The RYA Coastal Skipper course is for sailors who want to go a little further
afield. We will teach you advanced skippering techniques, including preparation
for sea, pilotage, yacht handling under power and sail, and delegating duties to
the crew. The course also includes emergency situations such as recovering a man
overboard under power and sail.
There will be plenty of practice in the harbour, learning to manoeuvre the boat
in smaller places and mooring in a variety of conditions. We will practice blind
navigation, so that if you are in heavy weather or fog you will make it to the
nearest harbour safely.
It is recommended that the coastal skipper theory course is completed prior to
the practical course - however, there is the option to self-study. You also have
to have logged 300 NM over 15 days at sea (including two as a skipper) and eight
night sail hours.
The course runs over five days and nights. You will be living on one of our
fully coded yachts with up to four other crew members and your Yachtmaster
Instructor. Your food is included in the cost, as is overnight stays in
harbours. To add to the experience of gaining your RYA Coastal Skipper, you will
get the benefit of continuing your sailing experience on the west coast of
Scotland.
What is included in the price:
* 5 nights/days on board
* all on board meals and snacks
* all harbour and marina fees
* fuel
* gas
* free secure parking for your car
Optional extras: oil skins hire £3.00 per item/day
Course starts on a Sunday evening departing from Largs Yacht Haven, Scotland.