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 2009

Prep-weeks start 19.00 on the Sunday, unless otherwise stated. including examination time. Course fee £630. Examination fee £142

2009 Course Dates available Duration 6 days

10 - 16 May

14 - 20 June

19 - 25 July

23 - 29 August

20 - 26 September



 




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