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.
Duration: 5 days onboard and two nights in different ports.
Calendar
| Type | Start date | Finish date | Schedule | Exam |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ON THE BOAT | 14/10/2025 | 18/10/2025 | 09:30 - 18:30 | CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT |
| ON THE BOAT | 18/11/2025 | 22/11/2025 | 09:30 - 18:30 | CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT |
| ON THE BOAT | 08/12/2025 | 14/12/2025 | 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 |
| ON THE BOAT | 12/05/2026 | 18/05/2026 | 09:30 - 18:30 | CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT |
Conditions and requirements
Previous knowledge: Handling of the boat according to the day Skipper standard and navigation as per the bookShorebased Coastal Skipper / YachtMaster OffShore.
During the course : Esch student will skipper the yacht on along pasage, 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.
