The SIA Weekend Charter Option is available at our Sailing Schools in Thailand and Malaysia.
The SIA Weekend Charter option will help you develop the skills and knowledge you need to become a competent member or skipper on a sailing yacht of up to 24 metres.
It is very much a hands-on weekend where you consolidate the skills, management and theory of the course you have just completed.  It teaches you that by getting out there on the water and doing it yourself, there is a huge gain in confidence and in skill.  Our experienced instructors will guide you every step of the way ensuring you have a rewarding and enjoyable experience as you learn - if you request further teaching?

However, you will understand how to hoist and trim (adjust) the sails, how to work as a part a crew and how to steer the boat before you embark on your weekend. We make sure you and your crew are supported and competent to deal with weather, navigation, safety and your passage plans. And you’ll also learn how to perfect other important activities, such as anchoring, coming alongside in a marina berth or rescuing a man-overboard.

This Weekend Charter Course provides you with the solid foundation that you need to move on to the next level. You won’t be a solo ‘round the world sailor after three or four days, but you will be confident that you can handle a yacht in moderate to light sea and weather conditions.

Very probably the bug will have bitten you and you’ll want to take the training further: Bareboat Skipper, Yachtmaster Coastal!  Who knows?

Additional Details:
  • Safety - Lookout / Yacht / Personal
  • Weather
  • Rigging and de-rigging yachts
  • Helming and crewing Reaching, Tacking Gybing
  • Parts of the Yacht (practical))
  • Hove to
  • Leaving a mooring, Alongside, Taking up a mooring
  • Anchoring
  • Using the engine
  • Sailing on all Points of Sail
  • Hoisting Sails - Trimming
  • Marina boat crewing
Previous experience: None required
Duration: 4 days
Qualifications: International Crew Certificate
What's included: Safety equipment, Instruction, Yacht, Bottled Water, Fuel and Insurance
What's optional: Sailing Gloves, SiA T shirts, SiA Caps and Log Books
What's required: Waterproof roll bag, light deck shoes, shorts or long trousers, t shirt, sunglasses and sunblock.
We can help you with the following on request:
  • Accommodation
  • Airport Transfer
  • Motor Bike or Car Rental
  • What to do and where to go in Phuket
Course Dates:
International Crew Courses start on

1st - 4th and 15th - 19th  of every month

Not the right dates for you? Contact us, we can often arrange other dates.  Private courses are possible if you give us enough time to schedule them in.

Book 60 days early for a great discount!

 

International Crew Courses start on

5th - 9th and 19th - 23rd  of every month

Not the right dates for you? Contact us, we can often arrange other dates

Book 60 days early for a great discount!

 
Private courses are possible if you give us enough time to schedule them in.
 
Only available in Phuket
 

Weekender Course Prices

Location Duration (days) Early Booking Discount Price (THB)
60 Days Before 30 Days Before Full Price
Phuket 2 days From 12,000 From 16,000 From 20,000
IYT International Crew Course

IYT International Crew Course

Duration: 4 Days