SKS / In-person or Online

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The SKS builds on the learning content of the SBF See course and deepens the subject areas, so that you will feel more comfortable and confident on the water. It consists of a practical and a theoretical part. This course covers the theoretical part. For the practical part you must gain experience on the water, so-called "mile building". We will discuss opportunities to do this during the course.

In the SKS course we focus particularly on the areas of maritime law, meteorology and navigation. For example, we learn how to recognise an approaching low-pressure system by changes in cloud formations, why the Meltemi blows in the Aegean during the summer months, or how to navigate in tidal waters. Here we work intensively with you and teach you a great deal – actually more than the required examination knowledge. Because here we are not learning (just) for the examination, but for practical application.

Who is this for?
The SKS is an official, recommended licence for commanding sailing or motor yachts in coastal waters (12nm). It is mandatory for commercial use of a sports boat in this sea area; otherwise it is a voluntary further qualification. Many charter companies require an SKS if you want to charter a yacht to sail on the Baltic Sea or other waters. In some regions, such as Greece, it is even mandatory.
For the SKS examination, possession of an SBF See is mandatory. If you want to combine SBF See and SKS, have a look at our combination packages here.

Schedule
The course takes place as an evening course on Mondays and Wednesdays (8 evenings from 7 – 10 pm). You can also participate online live in the lessons without restrictions. Individual evenings can also be recorded should the schedule not suit.

Notes:
The following teaching materials are required for the course and the examination:

Practice chart D49 (2011 edition)
Chart 1/INT 1
Examination workbook
Navigation instruments

Practical training
All information and details about our sail training can also be found here on toernfinder.de