Ocean Hiker Competent Crew Course
Competent Crew Course Ocean Hiker or OHC
The Ocean Hiker sailing course is an extended version of a Competent Crew Course. Our approach of teaching is based on our very own blue water sailing experience. The additional collection of skills are of importance to any crew on an ocean passage. We implemented the extra skills into the standard competent crew syllabus of the RYA or ISA. We are not only mentioning during the Ocean Hiker/ Competent Crew Course that there are marine VHF radios aboard any ocean going sailing yacht, we introduce at this level the basics to work it and we are sure that any captain or skipper will be thankful in a precarious situation that an marine radio 
unlicensed competent crew member was able to set up a correct pan pan pan call. This does not mean that we depreciate any available licenses within the maritime world but we know that knowledge and skills are essential for survival. After extensive research we found that most sailing associations are not teaching at any sailing course level the skill of splicing ropes? Well, when we go for a Charter Cruise here in the Gulf of Thailand we definitely prefer a crew with a broad maritime knowledge and a bag full of skills.
Check out our different course combination’s to see what would suite you best. Our courses are taught by world cruisers, the yachts are oceangoing vessels equipped with the necessary gear to undertake passage making or ocean crossings.
Of course nobody can become within a week a fully trained skipper ready to cross the seas but our goal is to create a truly useful crew with maximum practical training possible in our given time frame.
New is as well the option of e-learning. You can start studying before actually getting here to to your time aboard. Have a look at the online section of the sailing school and get a taste what we are going to learn.
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We offer a few programs different from each other in terms of time and location following the same syllabus. A competent crew courses can start either from Koh Tao, from Koh Phangan or from Koh Samui.
Competent Crew Course and schedule
- 5 day 4 night Ocean Hiker off shore course (Live aboard) maximum 3 students!
Next live-aboard sailing courses with free places:
18.02.2012 – 22.02.2012 (FULL)
27.02.2012 – 02.03.2012 ( 1 places available)
12.04.2012 – 16.04.2012 ( 2 places available)
29.05.2012 – 02.06.2012 ( 1 places available)
- 5 days Ocean Hiker course on Koh Tao maximum 6 students!
Next sailing course:
on request!
- 5 day Ocean Hiker course plus 3 day passage to Angthong national marine park ( maximum 6 students)
Next mile builder:
on request!
All of the programs covering the same training syllabus only vary in the achievement of mileage.
Last Minute Competent Crew Course
See as well our last minute page where short upcoming courses are offered discounted.
If you haven’t been sailing in the Gulf of Thailand yet, a competent crew course with us will show you the beauty of silent traveling and will give you the confidence of being able to handle a sailing yacht.
Sailing Course Koh Tao
5 day Ocean Hiker Competent Crew Sailing Course Koh Tao
In our 5 day ocean hiker sailing course Koh Tao we will have daily practical sailing sessions aboard the sailing yacht Yun Khan just off the island Koh Tao. You will have to plan to be around for five to six hours a day. Academics will be incorporated in this session. The departure times can vary depending on weather conditions and training goals.
What will you learn during the sailing course Koh Tao?
The syllabus of the Ocean Hiker Competent Crew Sailing Course Koh Tao can be found here.
What will you get?
In the beginning of the sailing course Koh Tao we supply you with a competent crew sailing course book to study, a rope to train a few important knots and splicing. We can guarantee a build up of confidence at sea by being 5 days aboard the sailing yacht and collecting over the 5 day sailing course Koh Tao a minimum of 100 nautical Miles. Further you will take part in a night sail of minimum 4 hours. You will broaden your maritime knowledge throughout our 5 theory lessons. After completion you will receive a Ocean Hiker Competent Crew Card on which is as well stated what training you have done equivalent to the RYA Competent Crew Certificate .
What does it cost?
The 5 day ocean hiker sailing course can be booked for one person or for groups with extra discounts if you are traveling with your friends.
5 Day Ocean Hiker Competent Crew Sailing Course Koh Tao |
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| 1 person | 17800 Thai Baht |
| 2 person group price, 5 % off | 33820 Thai Baht |
| 4 person group price, 10 % off | 64080 Thai Baht |
| 6 person group price, 20 % off | 85440 Thai Baht |
| Prices are subject to 7% VAT | |
When to start?
