RYA Coastal Skipper
“Advanced skippering techniques for yachtsmen and women with considerable knowledge of sailing and navigation, wanting to undertake coastal passages by day and night.” RYA
The Coastal Skipper course is designed to give you the confidence to undertake longer and more complex coastal passages which may involve sailing at night, watch keeping systems, or more challenging passages. It will also focus on improving your close quarters manoeuvring, giving you the confidence to tackle those trickier berths.
You will gain a deeper understanding of the practical application of passage planning, pilotage by day and night, boat handling under power and sail, ensuring onboard safety and emergency situations. This is a continuous assessment course at the end of which you may be awarded with your Coastal Skipper certification.
Course Information
Location:
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Salty HQ, Cowes (A short walk from transport links)
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Town Quay Marina, Southampton
Duration:
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5 Days
Pre Requisits:
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15 days
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2 days as skipper
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300 miles
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8 night hours
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Minimum age 17 (Must be accompanied by an adult if under 18)
What is Covered:
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Passage planning
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Preparation for sea
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Pilotage
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Passage making
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Ability as skipper
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Yacht handling under power
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Yacht handling under sail
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Adverse weather conditions
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Emergency situations
What's Included:
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RYA Instructor
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Shared accommodation on board (only same gender cabin sharing)
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If you do not wish to stay on board please let us know and we can advise you on whether or not we will likely be returning to Cowes
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Food when on board
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Safety equipment, including lifejackets
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Home berthing fees
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Boat running costs
Certificate Issuing Criteria:
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Able to skipper a yacht on coastal passages by day and night
Not Included:
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Dinner when ashore
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Clothing - Wet weather gear can be hired for £30 for the week
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Travel
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Personal Insurance
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Berthing fees when away from home berth
Certificate valid for:
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The Coastal Skipper certificate does not expire
Booking the course:
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For more information please do not hesitate to contact us
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See dates below
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If you do not see a date that suits you just get in touch as we will do our best to accommodate you
If there isn’t a course scheduled on the calendar, please do get in touch to arrange suitable dates.
