1,995 NZD ($)
EnquireSchool Sail Nelson Sailing School
Location Nelson, New Zealand
Duration 5 day(s)
Dates Contact for more info
Accommodation None Included
Coastal Skipper courses look at advanced skippering techniques for yachtsmen and women with considerable knowledge of sailing and navigation, wanting to undertake coastal passages by day and night.
Like the Day Skipper course, this course consists of skippered passages in a variety of situations. Each trainee will skipper more challenging passages and learn more about passage planning, pilotage by day and night, boat handling, safety and emergency situations.
It is a satisfying but intensive week, with candidates often working towards a Certificate of Competence.
Course Structure
Passage planning
Preparation for sea
Pilotage
Passage making and ability as skipper
Yacht handling under power
Yacht handling under sail
Adverse weather conditions
Emergency situations
Useful Information
Pre-course experience:
15 days,
2 days as skipper,
300 miles,
8 night hours
Assumed knowledge:
Boat handling to the standard of Day Skipper
Navigation to shorebased Coastal Skipper level
Minimum age:
17yrs