Fill out the form below, give us your maximum period of stay on Koh Tao by using the date picker and we will get back to you by e-mail with our sailing course schedule. Once we could agree on a date you will have to pay a down payment to confirm your booking.
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How to pay
The sailing course Koh Tao can be paid by bank transfer or PayPal.
Sailing Course Liveaboard
5 day 4 night Ocean Hiker offshore live aboard Sailing Course Thailand
This sailing course Thailand combination will take you through the whole Ocean Hiker sailing course Thailand in 5 days. You will stay on board the Sailing Yacht as you would when doing a real passage. The idea of this combination is to get the true off shore feeling by being five full days aboard and cruising to the surrounding islands here in the Gulf of Thailand which are between 25 and 40 nautical miles distance away from each other. Where we are heading will be depend on the weather. We will apply as well shift rules as it is necessary when the yacht is sailing 24 hours a day. All responsibilities a board from sailing to cooking and cleaning will be shared between the crew/students and the skipper/instructor. At least on one of the four nights we will keep sailing for at least 4 hours as the Competent Crew standards require.
This passage making will give you the most experience and deep inside of ocean sailing and about 150 or more nautical miles to log in your new Sailing Logbook.
This sailing course starts typically from Koh Tao. On request we can start this course as well on Koh Phangan or Koh Samui. Extra charges will apply!
5 day 4 night offshore live aboard Sailing Course Thailand Private
This option will make this course a private course. No other students will be aboard the Sailing Yacht. The service of Skipper/Sailing Instructor and Crew is exclusively for you. You pay as a premium 50% of the offshore course price. The Sailing course Thailand itself is as in any other option.
What will you learn?
The syllabus of this sailing course can be found here.
What will you get?
5 day / 4 nights sailing course Thailand tuition with possible passage destinations to Angthong national marine park, Koh Samui or Koh Phangan or other surrounding small islands (depending on wind and weather) including food and accommodation aboard the sailing yacht.
Study materials, Food, soft drinks, accommodation aboard and a Ocean Hiker Certification Card complying with RYA Competent Crew Standards,at least 100 logged nautical miles and minimum 4 hours night sail are included.
Dinner is taken ashore and is not included!
When to start?
Go to Price and Booking page to see more options or fill out the form on the bottom of this page, give us your maximum period of stay on Koh Tao by using the date picker and we will get back to you by e-mail with our sailing course schedule. Once we could agree on a date you will have to pay a deposit to confirm your booking. This can be done by bank transfer or even PayPal.
What to bring?
Space is always limited aboard sailing yachts so if you are traveling with a lot of luggage we will ask you to pack only the basics you will need within these four days. You can store the rest in our headquarters on Koh Tao until we are back.
Needed is swimming shorts or bikini , a raincoat if possible, a towel, one warm jumper and your study materials.
What does the sailing course Thailand cost?
The 5 day 4 night ocean hiker offshore sailing course Thailand can be booked by one person but needs at least two person to get started. Maximum student capacity is three.
5 day 4 night Ocean Hiker Live aboard sailing course Thailand |
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| Price for 1 person | 24.900 Thai Baht |
| Price for 2 person exclusive private course (+50%) | 62.250 Thai Baht |
| Price for 3 person 10 % group discount | 70.965 Thai Baht |
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Sailing Course Angthong
5 days Ocean Hiker sailing course plus 3 day offshore passage to Angthong national marine park
This course combination will take you through the whole Ocean Hiker sailing course in 5 days by attending every day 5 hour sailing sessions of the coast of Koh Tao. After completing the 5 days we will embark on a 3 day cruise to the Angthong marine park. On the first day the target is to sail from Koh Tao to Koh Wua Talap, the only inhabited island and the home of the marine park rangers. This passage is 35 nautical from Koh Tao. During this cruise you have the chance to apply your freshly gained knowledge. On Koh Wua Talap tents will be ready prepared for.
On the second day exploration of the marine park is on the agenda. The viewpoint on Koh Wua Talap, the Bua Boke Cave, the inner lake on Koh Mae Koh, and the secret cave on Koh Ngam.
On the third day we set sails again to sail back to Koh Tao where we will arrive in the late afternoon.
What will you learn?
The syllabus of this sailing course can be found here.
What will you get?
