Intermediate

Coastal Skipper

Advanced skippering

6 days€1,488 shared cabin€2,201 single cabin useEnglishMin. age 17 years

RYA 5 days required - our course is delivered in 6 days. Training on Catamaran.

Course overview

The Coastal Skipper course is for experienced sailors preparing for longer coastal and offshore passages by day and night. Training sessions take place on a CATAMARAN.

This course focuses on passage planning, catamaran yacht handling, pilotage, emergency situations and decision-making as skipper in more demanding conditions. Your training boat is ready for boarding on Saturday from 17:00, with the course starting on Sunday.

What you will learn

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

Pre-experience requirements

  • Minimum 15 days at sea
  • 300 nautical miles
  • 8 night hours
  • Theory knowledge to Coastal Skipper or Yachtmaster level before attending

What’s included

  • Catamaran training boat and its equipment
  • Instructor fees
  • Olympic Marine harbour fees
  • Course learning material
  • RYA certificate
  • Greek VAT 24%

Additional expenses

  • Fresh bed linen and towels
  • End cleaning (€49 per person)
  • Provisioning including instructor
  • Harbour fees outside Lavrio
  • Transfer to/from Lavrio, available on request