Coastal Skipper/Yachtmaster Offshore

This course is ideal for candidates for the Coastal Skipper practical course and Yachtmaster Offshore® exam. Some revision of the Day Skipper shorebased course is included, plus more advanced skills in offshore and coastal navigation by day and night, pilotage and meteorology.

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Coastal Skipper/Yachtmaster Offshore Shorebased Course
Pre-course experience Knowledge equivalent to the Day Skipper shorebased course
Assumed Knowledge Navigation to Day Skipper standard and some practical experience is recommended
Course content Navigation, meteorology, collision avoidance, safety and passage planning
Ability after course Understands the principles of navigating for coastal and offshore passages
Minimum duration 40 hours plus 3 assessment papers
 
Monday: heavy rain shower, Max Temp: 22°C (72°F), Min Temp: 14°C (57°F)

Max Temp: 22°C (72°F), Min Temp: 14°C (57°F), Wind Direction: S, Wind Speed: 15mph, Visibility: poor, Pressure: 1005mb, Humidity: 93%, UV risk: low, Pollution: low, Sunrise: 06:32BST, Sunset: 19:41BST
Tuesday: heavy rain shower, Max Temp: 19°C (66°F), Min Temp: 14°C (57°F)

Max Temp: 19°C (66°F), Min Temp: 14°C (57°F), Wind Direction: SW, Wind Speed: 15mph, Visibility: poor, Pressure: 1001mb, Humidity: 73%, UV risk: low, Pollution: low, Sunrise: 06:34BST, Sunset: 19:39BST
Wednesday: light rain shower, Max Temp: 20°C (68°F), Min Temp: 14°C (57°F)

Max Temp: 20°C (68°F), Min Temp: 14°C (57°F), Wind Direction: SW, Wind Speed: 15mph, Visibility: very good, Pressure: 1006mb, Humidity: 66%, UV risk: low, Pollution: low, Sunrise: 06:35BST, Sunset: 19:36BST