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Coastal Skipper, Sailing Practical Exam |
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A practical examination leading to a RYA Coastal Skipper Certificate of Competence.
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Course Type |
SAIL CRUISING, Adult Course |
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pre-course experience | 30 days, 2 days as skipper, 800 miles, 12 night hours (for holders of Coastal Skipper Practical Course Certificate 20 days, 400 miles) |
| Assumed Knowledge | VHF operators certificate or Short Range Certificate plus First Aid Certificate |
| Course Content | Collision avoidance, safety, boat handling, seamanship, passage making and navigation, meteorology and ability as skipper |
| Ability After Course | Ability to skipper a sailing yacht on coastal passages by day and night. To skipper commercial vessels under 24 metres up to 20 miles from a safe haven |
| Minimum Duration | 6 - 10 hours for one person and 8 - 14 hours for two people |
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