Challenge rating
This advanced course is ideal for candidates for the Coastal Skipper practical course and Yachtmaster® Offshore exam. As well as having some provision for revising the Day Skipper shorebased course it covers more advanced skills in offshore and coastal navigation by day and night, pilotage, meteorology and collision avoidance. The course requires 40 hours of tuition including three assessment papers.
If you have successfully completed the course syllabus you will receive a completion certificate. If you have enjoyed your sailing experience then you should consider enrolling on a Coastal Skipper Practical course.
Navigation to Day Skipper standard and some practical experience is recommended.
Fox's Marina, Ipswich, East Anglia
Each course lasts 5 consecutive days or 2 long weekends (09:00 to 17:00 hours each day)
Other dates are available subject to demand so please contact us if your preferred dates are not listed above.
Tuition and refreshments. Please note that Lunch is not provided.
Notepad, soft leaded pencils, pencil sharpener, rubber, Portland chart plotter and dividers. You can purchase a set from us if you do not have them
Each student will need to purchase an RYA course pack comprising practice charts, exercises, the RYA certification fee and a training almanac. You can purchase a set from us when you book or when you join the course. The course pack costs £35.00 and includes the RYA Yachtmaster course book.
If you are new to yachting, start with something on the green scale.
If you are more experienced then go for amber or red.