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Day Skipper Practical
5 days €800

Time to put your theory to the test!
Complete your Day Skipper practical exam 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.
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
Many of our Day Skipper All-in-One graduates go on to buy their own boats in the same year.
Course certificate!
Students who successfully complete the Day Skipper course are awarded the ISA (Irish Sailing) Day Skipper practical course certificate.
Basic sailing skills and navigation to Day Skipper Theory level required.
Wanna Ace your Day Skipper Practical… Get a €50 discount off a 2 Day Pure Sailing Skills Course
Day Skipper All-in-One
10 Days Training

Grow your confidence and skills!
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.
Do the Day Skipper navigation and practical all-in-one with us and save. Its better and cheaper than any online nav course.
Our flexible combination means you get the maximum benefit from the combined 10-day learning experience.
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.
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.