RYA 5 Day Coastal Skipper Practical Sailing
Our 5 day courses are aimed at both beginners and the more experienced sailors alike. These are ‘hands on’ courses where you will be part of the crew. You’ll stay on board for 4 nights and get the full Yachting experience.
A course for those with considerable knowledge of sailing and navigation wanting to undertake coastal passages by day and night. Each trainee will skipper more challenging passages under the guidance of the instructor.
The course will cover Passage planning, Preparation for sea, Pilotage, Passage making, and ability as skipper. Yacht handling under power, Yacht handling under sail, Adverse weather conditions, Emergency situations
Price £700.00 per person. Maximum of 4 students per course
Student / Instructor ratio 4 :1
Previous experience and knowledge 15 days, 2 days as skipper, 300 miles, 8 night hours
Minimum age 17
Duration 5 days whist living on board our Ovni 435 sailing yacht
Location Ilfracombe Sea School. Ilfracombe Harbour, The Quay, EX34 9EQ
Own boat tuition is also available, dependent on instructor availability and boat suitability. Please contact us for further information.