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 18.00 finishing Friday 18.00
• Ratio:                      Maximum student/instructor ratio 5-1 
• Course Material:   All essential course material provided

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