’t have asked for a better sail instructor. Dave was extremely knowledgeable, but was patient in passing on that knowledge to others. Our time on Dave’s boat was an balance of intense learning experience, as well as great fun….. As an instructor, he helped us focus on the feel of a sail boat while learning to Skipper, rather than just the theory of it, a refreshing change to other courses I had previously been on. His love of the water and sailing inspired you to really want to qualify at the end of the course!”
Sophie Skinner – Sligo
Day Skipper
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Time to put your theory to the test!
Book your best in class Day Skipper Navigation course with Wild West Sailing this winter and get a €100 discount off your Day Skipper Practical.
Enjoy a minimum of 5 days of navigation theory over a number of winter weekends with additional one-to-one support throughout. Put your theory to the test over 5 days on your Day Skipper practical course available from spring.
Why Do the both Day Skipper courses with us?
Save Cash Much better value than an online course you may never finish.
Have Fun Its always more fun to learn with other people. Your on a journey with other sailors & our courses are a great way to meet other people with boats who need crew etc. Loads of our clients end up really good friends & crew mates.
Learn More you ALWAYS learn more in a face to face class. You can put a price on a teacher but not a value.
Skills You’ll learn
Our friendly and vastly experienced instructors will teach you:
- Power handling in Marinas
- Use of Springs
- Sail selection and handling
- Navigation and pilotage (Day & Night)
- Weather forecasting
- Marine engine maintenance
Our flexible combination means you get the maximum benefit from the combined 10-day learning experience.
Choose Wild West Sailing and become a better sailor. We’ll teach you all of the skills you need to confidently skipper a yacht and manage your crew.
Get a taste of the cruising life onboard our luxury training yachts. Master the craft of sailing on the iconic Atlantic coast of Galway and Sligo.
Complete your Day Skipper practical course with Wild West Sailing and become a better sailor. We’ll teach you all of the skills you need to confidently skipper a yacht and manage your crew.
Get a taste of the cruising life onboard our luxury training yachts. Master the craft of sailing on the iconic Atlantic coast of Galway and Sligo.
DS Course certificates
- We award the Irish Sailing Day Skipper practical course certificate.
- RYA Certificates available for €50 Admin fee.
- Basic sailing skills and navigation to Day Skipper Theory level required.
- 2 Day Pre DS Sailing Skills Course available
- Specialist Short Courses available