RYA Coastal Skipper practical
A course for those who already have some sailing and navigation knowledge and want to undertake coastal voyages by day and night.
This course serves as the perfect bridge between Day Skipper and preparation for the RYA/MCA Yachtmaster Coastal exam. An experienced Day Skipper should gain enough knowledge and skills to begin undertaking longer and more demanding passages, both day and night.
The Coastal Skipper course places a strong emphasis on practicing advanced navigation techniques, including sailing in reduced visibility, understanding and using weather forecasts for passage planning, and preparing the boat and crew for adverse weather conditions. Each student will have the opportunity to fully plan and command a section of the voyage. The course also covers sail trimming, various maneuvers under sail and engine, and includes a longer nonstop passage with watch rotations.
This course is typically led by a Czech or Slovak instructor, but the training is also conducted in English.
Information and conditions
6 days (7 nights) on board, the course starts on Saturday evening and ends on Friday evening, with the option to stay overnight until Saturday morning.
17 (under 18 only with parental or legal guardian accompaniment)
There is no formal exam; instead, the course follows an assessment-based approach. The instructor evaluates your progress, discusses your improvement, and determines at the end of the week whether you have met the required standards for certification.
Theoretical knowledge equivalent to RYA Yachtmaster Theory
Practical skills at least at the level of an RYA Day Skipper graduate
15 days at sea, 2 as skipper, 300 nautical miles sailed, 8 hours of night sailing
Recommended: Short Range Certificate (VHF license) and RYA Sea Survival Course
Passage planning, preparation for offshore sailing, boat handling, skippering skills, maneuvering under both sail and engine, dealing with adverse weather conditions, and emergency situations.
RYA Yachtmaster
RYA Sail Cruising Scheme Syllabus and Logbook
The practical course fee includes: accommodation on a fully RYA-certified sailing yacht, including all fees, mooring in the home marina, instruction from an RYA-certified instructor, course materials, and certification fees.
The course fee does not include: harbor fees outside the home marina, fuel consumed during the week, and food costs (shared equally among participants), as well as personal and travel insurance and transportation to the course location.
The meal plan is arranged by the crew, but typically, a joint grocery purchase is made before departure. Breakfast, snacks, and light lunches are usually prepared on board, while dinners are either on board or at a restaurant, depending on crew preference (usually a combination of both).
Before the course, we can connect all registered participants to coordinate shared transportation and other arrangements.
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