5 day / 5 hours a day ocean hiker sailing course plus 3 days / two nights off shore cruise to Angthong national marine park and back to Koh Tao.
When to start?
Go to Price and Booking page, fill out the form, give us your maximum period of stay on Koh Tao by using the date picker and we will get back to you by e-mail with our sailing course schedule. Once we could agree on a date you will have to pay a deposit to confirm your booking. This can be done by bank transfer or even PayPal.
What does it cost?
The 5 day ocean hiker sailing course plus 3 day 2 nights offshore passage making to Angthong and back can be booked for one person or for groups with extra discounts if you are traveling with your friends.
5 Day Ocean Hiker Sailing Course Koh Tao plus 3 Day / 2 Night off shore cruise to Angthong |
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| 1 person | 26800 Thai Baht |
| 2 person group price, 5 % off | 50920 Thai Baht |
| 4 person group price, 10 % off | 96480 Thai Baht |
| 6 person group price, 20 % off | 128640 Thai Baht |
Prices are per person and subject to 7% VAT
Ocean Hiker Offshore Thailand to Cambodia
Offshore Sailing Thailand to Cambodia
Overview Sailing Thailand to Cambodia 17.10 – 26.10.2011
Sailing from south Thailand to Cambodia means crossing the Gulf of Thailand and is a 8 to 10 day sailing adventure from Ko Samui to Sihanoukville and back to Ko Samui. During this passage you will collect as much as 600 NM.
The offshore sailing experience from Thailand to Cambodia and back is only possible in the month of October and November when in the Gulf of Thailand region the transition from the south west to the north east monsoon is taking place. The next Sailing Thailand to Cambodia passages would be possible around March and April when the transition is changing again to south west monsoon.
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During this transition the wind will be northerly or in March southerly and provides a perfect point of sail to sail from west to east and back. This offshore Sailing Thailand to Cambodia experience starts on Koh Tao were the crew or students will be incorporated into all necessary preparation for this passage. Therefore the maximum 4 crew members have to check in three days before departure. The actual offshore passage from Ko Samui to Sihanoukville will take about 3-4 days depending on weather.
During this offshore Sailing Thailand to Cambodia passage we will cover around 300 nautical miles for one way or more than 600 NM two ways which makes this program as well a good option for mile builders or certified sailors who want to collect ocean sailing experience. This program will give experience including all preparation from provisioning to running the yacht in a shift system 24 hours a day.
You will achieve as well a inside experience into the logistics of clearing in and out, in this case on the Thai and Cambodian boarders since regulations vary greatly between countries. To take part on one of this offshore Sailing Thailand to Cambodia passages you will need to apply for an Cambodian Visa in advance.
Once in Cambodia we will take the opportunity to explore some of the truly unspoiled islands and beaches, re provision the yacht before sailing back to Thailand. The duration of the program will be maximum 10 days.
Map of Gulf Sailing Thailand to Cambodia
What will you learn during our passage
During this 3 to 4 day Sailing Thailand to Cambodia offshore passage of 300 nautical miles you will be 24 hours aboard the sailing yacht. We will create shifts of maximum 2 crew and 1 Skipper. You will be on watch, on the helm, on stand by or sleeping depending of the shift during this passage as on real blue water passages while crossing seas or oceans. Here you will find out if ocean sailing is really your cup of tea or if you rather stay close to shore and prefer having every night a sheltered anchorage.
For a milebuilder this Sailing Thailand to Cambodia can get you additional experience an miles necessary to continue your sailing career to get prepared for the next level of certification or just for the build up of confidence for your very own passage on your own yacht. On the Sailing Thailand to Cambodia passage all crew members will have to share the available bunks aboard depending on your shift.
What do you need
To take part in this Sailing Thailand to Cambodia passage we expect you to have a minimum experience level of a Competent Crew. If you are not a competent crew yet we can arrange a competent crew course on Ko Tao before the Sailing Thailand to Cambodia Passage.
Sailing Thailand to Cambodia and back Passage (600 NM) |
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| Price for 1 person | 39.000 Thai Baht |
| Price for 2 person couple discount | 59.500 Thai Baht |
| Price for 4 person group discount | 109.000 Thai Baht |
| Price for 2 person exclusive private Charter to Cambodia | 85.000 Thai Baht |
Prices are subject to 7% VAT
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