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Coastal Skipper Practical Courses
The Coastal Skipper course teaches the skills required to skipper a yacht on coastal
cruises but may not give the experience needed to undertake longer passages. The
main aspects of the course are offshore and coastal navigation, pilotage and meteorology.
These courses require a certificate in first aid.
Practical
| Suggested Minimum
Pre-course Experience: |
15 Days (2 days as
skipper)
300 miles
8 night hours |
| Assumed Knowledge: |
Navigation to Coastal Shipper shore based standard.
Sailing to day skipper practical standard. |
| Ability After Course: |
Skipper a yacht on coastal passages
by day and night |
| Minimum Duration: |
5 Days
Click here to view the syllabus |
RYA/DoT
Coastal Skipper Exam (Practical)
| Minimum sea time Within 10 years
of Exam: |
800 miles and
30 days, 2 as skipper
12 night hours. |
| Certificates required: |
Restricted (VHF only) Radio
Operator's Certificate
First Aid Certificate. |
If the candidate has completed the Coastal
Skipper practical course, the requirements are reduced to 20
days, 2 as a skipper, 400 miles and 12 night hours.
info@crouch-sailing-school.co.uk
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