This course is an ideal bridge between Day Skipper and the full RYA/MCA Yachtmaster Coastal Skipper examination course.
The course is designed to give an experienced RYA Day Skipper the confidence to undertake longer and more complex passages which may involve sailing at night or involve watch keeping systems.
Duration:
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Sunday to Friday. Maximum 5 students per yacht
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Previous Experience Required:
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15 days aboard, 2 days as skipper, 300 miles logged and 8 night hours. A knowledge of navigation to RYA Coastal Skipper/Yachtmaster theory level
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Course Overview:
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Skippering techniques and navigation for coastal passages by day and night. More advanced boat handling and pilotage for experienced Skippers |
Cost:
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5 Days |
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High Season
(3rd April - 2nd October 2010):
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£480
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Low Season
(1st Jan - 2nd April
3rd October- 31st Dec 2010):
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£445 |
Skippering a yacht on coastal and offshore passages demands strong navigation, seamanship and leadership skills. During the RYA Coastal Skipper course your instructor will guide you through navigation, both offshore and in limited visibility, weather forecasting and passage planning, watch keeping, preparation for sea and handling heavy weather. You will put this all into practice as each student plans and executes passages taking complete command of the yacht. Coastal skippers must be good boat handlers and you will receive plenty of practice mooring the yacht and have at least 4 hours night sailing. Weather permitting the yacht will undertake a longer coastal passage.
At the successful completion of the RYA Coastal Skipper course you will be awarded the RYA Coastal Skipper Course Completion Certificate and will be able to skipper coastal passages safely and confidently. |
