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 experienceKnowledge equivalent to the Day Skipper shorebased course
Assumed KnowledgeNavigation to Day Skipper standard and some practical experience is recommended
Course contentNavigation, meteorology, collision avoidance, safety and passage planning
Ability after courseUnderstands the principles of navigating for coastal and offshore passages
Minimum duration40 hours plus 3 assessment papers
 
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