The RYA/MCA Yachtmaster Coastal Skipper Certificate of Competence examination is the ideal addition to the RYA Coastal Skipper course. Once completed, and following some coastal sailing, it will allow you to put the lessons you have learned into practice.
The holder of an RYA/MCA Yachtmaster Coastal Skipper Certificate of Competence has the knowledge needed to skipper a yacht on coastal passages but does not necessarily have the experience needed to undertake longer offshore passages.
Course Overview
-Preparation and brush up for the RYA/MCA Coastal Skipper Certificate of Competence.
-Revision of advanced skippering techniques, close-quarters handling under power and sail, navigation and pilotage by day and night, man overboard recovery, and overall yacht management skills.
Duration
5 days – Meeting on Sunday, with the preparation week running Sunday to Friday lunchtime and the exam usually commencing on a Friday afternoon and finishing in the evening of the Saturday (the exam duration is approximately 10 to 12 hours per candidate)
Previous Experience Required
- 30 days aboard
- 2 days as skipper
- 800 miles logged
- 12 night hours
- VHF Radio Certificate (SRC: Short Range Certificate)
- Suitable First Aid Certificate
- Radar Knowledge (preferred but not compulsory)
- Accommodation on board for the duration of the course and exam
- Welcome drink on arrival
- Bedding + 2 pillows (bring your own Sleeping Bag is preferable)
- Towels (Hand and bath towel)
- All breakfasts
- All lunches
- 2 Dinners + night of the exam
- Lifejackets
- Wifi
- $1000USD + Exam Fees paid directly to the Examiner