RYA Coastal Skipper

For the more ambitious skipper to improve their skills, take charge and learn to make full use of the boat on longer, more complex passages.

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 motor cruising course and navigation to the standard of the Coastal Skipper/Yachtmaster Shorebased course

Minimum Duration:- 5 Day’s

Minimum Age:- 17

Course:-

•Passage planning

•preparation for sea

•Pilotage

•Passage making and ability as a skipper

•Radar, boat handling

•Adverse weather conditions

•Emergency situations

Ability after the course:- Able to skipper a motor cruiser on coastal passages by day and night