Yachtmaster Coastal Exam Preparation

Duration: 6 days
Number of nights onboard: 6
Price: To follow once the school is open
Minimum age: 18

Ratio: 1:3 (only 4 clients if previous permission has been granted)

This course is delivered in English

This is a 4 day preparation week and 2 days of exams with an external examiner.

The Yachtmaster Coastal Skipper is for candidates who have the practical and theoretical knowledge at Yachtmaster level but do not have as many sea hours as a candidate that is going for Yachtmaster Offshore.

Below is an example of what to expect during your course;

MOB under sail & power
Anchor under sail & power
Berthing bow/stern-to
Emergency scenarios
Blind navigation
Pilotage

Pre-Exam Requirements:

Age: +17

Qualifications: A GMDSS Short Range Certificate (SRC) or higher. A valid first aid certificate (www.rya.org.uk for more information)

Seatime: 800 miles logged within 10 years. 30 days living on board. and 2 Days as skipper. 12 night hours.

Holders of RYA Coastal Skipper Practical Completion Course; Seatime: 400 miles. 20 days living on board. 12 night hours. 2 days as skipper.

Half of the qualifying sea time must have been gained in tidal waters.