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RYA Coastal Practical Course

The aim of the course is to teach the skills and techniques required to skipper a cruising yacht (for the sail course) or motor cruiser (for motor course) of 7 meters to 15 meters LWL, safely on coastal and offshore passages by day and night.
  • Pre-requisites: 15 days at sea | 300nm miles | 8 night hours | 2 days as skipper
  • Minimum age: 17 Years
  • Where: Langebaan
  • Duration: 5 Days
  • Ratio: 5:1

This course is aimed at the more experienced sailor

This course is aimed at the more experienced sailor

RYA Coastal Skipper Practical

The aim of the course is to teach the skills and techniques required to skipper a cruising yacht (for the sail course) or motor cruiser (for motor course) of 7 meters to 15 meters LWL, safely on coastal and offshore passages by day and night

  • Passage Planning
  • Preparation for sea
  • Pilotage
  • Passage making ability as skipper
  • Yacht handling under power
  • Yacht handling under sail
  • Adverse weather conditions
  • Emergency situations

*** RYA Practical Sailing Course Coastal Skipper Certificate issued upon successful completion ***
(compulsory to sleep onboard – includes food) 

Included

  • Accommodation and food onboard
  • Nutritional menu plan typically used on a yacht
  • The use of Foul Weather gear should you need it
  • Personal Logbook
  • Atlantic Yachting Cap
  • Navigational Equipment – on loan (option to buy own equipment from the office)
  • Charts + All course material – which is yours to keep after the course
  • Sheets, Pillows and pillowcases on yachts
  • Fully equipped galley + cleaning materials
  • Diesel + Berthing Fees
  • Access card to Marina ablutions (on loan)
  • Tea, Coffee and Sugar on yachts and at the office

Excluded

  • Transport to and from Langebaan

What you need to bring with you

  • Suitable clothing – layers are a good idea (T shirts, weatherproof jacket, baggies, long sleeve T-shirts, rash vests, tracksuit pants, jeans, flip flops and warm clothes)
  • 1 x Colour ID/Passport photo
  • Polarized Sunglasses, or you can purchase from our shop – From R800.00
  • Gloves, or you can purchase from our shop – R300.00
  • Sailing shoes or any soft-soled shoes (i.e., takkies or trainers)
  • Sleeping bag and a blanket
  • Sun cream, hats, towels and toiletries
  • Warm socks and a beanie
  • Extra money for food and beverages

Optional Extra’s for those aiming to work in the International Super Yachting Industry

COURSE
DAYS
RYA / SAMSA SRC (VHF)1½ days
STCW 201011 days
RYA Ocean Theory5 days
ENG 11 day
RYA PB II2 days
RYA PWC (jet-ski)1 day
RYA PWC Instructor course3 days
RYA PB II Instructor course4 days
RYA Diesel Engine1 day
AEC (Approved Engine Course)5 days
RYA Radar1 day
Food Safety Course1 day
Steward/ess5 days

** Optional extra courses are booked on request**

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  • Pre-requisites: 15 days at sea | 300nm miles | 8 night hours | 2 days as skipper
  • Minimum age: 17 Years
  • Where: Langebaan
  • Duration: 5 Days
  • Ratio: 5:1

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