Coastal Skipper Practical Course
A more advanced course for those with considerable knowledge looking to skipper yachts for longer passages or perhaps also looking towards taking RYA/MCA Certificates of Competency. Your chance to skipper a boat across to Sicily whilst under expert supervision.
Duration:
5 continuous days.
Previous Knowledge required:
15 days sea-time (2 days as skipper), 300 miles and 8 night hours. Level of sailing should be of Day Skipper Practical standard.
Course Overview:
This is a course for the more experienced sailor who wishes to take on longer passages by day and night. Using skills and knowledge regarding boat handling, sailing, pilotage, meteorology and collision regulations. You will be expected to be able to plan passages and make decisions without frequent help.
Your Instructor will give you every encouragement and assistance but it is down to you to take responsibility for implementing your plans. That means keeping the boat moving efficiently and safely along its course and at the same time keeping a happy crew.
The passages will involve sailing across to various ports in Sicily.
At the successful conclusion of this course you will feel confident and be competent to sail – with careful planning – to many places within The Mediterranean.
Certificate Awarded:
RYA Coastal Skipper course certificate (non-tidal).
This is a worldwide valued sailing qualification. Many insurance companies are happy to offer discounts to owners who hold it.
It is also possible to extend the course by an extra day and be examined (subject to certain conditions and extra cost) for a RYA/MCA Coastal Skipper certificate of Competence.
What’s included:
Just about everything you will need. All Instruction, accomodation on board – inc. breakfast and lunch hot and cold drinks, all bedding, life jacket, fuel , mooring fees and RYA G15 logbook.
What you need to bring is included in the course joining instructions.
Next Step:
Gain miles and experience to then consider preparing for the RYA/MCA Yachtmaster Certificate of Competence.
Cost:
€650
Book a joint Coastal Skipper Practical and Shorebased Theory Course for a special offer!
Course Dates :
9th – 13th August 2012
Full details of each course syllabus can be found in the RYA syllabus and logbook G15. This book can be purchased at a discounted price through our sea school.
All practical courses have a maximum of 5 students to 1 Instructor, so there is plenty of time and opportunity for the Instructor to attend to your personal needs.
