RYA Coastal Skipper

The RYA Coastal Skipper course is an intensive week – but highly satisfying. Trainees often work towards a Certificate of Competence or the International Certificate of Competence.

Bluewater Sailing expects you to have completed the RYA Coastal Skipper/Yachtmaster Offshore Theory course before starting this practical maritime training. This will ensure you are fully prepared. Grenada and the Grenadines is classed as tidal water and your certificate will be endorsed accordingly.

RYA Coastal Skippers will be able to undertake more difficult passages by day and night and handle the yacht in more demanding conditions. By the end of this sailing course you should have the knowledge to become an RYA Yachtmaster; however, you may still need to gain more boating experience. Bluewater Sailing also offers mile building sailing charters in conjunction with the best Caribbean regattas – even more fun!

Course Structure

Passage planning

Preparation for sea

Pilotage

Passage making and ability as skipper

Yacht handling under power

Yacht handling under sail

Adverse weather conditions

Emergency situations.

Useful Information

5 days/4 nights: GBP 695 per person

7 days/6 nights: GBP 895 per person

10% discount for couples sharing a private ensuite cabin.