Today, we’ll explore the exciting world of sailing and powerboat courses available in Malta, allowing you to embark on thrilling maritime adventures while gaining the skills and certifications to do so.
Sailing Courses: Set Sail for Adventure
Sailing is a unique and exhilarating way to connect with nature and the sea, relying on the wind’s power and your skill to navigate the waves. Malta’s temperate climate provides near year-round sailing opportunities, making it an idyllic location for sailors of all levels. Whether you’re a novice or an occasional sailor, you can enhance your sailing knowledge and experience with the following courses.
Learning to Sail
Sailing is an inclusive sport that welcomes enthusiasts of all ages. If you’ve never set foot on a boat before, Malta offers beginner-friendly sailing courses designed to help you embark on your sailing journey. These courses cater to both novices and those with some prior experience, ensuring everyone can enjoy the thrill of sailing.
Competent Crew
The Competent Crew course introduces absolute beginners to the joys of sailing aboard cruising yachts. It’s also an excellent entry point for dinghy sailors looking to transition to yachting or those who have some crewing experience but want to enhance their skills.
Day Skipper Course
The Day Skipper program is a comprehensive course designed to transform you into a confident and capable skipper. It covers navigation, helmsmanship, weather forecasting, engine maintenance, sail handling, and more. Upon successful completion, you’ll earn a Day Skipper license, allowing you to charter sailing yachts.
Coastal Skipper
This course bridges the gap between Day Skipper and Offshore Coastal examinations, preparing experienced Day Skippers for more complex passages that may include night sailing and advanced watchkeeping.
Offshore Prep & Exam
For those aspiring to be offshore skippers, this course culminates in a practical examination of skippering ability. It certifies you to skipper yachts on extended offshore passages day or night.
Powerboat Courses: Command the Waves with Confidence
Powerboating offers thrilling adventures on the water, but it’s vital to be well-prepared and equipped. Malta offers a range of powerboat courses to help you navigate the seas safely and confidently.
Nautical Licence
Ideal for beginners, this course covers basic navigation, seamanship, first aid, fire safety, international regulations, engine operation, practical ropework, and hands-on experience on a yacht. Successful completion earns you a license to operate motor boats up to 12 meters in territorial waters.
Powerboat Level 1 & 2
These courses delve deeper into navigation and factors to consider when planning trips. Completing this course enables you to apply for the International Certificate of Competence (ICC).
Offshore Powerboat Racing Course
Designed for newcomers to offshore racing, this specialist course covers race admin, safety, maintenance, race preparation, rules, setup, and fast boat handling.
Day Skipper (Motor Cruising)
Day Skipper courses are the most popular motor cruising programs, teaching practical pilotage, navigation, seamanship, and boat handling. These skills allow you to skipper a motor cruiser safely in familiar waters, including night cruising.
Coastal Skipper (Motor Cruising)
Similar to the Coastal Skipper for sailing, this course helps experienced Day Skippers take on more complex passages, including night navigation and handling heavy weather.
Offshore Prep & Exam (Motor Cruising)
This program assesses and enhances your skippering skills, preparing you for extended offshore passages by day or night.
Shore-Based Courses: Essential Knowledge for Seafarers
To ensure safety at sea, it’s vital to have knowledge beyond practical skills. Malta offers shore-based courses that provide crucial information and survival skills.
Sea Survival
This course teaches essential survival skills for small craft users, including life-raft operation, hypothermia management, and search and rescue techniques.
VHF Short Range Certificate
Learn the basics of VHF radio operation, including distress and emergency procedures, and acquire a “United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Certificate of Competence and Authority to Operate.”
Essential Navigation and Seamanship Course
This course covers inshore navigation, safety, tidal awareness, buoyage, and understanding of the Collision Regulations. It also addresses sources of weather information and safety equipment usage.
Coastal Skipper/Offshore Theory
For advanced sailors and boaters, this theory course covers advanced navigation techniques, meteorology, collision regulations, and offshore safety.
Your Path to Boating Proficiency with Yachting.mt
Yachting.mt is dedicated to assisting boat and yacht owners in Malta and beyond in obtaining the appropriate licenses and certifications for safe and enjoyable boating experiences. We are here to guide you in finding the right training institute to obtain the fitting license for your specific needs and aspirations. Feel free to reach out to us for personalized assistance and advice on how to embark on your journey to becoming a competent and responsible boat or yacht owner in Malta’s waters or international territories.
