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RYA Coastal Skipper

AIM

Advanced skippering techniques for yachtsmen and women with considerable knowledge of sailing and navigation, wanting to undertake coastal passages by day and night.

Like the Day Skipper course, this course consists of skippered passages in a variety of situations. Each trainee will skipper more challenging passages and learn more about passage planning, pilotage by day and night, boat handling, safety and emergency situations.

It is a satisfying but intensive week, with candidates often working towards a Certificate of Competence.

DURATION

5-day residential course on a yacht over 5 days in a row for a total of 5 days and nights.

Starting at 1700 on the first day and finishing around 1600 on the last.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

This course has some prerequisites;

15 days, 2 days as skipper, 300 miles, 8 night hours on board a sailing yacht.

Navigation to shore-based Coastal Skipper/Yachtmaster™.

MINIMUM AGE

Minimum age: 18 yrs

COST

Cost: tbc

which includes

Certificate on successful completion of course.

YOU NEED TO BRING

  • Lifejacket
  • Waterproofs and warm clothes
  • None marking shoes
  • Sleeping bag and pillow
  • Notebook and pen

If you are booking as a couple, or two friends who do not mind sharing a small cabin, please book one place online and then email training@exe-sailing-club.org to book the other.

FOR COURSE DATES AND TO BOOK CLICK HERE (tbc)

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

Base of operations, Exe Sailing Club, max ratio of 1 instructor to 4 students.

FURTHER QUESTIONS

Do not hesitate to contact our Club Professional on

Email: training@exe-sailing-club.org

Phone: 01395 264607

Last updated 22:12 on 1 October 2024

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