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Skipper Training Courses

Sardegna - Italy

Practical sailing training focused on real yacht handling, safety, and confident operation at sea.

Bareboat Skipper + VHF/SRC (Training Bundle)

This bundled course is designed for sailors who want to confidently operate a sailing yacht and communicate safely at sea.

The program combines practical skipper training with the essential VHF/SRC radio course, providing both hands-on sailing experience and internationally recognized certification.

What the Bundle Includes

Bareboat Skipper (Practical Sailing Training):
   •    Yacht handling and maneuvering
   •    Mooring and anchoring techniques
   •    Safety procedures and emergency situations
   •    Passage planning and basic navigation
   •    Onboard systems and daily yacht operations

VHF/SRC Radio Course:
   •    Operating a marine VHF radio
   •    Distress, urgency, and safety procedures
   •    Proper radio communication and protocols
   •    Understanding DSC and emergency channels

Training Format

Training is conducted aboard a dedicated training yacht in small groups to ensure maximum hands-on experience.

Students actively participate in all onboard operations, gaining real confidence through practical sailing in real conditions.

Certification

This training bundle follows internationally recognized International Yacht Training (IYT) standards and leads to certificates accepted by charter companies worldwide.

Who This Bundle Is For

This course bundle is ideal for:

    •    Future yacht owners
   •    Sailors preparing for independent chartering
   •    Those seeking both sailing skills and proper radio certification

VHF/SRC — SEPARATE COURSE

VHF/SRC Radio Communication Course

This course is available as a standalone option for sailors who require a VHF/SRC radio certificate without enrolling in the full skipper training program.

What You Will Learn
   •    Correct operation of a marine VHF radio
   •    Distress, urgency, and safety communications
   •    International radio procedures and protocols
   •    Basic understanding of DSC functions

Certification

The VHF/SRC course follows internationally recognized IYT standards and leads to a VHF/SRC radio certificate accepted worldwide.

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