Description
Advanced skippering techniques for people with considerable knowledge of sailing and navigation, wanting to undertake coastal passages by day and night. This course consists of skippered passages in a variety of situations. Each trainee will skipper more challenging passages and learn about advanced passage planning, pilotage by day andnight, boat handling, safety and how to react in emergency situations.
The coastal skipper is also the first start on the professional path as it can be commercially endorsed by the RYA / MCA.
Duration: 5 days on board/4 nights in different ports
Calendar
| Type | Start date | Finish date | Schedule | Exam |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IN THE BOAT | 17/06/2019 | 21/06/2019 | FULL TIME | |
| IN THE BOAT | 15/07/2019 | 19/07/2019 | FULL TIME |
Syllabus
Assumed Knowledge: Boat handling to the standard of Day Skipper and navigation to shorebased Coastal Skipper/Yachtmaster™ Offshore
Course content: Passage planning, preparation at sea, pilotage, passage making and ability as skipper, yacht handling, adverse weather conditions, and emergency situations
Price includes: Practical Course notes, Logbook, mooring at home port and fuel included
Certificate
There is no exam. After completion of the course, the instructor evaluates the progression of the candidate and issues a Coastal Skipper RYA certification if suitable.
