RYA Coastal Skipper

5-day advanced skippering course for those who have good knowledge and experience of sailing and navigation and want to skipper coastal passages by day and night. It assumes boat handling skills to the standard of the RYA Day Skipper practical course and navigation to the standard of the RYA Coastal Skipper/Yachtmaster shorebased course. It offers more challenging passages and passage planning, pilotage by day and night, boat handling, safety and emergency situations. Minimum recommended pre-course sail cruising experience is 15 days (2 as skipper), 300 sea miles and 8 night hours.