RYA SCHEME:
The RYA Coastal Skipper Practical (Motor) course is designed for experienced motor cruisers preparing for extended coastal passages. Participants learn advanced navigation, passage planning, and handling motorboats in challenging conditions. Practical exercises include night cruising, managing tidal streams, and dealing with emergencies. By the end, participants will feel confident skippering ...see more
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Coastal Skipper Practical (Motor)
Course Overview
The RYA Coastal Skipper Practical (Motor) course is designed for experienced motor cruisers preparing for extended coastal passages. Participants learn advanced navigation, passage planning, and handling motorboats in challenging conditions. Practical exercises include night cruising, managing tidal streams, and dealing with emergencies. By the end, participants will feel confident skippering motor cruisers on coastal voyages, making it a vital step toward advanced qualifications.
Fundamentals
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Course Content |
Passage planning, preparation for sea, pilotage, passage making and ability as a skipper, radar, boat handling, adverse weather conditions, emergencies. |
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Minimum Age |
17 |
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Minimum Duration |
5 days |
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Certificate Issuing Criteria |
Able to skipper a motor cruiser on coastal passages by day and night. By the end of the course, you should be ready to build on your experience and maybe work towards a Certificate of Competence. |
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Course Format |
Places running this course
A warm welcome to Portugal Sail and Power Based in Vilamoura Marina on the Algarve, Portugal, we provide all types of training for owners and users of Powerboats, Motorboats and Sailing Yachts. Whether you are looking for an RYA Course, own boat tuition or just a few hours on the ... read more
Quarteira, Faro District, Portugal
: 09:00 - 17:00
Mon
09:00 - 17:00
Tue
09:00 - 17:00
Wed
09:00 - 17:00
Thu
09:00 - 17:00
Fri
09:00 - 17:00
Sat
Closed
Sun
Closed
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