RYA SCHEME:
The RYA Coastal Skipper Practical (Sail) course is for experienced sailors preparing for extended coastal passages. Participants learn advanced navigation, passage planning, and skippering in challenging conditions. The five-day course includes night sailing, emergency drills, and managing a crew effectively. By the end, participants will have the confidence to take ...see more
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Coastal Skipper Practical (Sail)
Course Overview
The RYA Coastal Skipper Practical (Sail) course is for experienced sailors preparing for extended coastal passages. Participants learn advanced navigation, passage planning, and skippering in challenging conditions. The five-day course includes night sailing, emergency drills, and managing a crew effectively. By the end, participants will have the confidence to take responsibility for longer voyages in tidal waters, making it a key step toward advanced qualifications like Yachtmaster Coastal.
Fundamentals
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Course Content |
A course for those with considerable knowledge of sailing and navigation wanting to undertake coastal passages by day and night. Each trainee will skipper more challenging passages under the guidance of the instructor. |
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Minimum Age |
17 |
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Minimum Duration |
5 days |
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Certificate Issuing Criteria |
Demonstrate the ability to skipper a yacht on coastal passages by day and night. |
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Course Format |









