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Yachting skipper certification

The yachting skipper certification enables you to be totally autonomous, in charge of a sailboat and a crew. A yacht skipper needs a state of mind, good reflexes and anticipation.

Navigation area

Approximately 100 miles of coastal sailing between St Tropez and the Calanques, with the islands of Hyères, Porquerolles, Port Cros and the Presqu'île de Giens a must. Nights are spent at anchor, depending on the weather, and a stopover in port may be considered during the course, depending on weather conditions. On this level, it is possible to cross to Corsica, weather permitting.

School boat

Our Lagoon 380 is fast, easy to handle and safe, making it an excellent catamaran for learning. All safety and comfort equipment is on board.

Content of your level

Checking the presence and correct operation of safety equipment

Verification of all mandatory safety equipment on board, in compliance with the vessel's navigation category.

Briefing and safety instructions

Define, understand and apply emergency procedures

Clear and pertinent instructions

Know the procedures for abandonment, fire, communications.

Preparation and anticipation

Choice

Adaptation

Boat clear, everyone's role established, General safety

Making the right decision to avoid danger

Modify Nav plan according to conditions

Preparation

Choice of manoeuvre

Communication

Protection of boat and mooring lines, role of crew members, safety instructions

Adapted to conditions and situation

Communication with port authorities

Zone selection

Technical

Instructions

Sheltered area, avoidance circle, nature of bottom, other boats, regulations

No wandering, adapted chain length, stability, crow's foot

Safety instructions, role of the crew

Managing throttle

Staying on course

Pivoting in place

Stopping

Engine speed, acceleration

With or without helm assistance

Coordination of both engines

Remaining stationary

Mastering sail dispatch

Preparation, chronology, technique, crew role, safety instructions, time

Speed-dependent settings

Sail/wind angle, carriage adjustment, Penon

Transfer on board/embarkation

Preparation, safety instructions, approach speed, helm control, recovery

Taking 1, 2 or 3 reefs

Know when to reduce, chronology, technique, crew role, safety instructions, time

Staying on course/alignment

Coordination

Attitude at the helm, getting your bearings

Coordinate helm-listen-move actions to improve speed and VMG

Recovering a man overboard

Technique, safety instructions, procedure, time, stress management

Get acquainted

Interpret

Know how to take the weather in at least 2 different ways

Know the main weather principles to be able to interpret them

Routing

Establish an itinerary according to the weather and everyone's abilities. Estimate arrival time, fallback plan. Determine waypoints

Paper card

Positioning


Electronic tools

Logbook

Helm and marker rules

Know abbreviations, how to use the Cras ruler, measure distances, plot a position

Day or night, know how to position yourself by bearing/alignment/probe. Maintain esteem, validate waypoints

Know how to use the GPS, adjust the pilot, interpret the anemometer/windvane, chartplotter

Logbook keeping, regularity, complete information.

Know the rules of the helm, beaconing and ship's lights (RIPAM)

Respecting the environment

Management of black and grey water, waste

National and international regulations

Marpol, Division 240

Know the knots and the language of the sea

Know different kinds of knots and how to use them. Know how to tie a bowline, and be comfortable with maritime terms.

Organization of life on board

Watch organization, boat tidiness.

Keeping an eye on consumables

Ensure and manage freshwater/diesel/energy levels

Know the basic engine components and ensure correct operation

Identify the main engine components and carry out the necessary pre-start checks (level, belt tension, etc.).

Managing the electrical circuit

Identify batteries and battery isolators, check charge level, serial/parallel connection

Check hull condition and check for weak points

Check hulls for damage, presence of water in bottoms, check through-hulls

Check freshwater/seawater circuit for proper operation

Locate valves and pumps and check their operation

Check the condition of fittings and rigging

Check that fittings are in good condition, standing and running rigging

How much does it cost?

  • Skipper certification
  • 1295
    per pers / excluding service pack at €380
  • Duration 7 days

- 10% for the second person in a shared cabin
- 10% on your second course in the calendar year
- 10 % for your first rental following a week-long course

ACM has chosen to take care of the entire organization of your cruising course, based on the principle of a service package.

We take care of everything, so that we can concentrate 100% on training.

Our service package

Service pack information

  • PACK SERVICES ACM
  • 380
    per person
    to be added to the cost of your training
  • New for 2020! 1 month of online theoretical training in the form of videos with commentary, graphic diagrams and summary sheets.
  • Partnership with Ocean Skill
  • Private cabin
  • Safety equipment - Individual self-inflating vest and additional safety equipment for offshore courses.
  • Provisioning - Breakfast, lunch and dinner and little extras we deliver in the morning. Arrange for storage, so you know what to bring.
  • On-board consumption:Gas, batteries
  • Bedding (complete kit) - Top and bottom sheets, pillow and pillowcase, blanket and comforter.
  • Catamaran cleaning package: No need to clean the catamaran when you return.
  • FFV MMA insurance: You are insured for the course via the Fédération Française de Voile.
  • Your ACM / FFV passport: We validate your level and number of miles sailed. Equivalence validation according to your experience.
  • Navigation software: Introduction to navigation software on the iPad (INAVX and Weather 4D Pro) From course 3 offshore.
  • Welcome and early night on board the day before: restaurant (not included in the service pack) with the crew and your instructor.
  • Parking space and amenities : You can leave your car and motorcycle in an enclosed space just a few steps from your catamaran. Showers and toilets on site.
  • Supplement to be arranged by crew
  • According to consumption
    per crew
  • Diesel + dinghy fuel: According to consumption on your return (approx. €20/person, depending on destination)
  • Provisioning : Provisioning (if necessary) *On 7-day courses, allow for a supplement
  • Stopover: According to weather conditions or crew wishes (otherwise anchored)

Our upcoming skipper certifications

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See our other levels

Level 1: Initiation

Level 2: Advanced

Level 3: Semi Offshore

Level 4: Offshore

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