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Fast Track Commercial Yachtmaster TrainingWest Cork Sailing and Powerboat centre

A chance for a new life at sea

RYA & ISA 15, 20 Week or Personalised Commercial Yachtmaster Intensive Training Course

Sabbatical, Gap Year, Career Change or Something You Just Gotta Do.

A complete course providing you all the training needed to work as a commercial international skipper.

 

ISA and RYA Fast Track Commercial Yachtmaster Training in Ireland, with mile buildling adventure sailing in the Caribbean - giving you the experience of a lifetime and opening doors to new life opportunities.

Includes

The complete Yachtmaster Cruising Training Scheme from Comp Crew to Yachtmaster

4 Weeks Milebuilding in the warm tropical waters of the Caribbean

Full STCW95 Basic Skills Safety Training (required on most commercial vessels worldwide)

Dinghy & keelbaot sailing skills building

Training in maintenance, people skills and personal career advice

happy crew in caribbeancaribbean crewyachtmaster learning to sail

The yachts, dinghies, keelboats & powerboats are all situated in one of Europe's most beautiful locations, West Cork.  You can achieve everything you need to get into the marine industry in a relaxed friendly environment.

A team of first rate instructors and trainers will guide and train you through your new path to a life on the sea, passing on the their skills and sharing their knowledge of the industry.

As an RYA and ISA approved centre, you can decide which affiliation suits you best or do both.

What makes this course different to the others?  

The West Cork Sailing & Powerboating Centre has a reputation for excellence and high standards, so you won't be disappointed with the quality of training or your achievements.

Click here to find out what last years Yachtmasters have to say.

Geting experience of big boat sailing while training will increase your employability and ability out in the international yachting world.

yachtyacht

 

fastnet yacht at anchor
   
yachtmaster instructor spinnakers training
   

Accommodation
& Catering

sailing catering yachtmaster trainnee
   

Location

Booking
Conditions

yachtmaster training sailing trainee at helm
   

Booking
Form

Why this
course?

sailing trainee relaxed
irish sunset
       
Duration Program

TRAINING ONLY
Including :-
All Training & Meals when at sea

ALL INCLUSIVE PACKAGE
Including :-
All Training, Full Accommodation in Local House & Meals on all Training Days

20 week
training course

Covering the full training programme from beginner sailing to Yachtmaster
€12,441
€13,919
15 week
training course
For sailors with some experience. A program from Day Skipper to Yachtmaster
€9,617
€10,377
See the complete timetable of training to get a feel for what is covered.

 

Click here to find out what last years Yachtmasters have to say

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If you would like to receive further details about the course please call or email and receive an information pack. Email info@westcorksailing.com or Tel + 353 27 60132

Contact Gail to quote you for a schedule to suit your level of skills.

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