RYA Coastal Skipper Practical
Training Info
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Prerequisites: 15 days at sea; 300nm;
8 night hours; 2 days as skipper - Min Age: 17
- Delivery: Liveaboard
What To Expect
The aim of the Coastal Skipper Practical is to teach the skills and techniques required to skipper a cruising yacht of 7 metres to 15m LOA safely on coastal and offshore passages by day and night. Students will gain practice in planning and skippering longer passages with a significant number of night hours.
Prerequisites:
- Days at sea: 15
- Miles: 300nm
- Night hours: 8
- Days as skipper: 2
It is recommended to have completed the Coastal Skipper theoretical component prior to the practical course.
You will learn
- Passage Planning
- Preparation for Sea
- Pilotage
- Yacht handling under power and sail
- Adverse weather conditions
- Emergency situations
This course is a live aboard course to be held over 5 consecutive days. It can also be achieved whilst partaking in one of the mile builders on offer.
All fresh, wholesome, boat cooked meals are provided. All dietary requirements are catered for.
PFD’s, tethers, bed linen and a bath towel is provided.
Did you know?
You can build confidence and sea miles while completing your RYA progression by joining one of our liveaboard passages or destination mile builders.
