The Coastal Yachtmaster 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. This course requires a certificate in first aid and SRC/DCS radio operators licence.
Practical
| Suggested Minimum Pre-course Experience: | 15 Days (2 days as skipper) 300 miles 8 night hours |
| Assumed Knowledge: | Navigation to Coastal Yachtmaster 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 |
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.