Skipper training

Did you always dream of being a captain on a motor yacht, but are you lacking sailing experience? Even if you have little sailing experience, it is possible to rent our boats. Even though all of our boats are license free, our experienced instructors give you clear instructions before departure and we are happy to help you find your perfect license free sailing route. Sometimes it’s nice (and fun!) to gain a little more experience before departure.

For this reason, we offer skipper training, for both the starting and the less experienced skipper.

If you want to sail safely, practical experience is important. That is why we briefly tell you the sailing rules during the skipper training. In addition, you will practice various exercises on the water with our instructor, such as mooring and sailing away, preparing for a trip, turning in narrow waters, emergency braking, sailing in and out of a box, sailing at bridges and locks, and so on.

Skipper training – prior to the rental period

The short skipper training is a course of one hour, in which you learn the basic skills of boat sailing: how to move the boat, moor it and turn it in narrow waterways. This training is special developed for the starting skippers and is tailored to your skills.

If you have more experience with driving a boat and would like to practice a little more with the help of our experienced instructor? We also offer trainings for advanced skippers who want to train (for example) special manoeuvres with a boat. For example, manoeuvring and mooring.

This one-hour course takes place on the rented boat, prior to the rental period.

In brief:

• Duration: 1 hour
• Price: € 85
• Location: training will be on the rented boat
• Date & time: prior to the rental period or the next morning

How to book:

Are you planning to book a boat, or have you booked a boat and would you like to book a skipper training as an extra? Please contact us by calling +31 512 513 276 or by emailing contact@dedrait.com. You can also make use of the form for booking extra items and services. We look forward to hearing from you!

Extended Skipper training

Would you like to extend the Skipper Training and take more time to prepare for your boating trip together with your family or group of friends? At Yachtcharter De Drait, we offer the possibility to book an extended Skipper Training tailored to your wishes. Whether you’d like to learn how to navigate for half a day or a full day, we make sure the training perfectly matches your level and needs.

With a private skipper on board, you’ll not only learn the ins and outs of boating but also enjoy a fun and educational experience on the water. Whether you want to focus on specific techniques, build your confidence, or simply enjoy the boating experience together — we’ll take care of everything for you.

Would you like to know more about the options or do you have specific requests? Feel free to contact us by email or phone — we’re happy to think along with you.

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