Practical sailing
Coastal Skipper Practical (Sail)
Five-day advanced practical course
Reserve with a 25% non-refundable deposit of €208.75 now. The balance of €626.25 is payable before sailing or training starts.
Course overview
Advanced practical training for coastal and offshore passages by day and night, with each student planning and skippering a longer passage.
Focuses on detailed pilotage, passage planning and command of a yacht in more demanding conditions.
Coastal Skipper shorebased theory is recommended beforehand.
Before you join
- Suggested minimum: 15 days at sea, including 2 days as skipper, 300 nautical miles and 8 night hours.
- Navigation to Coastal Skipper theory standard and practical ability to Day Skipper standard.
- Minimum age: 17.
What you will cover
- Passage planning
- Pilotage
- Passage making
- Yacht handling under sail and power
- Adverse weather
- Emergencies
Course outcome
Ability to skipper a yacht on coastal passages by day and night.
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July 2026