Coastal Skipper


The aim of this course, is to teach the skills and techniques requires to skipper a yacht safely on coastal and offshore passages by day and night.  


 

Suggested Minimum Pre Course Experience

15 days seatime (2 days as skipper)

300 miles

8 night hours

Assumed Knowledge

Navigation to Coastal Skipper shorebased standard

Sailing to Day Skipper practical standard

Course Content

Skippering techniques for coastal and offshore passages

Ability After Course

Skipper a yacht on coastal passages by day and by night

Minimum Duration

5 Days

 


An RYA Coastal Skipper certificate will be issued by Bute Sailing School on satisfactory completion of the course.