Course preview · RYA G26
Coastal Skipper
Advanced skippering for longer coastal and offshore passages.
- Modules
- 10
- Lessons
- 30
- Materials
- 0
- Syllabus outcomes
- 10
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RYA syllabus
01 Passage Planning1 topic · 1 outcome
Coastal & offshore passages1
- 1.1Plans a coastal passage including tides, weather and contingency
02 Preparation for Sea1 topic · 1 outcome
Vessel and crew1
- 2.1Prepares yacht and crew for a coastal passage day or night
03 Pilotage1 topic · 1 outcome
Blind pilotage1
- 3.1Plans and executes pilotage by day and night into unfamiliar harbours
04 Passage Making & Ability as Skipper1 topic · 2 outcomes
Command2
- 4.1Takes charge of the yacht, organises the crew and manages watch systems
- 4.2Deals with routine and emergency situations
05 Yacht Handling Under Power1 topic · 1 outcome
Advanced manoeuvring1
- 5.1Handles yacht under power in strong wind and tide
06 Yacht Handling Under Sail1 topic · 1 outcome
Advanced sailing1
- 6.1Handles yacht under sail in a variety of conditions including heavy weather
07 Adverse Weather Conditions1 topic · 1 outcome
Heavy weather1
- 7.1Prepares yacht for heavy weather and takes appropriate action
08 Emergency Situations1 topic · 1 outcome
Skipper response1
- 8.1Manages MOB, grounding, dismasting and abandon-ship drills
09 Night Cruising1 topic · 1 outcome
Night passages1
- 9.1Skippers a night passage and pilots into a harbour after dark
Course outline & materials
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01 Passage planning and preparation3 lessons · 0 items
Multi-leg planning, tidal gates and contingency.
Briefing and theory45 min
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On-the-water practice45 min
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Debrief and self-check45 min
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02 Tidal calculations and tidal strategy3 lessons · 0 items
Heights, streams and using the tide as an asset.
Briefing and theory45 min
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On-the-water practice45 min
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Debrief and self-check45 min
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03 Coastal navigation and pilotage3 lessons · 0 items
Fixes, EPs and getting in and out of unfamiliar ports.
Briefing and theory45 min
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On-the-water practice45 min
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Debrief and self-check45 min
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04 Night passages and watch systems3 lessons · 0 items
Running the boat safely through the dark hours.
Briefing and theory45 min
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On-the-water practice45 min
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Debrief and self-check45 min
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05 Boat handling in confined spaces3 lessons · 0 items
Advanced close-quarters work under power.
Briefing and theory45 min
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On-the-water practice45 min
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Debrief and self-check45 min
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06 Heavy weather and adverse conditions3 lessons · 0 items
Preparing the boat and crew when it gets serious.
Briefing and theory45 min
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On-the-water practice45 min
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Debrief and self-check45 min
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07 Yacht systems, engine and maintenance3 lessons · 0 items
Keeping the boat working away from home.
Briefing and theory45 min
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On-the-water practice45 min
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Debrief and self-check45 min
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08 Crew management and skippering3 lessons · 0 items
Leading a crew rather than doing everything yourself.
Briefing and theory45 min
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On-the-water practice45 min
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Debrief and self-check45 min
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09 Emergency procedures and search patterns3 lessons · 0 items
Serious incidents at coastal ranges.
Briefing and theory45 min
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On-the-water practice45 min
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Debrief and self-check45 min
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10 Meteorology and preparing for Yachtmaster3 lessons · 0 items
Forecast interpretation and the road ahead.
Briefing and theory45 min
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On-the-water practice45 min
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Debrief and self-check45 min
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