Powerboat & Sail Training
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At Vitesse Training, we understand that you learn more in a relaxed atmosphere. Our courses are structured in a way that allows you to master some of the easier skills before tackling the more complex ones.
This way we build your confidence slowly. Add to this the warm Mediterranean sun, turquoise waters, the spectacular coastline and the fantastic food and wine of the region and you have the recipe for a thoroughly enjoyable and rewarding experience.
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RYA recognition means that we are regularly inspected by the RYA to ensure that the instruction we provide and the boats we use meet their exacting standards. We continually strive to maintain the status as the premier sea school in Mallorca (Majorca).
Click on a following course for more information.
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Powerboat Training - Level 1
Powerboat Training - Level 1
| Suggested pre-course experience |
nil |
| Course Content |
Basic introduction to powerboat handling |
| Ability after course |
Can handle a powerboat competently while conducting basic manoevering |
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Duration |
MNP |
Price |
| School Boat - Brigg RIB |
1 Day |
3 |
€300 |
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Powerboat Training - Level 2
Powerboat Training - Level 2
| Suggested pre-course experience |
Powerboat level 1 certification |
| Course Content |
- Seamanship
- Basic navigation
- Boat handling
- Skippering responsibilities
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| Ability after course |
- Can competently & confidently handle a powerboat
- Can conduct short passages
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Duration |
MNP |
Price |
| School Boat - Brigg RIB |
2 Days |
3 |
€450 |
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International Certificate of Competence (ICC)
International Certificate of Competence (ICC)
| Suggested pre-course experience |
Some practical experience desirable but not essential |
| Assumed knowledge |
None |
| Course Content |
- Safety
- Pilotage
- Boat handling
- Basic navigation and seamanship
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| Ability after course |
Can skipper a motor cruiser / sailing yacht in familiar waters by day in fair weather. |
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In many parts of Europe (especially Spain), this is the minimum of qualification the authorities will accept to allow you to skipper a vessel up to 24m for private use.
Note: This course is only available to UK residents. Click on a course (top left) for more information.
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Duration |
MNP |
Price |
| School Boat - Fairline Targa 43 |
3 Days |
4 |
€900 |
| School Boat - Elan 40 |
3 Days |
4 |
€600 |
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Day Skipper Power & Sail (non tidal)
Day Skipper Power & Sail (non tidal)
| Suggested pre-course experience |
2 days on a motor cruiser / 7 days on sailing yacht |
| Assumed knowledge |
Basic seamanship and navigation |
| Course Content |
- Safety
- Pilotage
- Boat handling
- skippering techniques
- Use of electronic nav aids
- Basic seamanship
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| Ability after course |
Can skipper a motor cruiser / sailing yacht in familiar waters. |
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This practical course gives you the chance to take charge of a modern cruiser.
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Duration |
MNP |
Price |
| School Boat - Fairline Targa 43 |
4 Days |
4 |
€1200 |
| School Boat - Elan 40 |
5 Days |
4 |
€900 |
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Coastal Skipper Power & Sail (non tidal)
Coastal Skipper Power & Sail (non tidal)
| Suggested pre-course experience |
15 days, 2 as a skipper, 300 miles and 8 night hours |
| Assumed knowledge |
Navigation to Coastal Skipper Shorebased standard. Boat handling to Day Skipper standard |
| Course Content |
- Safety
- Pilotage by day and night
- Boat handling
- Emergency situations
- Passage planning
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| Ability after course |
Skipper a motor cruiser / sailing yacht. |
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The more ambitious cruising skipper can improve his or her skills on a Coastal Skipper course.
The course consists of longer skippered passages by each student in a whole variety of situations including night time and simulated restrictive visibility.
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Duration |
MNP |
Price |
| School Boat - Fairline Targa 43 |
5 Days |
4 |
€1400 |
| School Boat - Elan 40 |
3 Days |
4 |
€600 |
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Yachtmaster Offshore (Power & Sail) preparation and exam
Yachtmaster Offshore (Power & Sail) preparation and exam
| Suggested pre-course experience |
50 days aboard, 5 as a skipper, 2500 miles (50% of which must be in tidal waters, 5 passages of over 60 miles including 2 as a skipper and 2 overnight. VHF or SRC license and first aid certificate |
| Assumed knowledge |
Contents of a Coastal Skipper/- Yachtmaster Shorebased course. Contents of a Coastal Skipper Practical course. |
| Course Content |
Preparation for exam including
- Practice exercise in navigation
- Tidal theory
- Boat handling
- Crew management
- Meteorology
- IRPCS
- MOB recovery
- Restricted visibility navigation
- Passage planning
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| Ability after course |
Motor cruiser / sailing yacht |
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This course is for those experienced skippers who wish to advance still further, or who are perhaps considering a career in the professional yachting industry.
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Duration |
MNP |
Price |
| School Boat - Fairline Targa 43 |
5 Days |
4 |
€1400 |
| School Boat - Elan 40 |
5 Days |
4 |
€900 |
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Own Boat Tuition
Own Boat Tuition
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Our qualified instructors and skippers can help you get the most of your boat. Whether it is to complete an RYA practical course, or to help you to become more familiar with the characterisitics of your new boat.
If you use your boat infrequently, or friends and family are using it for a holiday, you may want to consider hiring a skipper to help brush up those rusty skills, or to help plan your cruise.
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Duration |
MNP |
Price |
| Tuition |
1 Day |
1 |
€330 |
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Shore Based Theory Courses
- Day Skipper
Day Skipper
| Suggested pre-course experience |
Some practical experience desirable but not essential. |
| Assumed knowledge |
None |
| Course Content |
Preparation for exam including
- A comprehensive introduction to chartwork
- Navigation
- Collision regulations & basic seamanship
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| Ability after course |
Sufficient knowledge to navigate around familiar waters by day. |
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Invaluable for learning how to start making decisions on board and if you are considering taking the day skipper practical course.
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| Duration |
Price |
| 5 Days |
€800 |
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- Coastal & Yachtmaster
Coastal & Yachtmaster
| Suggested pre-course experience |
Knowledge equivilant to the day skipper shorebased course. |
| Assumed knowledge |
Navigation to day skipper standard and some practical experience is recommended. |
| Course Content |
Preparation for exam including Esssential for those looking to do the Coastal Practical course and those about to take the Coastal or Yachtmaster practical exam. Some revision of the day skipper shorebased course is included, plus more advanced skills in offshore & coastal navigation by day and night, pilotage and meteorology. |
| Ability after course |
Understands the principles of navigating on offshore & coastal passages by day and night. |
| Duration |
Price |
| 5 Days |
€800 |
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- SRC / VHF Radio
SRC / VHF Radio
| Suggested pre-course experience |
None |
| Assumed knowledge |
None |
| Course Content |
Use of marine radios including GMDSS, routine distress, urgency & safety proceedures |
| Ability after course |
Can use a marine DSC / VHF radio. |
| Duration |
Price |
| 1 Day |
€200 + €30 licence fee |
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- Radar
Radar
| Suggested pre-course experience |
None |
| Assumed knowledge |
None |
| Course Content |
Basic understanding of radar and set controls. Plotting and collision avoidance & navigation techniques |
| Ability after course |
Knowledge of how to use radar. |
| Duration |
Price |
| 1 Day |
€200 |
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- First Aid
First Aid
| Suggested pre-course experience |
None |
| Assumed knowledge |
None |
| Course Content |
First Aid and resuscitation techniques for yachtsmen, including a knowledge of the treatment of hypothermia. |
| Ability after course |
Understands basic first aid in a marine environment. |
| Duration |
Price |
| 1 Day |
€200 |
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