The RYA Coastal Skipper Preparation and exam courses are conducted by our most experienced skippers - all fully qualified Yachtmaster Offshore Instructors. During this 5 day RYA Coastal Skipper Preparation your instructor will assess your ability and coach you in all the disciplines required to pass from mooring under sail, to “blind” navigation exercises.

To attain the RYA/MCA Coastal Skipper candidates must pass a practical examination of their skippering ability. The RYA Coastal Skipper certificate is granted by the Royal Yachting Association in conjunction with the Department of Transport and are amongst the world's most respected yachting qualifications.

During the Coastal Skipper course you will take command of the yacht on coastal passages by day and by night, you will practice boat handling techniques under sail and power. RYA Examiners expect a high standard of man overboard recovery so those drills are practiced intensively throughout the course.

At the end of the week your RYA instructor will give you a debrief and leave you feeling confident in your ability. Normally you will have been sailing with fellow candidates for 5 days and you will have a solid understanding your yacht and crew before the arrival of the examiner at the weekend. Each student is examined as they skipper the yacht on short passages and complete various demonstrations of skippering techniques. All our instructors have been through these exams themselves and will therefore do their utmost to prepare you for your exams so that you are relaxed and confident on the day.

7 Days (Sunday to Sunday) 5 day preparation and 2 day exam weekend with a maximum of 5 students per yacht.