
Coastal Skipper Practical (Tidal)
The aim of this course is to teach the skills and techniques required to skipper a cruising yacht safely on coastal and offshore passages by day and night.
Candidates should have considerable experience in both sailing and navigation and are usually aspiring towards a Certificate of Competence.
For more information on how to book go to our book now page.
Course Syllabus
- Passage Planning
- Preparation for Sea
- Pilotage
- Passage Making and Ability as a Skipper
- Yacht Handling Under Power
- Yacht Handling Under Sail
- Adverse Weather Conditions
- Emergency Situations
Course Details
- Cost €780
- Duration 5 days starting Sunday 18h00 finishing Friday 18h00
Pre-requisites
- Navigation to coastal skipper Shore based standard, sailing to Day Skipper Practical standard, 15 days sea time (2 days as skipper) 300 miles, and 8 night hours
