What is an appropriate tip for the captain/instructor for 8 days of sailing school? The total cost of the schooling for my wife and I is around $5k, which includes books, tests and provisioning.

When you stop to consider that that boat company gets most of the money they get for the week. I always gave $100 a week for my two weeks I took <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Woof.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Woof.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Woof.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Woof.gif" alt="" />

P.S. THAT WAS 12 YEARS AGO SO I THINK $200 MIGHT BE MORE APPROPRIATE

I did 10% of the tuition for that part of the course.

Cheers, RickG

Recently completed a course in BVI. We had a terrific instructor.. we individually tipped a minimum of $200 and up to $250 for the 8 day course. Hope that helps!

We did 10% for our Captain's Course

Here is some guidance from Voyage Yacht Charters when you have a basic captain on the boat with you.

What is the gratuity for a Captain and/or Chef onboard a Bareboat?

Tipping your crew is standard procedure in the yachting industry. Although gratuity/tips are welcomed they are not mandatory and are based upon the service that you, as the client feel you received.

For your convenience we recommend the following as a guideline:
Good Service 5 % – 7.5% (per crew member)
Excellent Service 7.5% – 12% (per crew member)
It is important to note that this percentage is based on your Charter Fee and is not based on the daily rate that you pay each crew member.

How do I pay gratuity for the crew?
VOYAGE charters prefer that you pay your hired crew gratuity in cash, however they are also happy to accept personal checks and or travellers checks. Regards paying by credit card and should you wish to make use of the VOYAGE credit card facility, please note an additional fee of 3.5% will be added.

We tipped $200 per person for our 8 day trip with ASA 103 & 104. The suggested was $150-200.

Thanks everyone. Had a great trip and a fantastic captain.