RYA Sailing Courses Southampton
RYA Coastal Skipper Practical Course
A Practical intermediate level course
How to skipper a yacht on coastal passages by day or night
The next step up from Day Skipper.
The Coastal Skipper Practical course is an intermediate level course also run over 5 days and 4 nights. It is designed to teach the skills and techniques required to skipper a yacht on coastal passages by day and night.
The syllabus includes…
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Passage planning / making
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Preparation for sea
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Pilotage
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Emergency situations
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Yacht handling under power & sail
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Night cruising
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Adverse weather (if conditions allow)
Minimum Age & Experience
The minimum age for this course is 17 years, and all candidates should have completed the following; 15 days on board ( two of them as skipper), 300 NM, 8 night hours and have theory knowledge up to Coastal Skipper level.
Duration
5 Days & 4 Nights onboard learning.
For many of our courses, it is possible to join the boat the night before, evening meal not included.
Instructor to Student Ratio
We operate a maximum of 4 students per course, often it is 3:1.
This ratio allows for more instructor time per student and also more space on board the yacht. We can provide for a group of 5:1 by arrangement.
Costs
£780.00/pp based on two people sharing a cabin.
What is Included & Excluded in costs ?
Please note all prices shown are per person for the course duration
What is included…
- All onboard meals, Snacks & Beverages
- Yacht fuel, water & gas
- Certificates; assuming you pass of course !
- Pillow & blankets
- Wet weather clothing, although we encourage you to bring your own if you have them, not boots or gloves.
What is not included…
- Away from base mooring fees – usually about £55.00 per night for the boat, equally divided amongst the crew (not the skipper)
- Towels, sleeping bags & pillowcases
Check our Availability for Solent Sailing Courses
Courses Keys
CC – Competent Crew
DS – Day Skipper
CS – Coastal skipper
ICC – International Certificate of Competence
YM - Yachtmaster prep
WB - Whole Boat Booking ( with skipper) - perfect for groups up to 5 - from £1100.00 for a weekend
Stay In Contact
Address
SY Pandora, Shamrock Quay Marina, William Street, Southampton SO14 5QL