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