Level: Coastal Skipper Examination Prep-Week

The Coastal Skipper is an experienced yachtsperson, competent to skipper a cruising yacht on Coastal passages during which the yacht is no more than 60 miles from harbour. Candidates wishing to take the RYA/MCA practical examination must have gained the minimum sea time:- 

800 miles logged within 10 years prior to examination, 30 days living onboard, 2 days as skipper and 12 night hours. Or, for holders of the Coastal Skipper Practical Course Completion Certificate, the sea time requirement is reduced to - 400 miles, 20 days living onboard, 12 night hours, 2 days as skipper.

Candidates taking the examination will need to hold either a VHF Radio Operator’s Certificate or a Short Range Certificate and a First Aid Certificate. 

Coastal Skipper Prep-week dates for 2008

Prep-weeks start 19.00 on the Sunday, unless otherwise stated. Duration 6 days including examination time. Course fee £630. Examination fee £135

2008 Course Dates available

24 Feb - 01 March
09 - 15 March
20 - 26 April
11 - 17 May
20 - 26 July
17 - 23 August
14 - 20 September

 

7-day mileage weeks. Make it a holiday or just gain extra experience and miles with our extended 7-day sailing weeks. £600.

27 April - 04 May
08 - 15 June
06 - 13 July
24 - 31 August