ISA / RYA Sailing Courses

Coastal Skipper Practical

The aim of this course is to teach the skills and techniques required to skipper a cruising yacht safely on coastal and offshore passages by day and night. Candidates should have considerable experience in both sailing and navigation and are are usually aspiring towards a Certificate of Competence.

Course Syllabus

• Passage Planning
• Preparation for Sea
• Pilotage
• Passage Making and Ability as a Skipper
• Yacht Handling Under Power
• Yacht Handling Under Sail
• Adverse Weather Conditions
• Emergency Situations

Course Details

• Duration: 5 days
• Start Sunday 1800
• Finish Friday 1800

Pre-requisites: Navigation to Coastal Skipper Shorebase standard, sailing to Day Skipper Practical standard, 15 days sea time (2 days as skipper) 300 miles and 8 night hours.