The RYA Coastal Skipper practical is a course for more advanced skippers who have the practical ability at RYA Day Skipper level, a knowledge of navigation, meteorology, collision regulations, safety and passage planning up to RYA Coastal Skipper / Yachtmaster shorebased courses.

Required experience: 15 days, 2 days as skipper, 300 miles, 8 night hours.
Assumed theoretical knowledge: Material of the RYA Yachtmaster Shorebased course.
Duration: 5 days.
Minimum age: 17.
Certificate issuing criteria: Able to skipper a yacht on coastal passages by day and night.
Format: This course takes place on the water.
Ratio: Maximum (4:1) students to instructor, (5:1) in exceptional circumstances.
Place: Procida Island.
Included in the fee: Accommodation onboard, fuel, insurance while aboard.
Not included in the fee: Mooring fees outside of our base in Procida, food, RYA logbook G-158 (if you do not have it already).

Passage planning
Preparation for sea
Pilotage
Passage-making and ability as a skipper
Yacht handling under power
Yacht handling under sail
Adverse weather conditions
Emergency situations

Passport
Passport Photo
Sunglasses with retainer
Sun screen and hat
Clothing and shoes appropriate to the weather conditions and the season
Sleeping bag
Pillow case
Gloves
Quick drying travel towel
Sea sickness tablets
Any prescription medicines or dietary needs
Head torch
Classroom reference books
RYA logbook G-158 (if you have it)