RYA SCHEME:
Motor Cruising

Coastal Skipper Practical (Motor)

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
Course

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.
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Fundamentals

Course Content

Passage planning, preparation for sea, pilotage, passage making and ability as a skipper, radar, boat handling, adverse weather conditions, emergencies.

Minimum Age
17

Minimum Duration
5 days

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.

Course Format
Afloat

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