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RYA Day Skipper Fast Track
14 days | £1945
Highlights
No prior experience needed
Experience night sailing
Stunning sailing year round
Sail Spain & Moroccan coasts
Why Choose the RYA Day Skipper Qualification?
The RYA Day Skipper qualification is internationally recognised and accepted by leading yacht charter companies. Once qualified, you can:
- Skipper your own charter yacht
- Enjoy flotilla sailing holidays with friends and family
- Take the first step toward yacht ownership
- Build skills for long-distance or offshore sailing
This certification opens the door to unforgettable sailing adventures worldwide.
What You’ll Learn on the Course
During the course, you’ll develop essential sailing and skippering skills, including:
- Crewing
- Passage planning and navigation
- Close-quarters manoeuvring
- Seamanship and safety procedures
You’ll also meet like-minded people, make new friends, and experience a mix of lively marinas and peaceful anchorages.
Zero to Hero: Become a Day Skipper in 14 Days
This Day Skipper Fast Track course is perfect for beginners or those with limited sailing experience. The structured programme includes:
Week 1: Practical Sailing & Competent Crew
- 5 days on the water (Monday–Friday)
- Learn core sailing and crewing skills
- Gain your RYA Competent Crew certificate
Weekend: Navigation Theory
- Classroom-based learning (Saturday–Sunday)
- Introduction to navigation, charts, and passage planning
- Start your RYA Day Skipper Theory
Week 2: Advanced Sailing Skills
- 5 days on the water developing skippering techniques
- Build confidence in real sailing conditions
Final 2 Days: Theory Completion
- Complete your navigation training
- Prepare for final assessments
Course Includes:
- RYA Competent Crew
- RYA Day Skipper Theory
- RYA Day Skipper Practical
Upon successful completion, you’ll be a fully qualified RYA Day Skipper.
An International Sailing Experience in Gibraltar
Our Day Skipper Fast Track courses in Gibraltar attract trainees from around the world, including the UK, Europe, the USA, and Canada.
Why Gibraltar?
- Ideal sailing climate year-round
- Challenging tidal waters for real experience
- Unique cruising routes along the Spanish and Moroccan coastlines
You’ll train in diverse conditions, making you a more capable and confident skipper.
Learn, Sail, and Explore
This course isn’t just about training—it’s an unforgettable experience:
- Cruise to stunning destinations (weather dependent)
- Enjoy a mix of Spanish and North African culture
- Relax in vibrant marinas or explore coastal towns
- Experience a breathtaking night sail with views of Gibraltar and Morocco
Estepona Marina
Ceuta, Morocco
Fun, Social, and Adventure-Packed
Running twice a month, this course combines professional training with an incredible social atmosphere. You’ll work closely with experienced instructors while building friendships that often last well beyond the course.
Start Your Sailing Journey Today
If you’re ready to become a qualified skipper and unlock a lifetime of sailing opportunities, this RYA Day Skipper Fast Track course is the perfect place to start.
Check Availability
Select your preferred course and start date.
We’ll get back to you with availability (or alternative dates) with the option to hold your place free-of-charge for 24-hours while you finalise your travel plans and make payment.
Testimonial
Day Skipper Fast Track
I spent two amazing weeks at Allabroad Sailing Academy, completing my Fast Track Day Skipper Course. I strongly recommend this school. The instructors are extremely prepared both in practice and theory classes, great atmosphere with the other students, beautiful sailing yatches and incredible opportunities to explore different marinas on the southern coast of Spain, Marocco and Portugal.