Program
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Theoretical knowledge:
Legislation;
Boat general knowledge;
Propulsion and maneuvering;
Meteorology;
Navigation rules;
Regulations for preventing collisions at sea;
First aids and fire fighting knowledge;
Maritime Ceremonial;
Communications: communications basic knowledge.
. Practical knowledge:
Skippering a boat up to 7 meters;
Ropework.
(de acordo com a Portaria n.º 288/2000)
Workload
This courses are done at the weekends on 4 Saturdays from 09h00am to 06h00pm. In the morning the classes are theoretical and in the afternoon you have a practical training.
Theoretical classes (20 hours) - Saturdays from 09h00am to 01h30pm
Practical classes (10 hours) - Saturdays during the afternoon from 02h00pm to 06h00pm
Exam: Saturdays or Sundays around 09h00am
Location
Oeiras Yachting Harbor offers access to an outstanding water plan. It offers modern infrastructure with restaurants, shops, showers, parking and boatyard all in a stunning location between Lisbon and Cascais.
Around the marina, you will find several high quality beaches, and ocean swimming-pool and a cycle path by the water. Its strategic location at the mouth of the river Tagus allows you to experience the Atlantic or otherwise look for the more protected and tidal waters of the river.
Classes take place from the Harbor of Oeiras, and in boats appropriately accredited for this purpose.
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Documentation
Are necessary the following documentation to subscribe to the Basic Skipper (Carta de Marinheiro) exam:
Application form;
1 Photocopy of the identity card - scanned;
1 Photography - scanned;
A copy of your competence certificate - scanned;
A declaration confirming that you know how to swim;
A medical certificate to practice nautical sports.
For the inicial subscription it’s only necessary filing out the application form, a copy of the identity card and photography. The remaining documents must be delivered up to a week before the day of the exam.
Guarantee
We’ve always thought that “Satisfaction Guaranteed” it’s not a very inspiring sentence. We want you to be satisfied of course, but we would prefer you were absolutely delighted with your experience or training.
We are proud on our work so we’re not satisfied unless you are satisfied. If, for some reason, you are unhappy with the activity or experience that you chose you can repeat it without any additional cost.
We can’t guarantee in advance that you’ll pass and get your certificate. However we can assure you that we’ll do everything we can to help you achieving your goals.
That’s why we’re the only company offering you a “Learning Agreement and Second Chance”, offering the possibility of repeating the course (or part of it) without any additional costs.
Our main goal is to improve your abilities and assure a remarkable experience, thus we are fully committed with your results.
We’re confident that West Coast will be up to your expectations!
The Basic Skipper License (Carta de Marinheiro) allows you to cruise by day up to 6 nautical miles from a safe harbor and 3 nautical miles from shore. 
