{"product_id":"gift-become-captain","title":"Skipper Course in Sofia – Up to 40 GT","description":"\u003cp\u003eStructured skipper training with theory in Sofia (also available online via Zoom) and real on‑water practice at Lake Iskar. After successfully completing the course and passing the exam, you receive an internationally recognized certificate to operate and charter yachts up to 40 GT.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow the training works\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTheory (Sofia or online)\u003c\/strong\u003e: 4 weeks of evening classes, twice per week. You cover navigation, pilotage, chartwork, meteorology, seamanship and the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (COLREGs).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePractice (Lake Iskar)\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1 full day on a 12 m yacht in a group of 4–5. You work on berthing and unberthing, maneuvering, safety, routine checks and the essential knots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat you’ll learn\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNavigation, pilotage and chartwork – using charts and visual references;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHydrography and meteorology – reading conditions and planning your trip;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeamanship – terminology, equipment, lines and knots;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCOLREGs – practical rules to avoid collisions;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOn‑board procedures – maneuvers, checks and crew organization.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCertificate and privileges\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOn passing the exam you obtain an internationally recognized certificate authorizing you to operate and charter yachts up to 40 GT.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho is it for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBeginners and progressing enthusiasts who want a clear, step‑by‑step course with real practice to take the helm confidently and plan independent cruises.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReady for your first command? Choose a voucher and start your training.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"RYA Yachting Training Centre","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52923695464786,"sku":"SV-30594","price":501.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/adventico.com\/en-bg\/products\/gift-become-captain","provider":"Adventico","version":"1.0","type":"link"}