Coastal Skipper

~ Advanced skippering techniques for yachtsmen and women with considerable knowledge of sailing and navigation, wanting to undertake coastal passages by day and night ~

Like the Day Skipper course, this course consists of skippered passages in a variety of situations. Each trainee will skipper more challenging passages and learn more about passage planning, pilotage by day and night, boat handling, safety and emergency situations. It is a satisfying but intensive week, with candidates often working towards a Certificate of Competence. There's a maximum student to instructor ratio of five, so you're allways ensured of personal guidance during all practical courses.

Required Experience

15 days aboard, 2 days as skipper, 300 miles logged and 8 night hours. A knowledge of navigation to RYA coastal skipper shore based level.

Content

Like the Day Skipper course, this course consists of skippered passages in a variety of situations. Each trainee will skipper more challenging passages and learn more about passage planning, pilotage by day and night, boat handling, safety and emergency situations.