Coastal Skipper

This is a five-day advanced skippering course for those who have  knowledge of sailing and navigation, wanting to undertake coastal passages by day and night. Each trainee will skipper more challenging passages and learn more about passage planning, pilotage by day and night, boat handling, safety and emergency situations. To find out more about attending a Coastal Skipper course please click here >>>

Assessment for RYA/MCA Coastal Skipper can be arranged following a course for £200 plus £150 payable to the RYA.  Assessment lasts approximately 24 hours and is carried out by an independent RYA examiner.


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Coastal Skipper Practical Course
Pre-course experience 15 days, 2 days as skipper, 300 miles, 8 night hours
Assumed Knowledge Boat handling to the standard of the Day Skipper practical sail cruising course and navigation to the standard of the Coastal Skipper/Yachtmaster shorebased course
Course content Passage planning, pilotage by day and night, boat handling, safety and emergency situations
Ability after course Skipper a yacht on coastal passages by day and night
Minimum duration 5 days
 
Saturday: light showers, Max Temp: 9°C (48°F), Min Temp: 6°C (43°F)

Max Temp: 9°C (48°F), Min Temp: 6°C (43°F), Wind Direction: NNW, Wind Speed: 21mph, Visibility: moderate, Pressure: 1023mb, Humidity: 84%, UV risk: low, Pollution: low, Sunrise: 07:28GMT, Sunset: 16:20GMT
Sunday: heavy showers, Max Temp: 12°C (54°F), Min Temp: 7°C (45°F)

Max Temp: 12°C (54°F), Min Temp: 7°C (45°F), Wind Direction: WNW, Wind Speed: 36mph, Visibility: poor, Pressure: 1004mb, Humidity: 80%, UV risk: low, Pollution: low, Sunrise: 07:30GMT, Sunset: 16:19GMT
Monday: light showers, Max Temp: 8°C (46°F), Min Temp: 5°C (41°F)

Max Temp: 8°C (46°F), Min Temp: 5°C (41°F), Wind Direction: N, Wind Speed: 17mph, Visibility: very good, Pressure: 999mb, Humidity: 68%, UV risk: low, Pollution: low, Sunrise: 07:31GMT, Sunset: 16:18GMT