>RYA Coastal Skipper Practical
Upon the successful completion of the course you will be able to skipper a boat on coastal passages safely and with confidence. You will learn skippering techniques and navigation for coastal passages, advanced boat handling and pilotage.
Duration
7 Days (Monday to Sunday)
Capacity
Maximum of 5 students per course.
Experience
A knowledge of navigation to Coastal Skipper Shore Based level. This includes 15 days aboard, 2 days as skipper, 300 miles logged and 8 night hours.
Training
During this practical course you will be guided through navigation – both offshore and in limited visibility. You will also be taught advanced weather forecasting and passage planning in addition to watch-keeping and preparation for sea.
Each student will have the opportunity to plan and execute passages while taking complete command of the yacht.
At the end of the course a thorough debrief session, given by the instructor, will assist you in further developing your skippering abilities.
Availability
The RYA Coastal skipper Practical course is run throughout the year.
