International Bareboat Charter Certification Sailing Lessons on Pittwater, Sydney, Australia

International Bareboat Charter Certificate Weekend Aboard

Recreational International Yacht Training

Chartering companies around the world recognise the International Yacht Training Bareboat Charter Certification

The Course
Practicalities
Reservations

What will I learn?

During this two day and two night course you will have a total of 24 hours of practical on board lessons.

We limit the activity to a maximum of 5 students per yacht so you will have plenty of personal attention while you learn the skills needed to take command of a sailing yacht in inshore waters.

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You will master:

Pre-departure planning, victualling, passage planning, engine and equipment checks, selecting sails, stowage of all gear, safety, and fire precautions.
Weather analysis for planning your sail and what to do in adverse weather situations.
Advanced sail handling and improving skills learned in the previous courses for trimming the sails, mastering sail shape and control under all points of sail.
Maintaining a yacht and making repairs.
Picking up moorings and coming alongside marinas and jetties.
Night sailing.
Heaving to.
Navigation and pilotage for inshore waters.
Crew management and command at sea.
Emergency procedures, including taking and accepting a tow, correct use of distress signals and recovering a person who has fallen overboard.

International Bareboat Skipper Certification

Internatiional Yachtmaster Bareboat Skipper Certification

You will have the option to buy an official International Yacht Training Log Book to record your accomplishments.

Your participation in both the practical and theory courses will be logged in your official International Yacht Training Log Book, including the course completion certificate. You will be also be issued a plastic identification certificate that you can carry with you when you wish to charter a yacht.

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What do I bring?

Bring a hat, sunglasses, suntan cream, bathing suit, a warm jumper, change of clothes (minimal wardrobe needed), rain jacket (no umbrellas), toilet kit, any special medicine you may need to take (we have a first aid kit aboard). Be sure to pack this in a flexible soft bag as there is no room aboard for hard luggage.

Please note that there is no smoking below. We have refrigeration for your drinks, so you don't need an eskie onboard.

How Long is the course?

Two days and two nights, from Friday at 7:00 PM to 4:00 PM Sunday.

What about meals?

Meals are included. If you have special dietary needs, please be sure to indicate this on your reservation form.

Where and when do we set sail?

Arrive at the Club Sail Office on Friday at 7:00 PM. We are at the Newport Anchorage, Office 10, Marina level, 79-81 Beaconsfield St, Newport close to the Newport Arms Hotel on the corner of Beaconsfield and Kalinya St. Newport. To see a map of how to find us, click here.

Cost

Practical - AUD $650 per person.

The Captains Package

Save $125 and enjoy the International Bareboat Skipper Practical Course, the International Bareboat Skipper Theory Workshop, and the VHF Radio Operators Licence

The First Mate Package

Save $150 and complete the International Crew Weekend, the International Bareboat Skippers Course Weekend, plus the the International Bareboat Skippers Theory Workshop.

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Cost

AUD $650 per person for the Weekend Afloat International Bareboat Skipper Practical Course.
Save $125 with the Captain's Package, International Bareboat Skipper Theory and Practical courses plus the VHF Radio Operators Course.
Save $150 by signing up for the First Mate's Package - Competent Crew + Inshore Skipper theory and practical.

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Phone: International + 612 9979 9669 Fax: International + 61 (2) 9979 3463
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Postal Address: Club Sail, PO Box 593, Newport, NSW, 2106, Australia.

AGREEMENT FOR GENERAL BOOKINGS

When a confirmed booking is made and accepted by Club Sail Pty.Ltd (hereafter referred to as the 'Company' a binding contract shall be deemed to subsist between both parties. No liability shall accrue to either the Company student/passenger if either is prevented from fulfilling any of their contractual obligations by any incidence of force majeure including acts of God, strikes, or any other event which can reasonably be beyond the control of either party. In the event of any dispute arising out of the terms of this contract, it shall be referred to a mutually acceptable arbiter whose decision shall be binding to both parties. It is understood that the student/passenger will indemnify the Company for any non-insurable claims that may be made against it for damage or loss caused by the student/passenger or by members of their party whether wilful or through negligence.

HOW DO I BOOK
1. Tick your choice of course, workshop or sailing adventure trip and date on the pricing table and complete the booking form below.
2. Telephone Club Sail to check availability and one of our team will be happy to discuss your choice with you.
3. Reservations can be taken over the phone - (see payment clause below)
4. A confirmation letter and tax invoice will be sent to you outlining your chosen activity details.

PAYMENT
All bookings will be held for a maximum of 7 days and the booking will not be confirmed until a completed and acceptable booking form has been received, which may be a fax copy, to the Company together with a 50% deposit for the course, or offshore milebuilder.

CANCELLATION
Inside 30 days must be made in writing by the person who completed the booking and be sent to the Company at their address and is deemed to take effect on receipt. Cancellations made between 30 and 15 days will incur a loss of deposit. Balance of payment is to be made 15 days prior to commencement of the course. There will be no REFUNDS given for cancellations made inside 15 days. If a student leaves the yacht and /or abandons a course or milebuilder trip before the scheduled termination date and time for whatever reason NO REFUNDS will be given.

INSURANCE
It is advisable to be covered by an insurance policy for the adventure sailing trips to safeguard yourself in the case of cancellation. A copy of the policy is to be forwarded to Club Sail.

WEATHER CONDITIONS
Whilst every effort will be made by the Instructor to give the students/passengers maximum time on the sea, weather conditions may be such that, in the opinion of the Instructor, the yacht or crew may be in danger and in such circumstances the vessel will remain in a place of safety. If the weather conditions are such that a prevention of the start or curtailment of a course or sailing trip occurs then no refunds will be given but alternative dates will be offered.

TRANSFER/CANCELLATION
The Company reserves the right at its' discretion to transfer the course or sailing trip from one yacht to another and this action will in no way waive the terms and conditions stated herein. In the event of the Company having to cancel a course or sailing trip, without offering any acceptable alternative then the student/passenger shall be entitled to a full refund of monies paid and no further liability shall be incurred by the Company.

MEDICAL
The student/passenger agrees to advise the Company in writing of any medical disability or illness which may adversely affect the ability to participate in the course or sailing trip that they have chosen. It shall be at the discretion of the Company to refuse to accept a booking of a student/passenger where there is an unacceptable risk to the party and the Company in doing so.

PRICING
Goods and Services Tax is included in all prices for courses, sailing trips and workshops. Prices are valid in Australian Dollars..

DISCLAIMER
Club Sail shall not be held liable for death, personal injury, loss or damage to property howsoever arising and therefore by signing this booking form, you hereby release, to the full extent permitted by state, law and equity, The Company, its' employees and agents from all actual and contingent liability in respect of such personal injury, death, loss or damage.

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