Part of its structural identity, Capetan offers a wide range of intensive sailing courses, Hands On Practice.
"Hands-On Practice" is a phrase taken from the English language, which has no exact translation into Romanian, and which means involvement direct and practical in an activity, rather than just theoretical learning. Refers to experience gained through physical action, manipulation or practical application of knowledge. Sailing is a physical and skill-based activity that cannot be fully learnt through theory alone. The emphasis on real, hands-on practice ensures that students develop the necessary skills, muscle memory and confidence to manoeuvre a boat in real conditions.
Definition:
Hands-On Practice (/hændz ɒn ˈpræktɪs/) - - noun - active participation in learning or instruction through direct physical experience rather than theoretical instruction.
HOP - Hands On Practice (/hændz ɒn ˈpræktɪs/) - intensive practical boating course, suitable for those with minimum and intermediate level experience. Groups of maximum 5 students + certified instructor, 7 days, all included in the price.
HOP CAT - Hands On Practice Catamaran (/hændz ɒn ˈprææktɪs ˌkætəməˈræn/) - intensive practical sailing course exclusively on catamaran, suitable for those with minimum and intermediate level experience. Groups of maximum 5 students + certified instructor, 7 days, all included in the price.
HOPA - Hands On Practice Advanced (/hændz ɒn ˈpræktɪs ədˈvɑːnst/) - intensive practical boating course suitable for advanced level. Single-handed and short-handed manoeuvres, scenarios with a high degree of difficulty, on both sailboat and catamaran. Groups of maximum 5 students + certified instructor, 7 days, all included.
HOT - Hands On Tide (/hændz ɒn taɪd/) - an intensive tidal practical boating course suitable for advanced level sailors wishing to take a higher level of sailing or to take Yacht Master courses. Groups of maximum 5 students + certified instructor, 6 days, The Solent, UK.
Mile Building - 7 days of almost non-stop offshore sailing in a programme of charters, accumulating nautical miles in an unforgettable experience.
Career & Crew - Practical course to acquire the skills needed to access hostess and competent crew jobs in the charter industry. Employment opportunities appropriate to each level. Groups of maximum 6 learners + experienced sailing&hospitality instructor.
Visit each course page for prices, available sessions, enrolment and other details. Alternatively, you can contact us - we're just a text or phone call away!
We give you the opportunity to put your shoulder to the wheel and practice as much as you can manoeuvres needed to sail properly.
Join the CAPETAN community, a club of sailing enthusiasts that will always help you when you need it.
The knowledge provided is designed to help you easily navigate situations that can arise when sailing a charter boat in a busy holiday destination with an inexperienced crew.
WhatsApp message
Choose one of the modules that's right for you.
Use the contact details to get more information and book a place in one of our modules. Let's make sailing plans together.