RYA Day Skipper Motor – Barcelona

Train in one of Europe’s most spectacular sailing locations and gain an internationally recognised license

Learn to skipper a motor yacht with confidence on the stunning Mediterranean coast of Barcelona. Our RYA Day Skipper Motor course combines professional instruction, hands-on training, and real-world navigation in an unforgettable setting — warm waters, steady conditions, and a vibrant coastal city as your classroom.

This internationally recognised qualification is perfect for aspiring skippers who want the skills to safely command a motor vessel by day in familiar waters. You’ll learn practical boat handling, navigation, pilotage, passage planning, and safety procedures — all taught to Royal Yachting Association (RYA) standards.

Train aboard a fully equipped motor yacht, guided by experienced, English-speaking RYA instructors, and finish the course with the confidence and certification to skipper your own boat anywhere in the world.

Why choose Barcelona?

• Ideal Mediterranean conditions for learning

• Busy commercial ports and coastal cruising for real-life experience

• Sunshine, culture, and world-class sailing all year round

What you’ll gain

• RYA Day Skipper Motor International Certificate of Competence (ICC equivalent when applied)

• Practical skippering and navigation skills

• Confidence to charter and operate motor yachts worldwide

Whether you’re upgrading your skills or starting your skippering journey, this course offers professional training in an unbeatable location.