Skipper for a Day — your first yacht lesson in Israel
A three-hour private lesson on a sailing yacht in Herzliya or Ashkelon. You steer, trim the sails, and run the engine — with a Yachtmaster-certified skipper beside you.
3-hour private lesson Herzliya or Ashkelon 1 or 2 students Gift certificate available
Skipper for a Day is an introductory private yacht lesson built for people who’ve always wanted to try sailing but never had an excuse. Not a group tour: you’re on board with your instructor and (optionally) one friend or partner, and the yacht is yours to handle.
You’ll spend roughly thirty minutes on shore basics — parts of the boat, safety, how sails and the engine work together — and the remaining two and a half hours on the water. Real wind, real course corrections, real feel for what running a yacht is like. By the end you’ll know whether a full skipper course (ISSA, Mashit 30, IYT) is the next step for you.
02 Course at a glance
Everything you need to know
Duration
3 hours
Private lesson, split between quick theory on the dock and hands-on practice under sail.
Format
1 or 2 students
Solo, or bring a partner or friend. Same flat price either way.
Locations
Herzliya · Ashkelon
Choose the marina that suits you. Herzliya: 10 minutes from Tel Aviv. Ashkelon: southern base.
Instructor
Yachtmaster-certified
Licensed skipper with years of Mediterranean sailing experience. Teaches in English, Hebrew or Russian.
Language
EN · HE · RU
Pick your preferred language when you book and we’ll match the right instructor.
Content
Sail + motor
Parts of the yacht, basic safety, points of sail, tacking, engine and mooring — hands-on.
03 Price
One flat rate — for one or two students
The price is per lesson, not per person — bring a friend or a partner at no extra charge. Everything is included: yacht, instructor, fuel, life jackets, bottled water.
Hands-on from minute oneYou’re at the helm, trimming sails, working the engine. Not a demo — you do the sailing.
Personal attentionMaximum two students per lesson. The instructor watches every move and corrects in real time.
No commitment, real answerThree hours is enough to know if sailing is for you — before you invest in a full skipper course.
Gift certificate optionTreat yourself, or surprise a friend or family member. We issue a printable voucher redeemable at either marina.
05 After the lesson
Loved it? Here’s what’s next
Skipper for a Day is an introductory experience — no formal certificate. If you want to be able to charter on your own, one of our full skipper courses is the logical next step.
Israel · Ministry cert
Mashit 30 — Herzliya
From 7,900 ₪. Up to 90 hours at sea. Israeli Ministry of Transport skipper license, valid for yachts up to 30 tonnes.
No. The lesson is built for complete beginners. The instructor explains everything step by step, from rigging to how the wind moves the yacht.
Will I get a certificate?
No formal certificate — Skipper for a Day is an introductory experience. If you want a licence, look at the ISSA, Mashit 30 or IYT courses listed above.
Can I book this as a gift?
Yes. We issue a printable gift certificate with the recipient’s name and an open redemption date. Just mention it when you book.
What should I bring?
Non-slip shoes (sneakers are fine), a hat, sunglasses and sunscreen. A light layer for wind. Life jackets, water, tea and coffee are on board.
What if the weather isn’t good?
We reschedule at no extra cost. The skipper decides on the morning of the lesson based on real conditions. Your deposit rolls over to the new date.
Ready to take the helm?
Book your Skipper for a Day lesson
WhatsApp the operator with your preferred date, marina and language. Reply within ten minutes, booking confirmed after a 50% deposit.
Looking for a birthday gift or anniversary surprise? Ask us about the printable gift certificate — valid at Herzliya or Ashkelon, with an open redemption date.
Sailing school
Not sure which course to pick?
The hub page compares all four certification courses plus the trial lesson — prices, sea hours, language of instruction and where each certificate is recognised.
