Coastal Skipper
890,00 €
Only 4-5 students with one instructor during 5 days onboard.
To take part in this practical course, we recommend completing the RYA Yachtmaster Theory course beforehand. Please contact us before booking your place.
Included :
- RYA course book
- RYA certificate
- Meals onboard
(The price of the course from June 20 to September 20 will be €990.)
If you wish to have a private cabin, there is an additional charge of 200€.
Description
Advanced skippering techniques for sailors with solid navigation knowledge, aimed at those who want to skipper coastal passages by day and night. This course involves skippered passages in a variety of situations. Each exercise will challenge the skipper, covering passage planning, day and night navigation, boat control, safety, and how to react to emergencies.
The Coastal Skipper is the first step on the professional path, as it can be commercially endorsed by the RYA/MCA.
Duration: 5 days onboard and two nights in different ports.
Calendar
| Type | Start date | Finish date | Schedule | Exam |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ON THE BOAT | 14/10/2025 | 20/10/2025 | 09:30 - 18:30 | CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT |
| ON THE BOAT | 18/11/2025 | 24/11/2025 | 09:30 - 18:30 | CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT |
| ON THE BOAT | 09/12/2025 | 15/12/2025 | 09:30 - 18:30 | CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT |
| ON THE BOAT | 20/01/2026 | 26/01/2026 | 09:30 - 18:30 | CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT |
| ON THE BOAT | 10/02/2026 | 16/02/2026 | 09:30 - 18:30 | CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT |
| ON THE BOAT | 10/03/2026 | 16/03/2026 | 09:30 - 18:30 | CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT |
| ON THE BOAT | 07/04/2026 | 13/04/2026 | 09:30 - 18:30 | CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT |
| 12/05/2026 | 18/05/2026 |
Conditions and requirements
Previous knowledge: Handling of the boat according to the day Skipper standard and navigation as per the book Shorebased Coastal Skipper / YachtMaster OffShore.
During the course : Each student will skipper the yacht on a long passage, including precise pilotage and passage planning. We recommend completing the Yachtmaster theory course beforehand.
The price includes: Course notes, logbook and mooring fees.
Certificate: There is no exam: After completing the course, the instructor evaluates the candidate’s progress and issues the certificate if appropriate.
Syllabus
Course content: Passage planning, preparation for sea, pilotage, passage making an dayskipper skills, yacht handling, handling in adverse weather conditions and emergencies.
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