Coastal Skipper
This is an advanced-skippering course.
The course is aimed at yachtsmen and women with a considerable knowledge of sailing and navigational skills, aspiring towards a ‘Certificate of Competence’.
| Course: | Coastal Skipper |
| Suggested minimum pre-course experience: | 15 days, 2 days as skipper, 300 miles, 8 night hours |
| Assumed knowledge: | Navigation to Coastal Skipper standard, sailing to Day Skipper practical standard. |
| Course content: | Pilotage by day and night, boat handling, passage planning, safety, emergency situations |
| After course: | Skipper a yacht on coastal waters by day and night |
The following are the key points from the RYA syllabus and cover what you will be taught during your week.
- Preparation for sea
- Pilotage
- Passage planning
- Passage making as confident skipper
- Yacht handling under sail
- Yacht handling under power
- Adverse weather handling
- Emergency situations
“I have learnt so much in the past week. This has boosted my confidence and capabilities as a skipper.” Steve, February 2008
“Excellent and very enjoyable week, brilliant tuition and instruction.”
George, April 2008
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