Advanced skippering techniques for yachtsmen and women with considerable knowledge of sailing and navigation, wanting to undertake coastal passages by day and night.

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Like the Day Skipper course, this course consists of skippered passages in a variety of situations. Each trainee will skipper more challenging passages and learn more about passage planning, pilotage by day and night, boat handling, safety and emergency situations.

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It is a satisfying but intensive week, with candidates often working towards a Certificate of Competence.

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Most centres will expect you to complete the Coastal Skipper/Yachtmaster™ Offshore shorebased course beforehand as there is insufficient time to teach you theory during the week.

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Pre course experience:  15 days, 2 days as skipper, 300 miles, 8 night hours.

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Assumed knowledge:  Boat handling to the standard of day skipper and navigation to shore based coastal skipper/Yachtmaster™ offshore.

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Minimum duration:  5 days.

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Minimum age:  17.

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Course content:  Passage planning, preparation for sea, pilotage, passage making and ability as skipper, yacht handling under power and sail, adverse weather conditions, emergency situations.

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Cost:  $1795pp.

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