Yachtmaster Coastal Exam Prep
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Yachtmaster Coastal Skipper Examinations
Following the Coastal Skipper course the next step is the RYA Yachtmaster Coastal Certificate of Competence examination. To pass the RYA Coastal Skipper certificate of competence the candidate must have the expereince and knowledge to skipper a yacht on a coastal passage. The candidate should also have RYA theory course knowledge to the level of the Coastal Skipper & Yachtmaster Theory course. For the Coastal Skipper Course the level of theory is the same as the Yachtmaster but less pratical experience is required. Early in the week during the Coastal Skipper course the instructor will give you an honest appraisal of your chances of success and will then address any weakness that may have been highlighted.Your Coastal Skipper pre exam course will then be tailored to your needs. As part of the RYA Coastal Skipper course you will take command of the yacht on passages by day and night, and practice boat handling techniques under sail and power. Coastal Skipper examiners expect a high standard of man overboard recovery so those drills are practiced intensively throughout the course.
Coastal Skipper Exam
At the end of the Coastal Skipper week your instructor will give you a debrief and leave you feeling relaxed and confident in your ability to take the Coastal Skipper examination should you feel ready to do so. RYA Coastal Skipper candidates must pass a practical examination of their skippering ability. Coastal Skipper certificates of competence are granted by the Royal Yachting Association in conjunction with the MCA and are amongst the worlds most respected yachting qualifications.
Yachtmaster Coastal Exam instructors
Exam preparations are conducted by our most experienced skippers - all fully qualified Yachtmaster Offshore Instructors. During these 5 days courses your instructor will assess your ability and coach you in all the disciplines required to pass from mooring under sail, to “blind” navigation exercises.
Topics Covered
Passage planning and weather Preparation and safety at sea Maintenance Navigation & pilotage International collision regulations Navigation theory to coastal skipper shore based level Boat handling Man overboard recovery Yacht management skills Advanced skippering techniques in preparation for RYA/MCA exams.
