COASTAL SKIPPER

More advanced boat handling and pilotage for experienced Day Skippers

Introduction

The RYA Coastal Skipper course is suitable for more experienced skippers who have RYA Day Skipper or equivalent and a reasonable level of experience. At this stage of your development, we really concentrate on the skills required to skipper a yacht on longer and more complex passages. The instructors will work with you on your decision making, passage planning, navigation techniques, and pilotage skills. There will also be a focus on improved marina skills and preparation for heavy weather.

Previous experience required

5 days onboard (2 days as skipper), 8 night hours and 300 miles

SUMMARY

Duration

5 days (Mon - Fri) or three weekends

Location

Ría de Vigo, NW Spain. Based in Monte Real Club Yates Baiona.

Price

850€

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FREQUENT ASKED QUESTIONS

n order to provide you with all the information that we can offer you, you can find in this section the answers to the most frequently asked questions.

Start: 1830hrs on Friday and Sunday

Finish: 1600hrs on Friday and Sunday (approximate time)

No, Julio Verne Nautica has full public liability insurance.

Travel and personal property insurance recomended.

You will be sailing in the Rias baixas, which is one of the best training grounds available. You may visit some of the well-known harbours and anchorages as Islas Atlanticas National Park.

Most nights you can jump off the boat to stretch your legs asore and enjoy Spanish hospitality ashore. Some nights we may be at a quiet anchorage.

We take a maximum of 5 students per boat.

Part of learning to sail is learning how to live aboard a yacht. All chores, including cooking, are shared equally between all students and the instructor. Don’t worry – there’s a set menu and lots of help at hand!

It may be necessary for you to share a cabin. Couples and friends will normally share. If you are coming on a course on your own there is a possibility you will have to share a cabin but this would only be with someone of the same sex.

We can accommodate basic dietary requirements such as vegetarians and minor food allergies. If you have any concerns, please check with us before booking.