RYA Coastal Skipper Practical Sailing Course
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School Boat moored in a bay
Mainland croatia port stop, Marina Kastela
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Course Level: Advanced

 

This course is ideal if you have already completed and have higher experience level than RYA Day Skipper Practical.

Without being to a higher level than RYA Day Skipper and also completing Yachtmaster Coastal / Offshore Theory courses you will struggle taking this course.

 

Traveling to Milna (Brač Island) Info: Click Here

Accomodation / Apartments, (Brač Island) Info: Click Here

Payment Terms & Conditions: Click Here

 

Highlights:

  • Sail Training In The Most Picturesque Location In Croatia - Central Adriatic (Split-Dalmatia)
  • Local Sailing Islands & Ports: Brac, Hvar, Vis, Korcula & Pakleni Islands + Split & Trogir
  • Sailing Yacht - Sun Odyssey 49 (or similar)
  • Monohull Yacht, 4 double cabins (Modern Spacious Yachts)
  • Crystal Clear Adriatic Waters For Swimming & Snorkelling
  • 5 Days Aboard A Modern Sailing Yacht, Upto 300 Nautical Miles Sailed & 4 Night Hours.
  • Visit & Experience: Cave's, Secluded Bays, Famous Bays, Diving Spots, Island Tours & Lots More
  • Only 30 minute Fast Catamaran Trip From Split Old Town Ferry Port
  • Enjoy Adriatic Sailing Winds: Tramontana (N), Bura (NE), Lavanat (E), Jugo (SE), Ostro (S), Lebic (SW), Punenat (W), Maestral (NW)
Included
  • Bedding
  • Towels
  • WIFI
  • RYA Instructor
  • Tea, Coffee, Milk, Salt, Pepper, Sugar, Spices, Oil, Bottled Water, Toilet Rolls, Kitchen Towels, Cleaning Liquids*.
  • Safety Equipment
  • Boat Cleaning
  • Certificates On Successful Completion** 

** Certificates will only be given on students that meet the requirements for the course and show during the course they meet the levels required for the course Certificate. Debriefs throughout the course will be given if required.

Not included

 

Boat Float ("Kitty") - Is NOT Included

 

Individual Cabin Bookings / Joining A Group Course - Boat Float Contribution


  • Each Person Is Required to Contribute €150* Cash To The Boat Float On Day 1. This Goes Towards Onboard Expenses, (Breakfast And Lunch Provisoning & Mooring Fees & Fuel). This figure may increase / decrease depending on the number onboard or the ports you decide to moor in. (Anchoring is free)
  • It is customary in yachting to cover your instructors evening meals if dinning out with you.

 

Private Yacht Training Bookings - Boat Float Contribution

 

  • Lead Passanger Is Required to Contribute €750* Cash Towards The Boat Float On Day 1. This Goes towards Onboard Expenses, (Breakfast And Lunch Provisoning & Mooring Fees & Fuel). This figure may increase / decrease depending on the number onboard or the ports you decide to moor in. (Anchoring is free)
  • It is customary in yachting to cover your instructors evening meals if dinning out with you.

 

The Crew

Duration5 Days
Bring along

Sun Cream, Hat, Sunglasses, Soft Luggage, Swimwear, Fast Dry Towel, G158 RYA Log Book, Non-Marking Shoes, Shorts, Toiletries, Seasick Remedies, Waterproof Jacket

Full List: Click Here

ParticipantsMaximum 5 Students Onboard + RYA Instructor.
CategoriesSailing, Courses
Requirements

RYA Coastal Skipper Practical – Requirements & Outcomes

Pre-course experience: 15 days, 2 days as skipper, 300 miles, 8 night hours

Assumed knowledge:

1. Boat handling to the standard of Day Skipper

2. Navigation to shorebased Coastal Skipper/Yachtmaster™ Offshore

3. Minimum age 17* (Under 18's only allowed on Private Yacht Training)

Course content:

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

Ability after the course: Able to skipper a yacht on coastal passages by day and night

So you have passed your Day Skipper Practical course and you want to proceed? then the RYA Coastal Skipper Practical Course is the direction to go.

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

After completion of this course we advise you to consider taking the RYA Yachtmaster Coastal Prep Week course

Important information

Important Information at a Glance

 

1. Crew List Information & Health Declaration:
Must be completed for every student after booking. Student Area Password: YSTstudent.

 

2. Boat Float ("Kitty") Contribution:
Minimum €175 per person for Group / Cabin Bookings, or an initial €875 per group for Private Yacht Training. Payable in cash (Euros) on Day 1 when joining the yacht.

 

3. Instructor Evening Meals:
It is customary for students to cover their instructor's evening meal when eating ashore together.

 

4. Tips & Gratuities – Croatia:
Your instructor does not expect a tip. Any gratuity at the end of the course is entirely optional. In Croatia, approximately 10–15% is customary for good service in restaurants, bars and coffee shops.

 

5. Important Boat Kitty Notes:
The Boat Kitty amounts are suggested initial contributions and may increase or decrease depending on the number of students onboard, food choices, fuel used and the marinas or moorings selected. Yacht Sail Training does not take any money from your Boat Kitty contribution.



Travelling to Milna, Brač Island:
Click here for travel information




1. Crew List Information & Health Declaration

 

Crew List information and a Health Declaration must be completed for each student after booking your course.

 

Complete your Crew List & Health Declaration here

 

Student Area Password: YSTstudent

 

A link to the Student Area will also be included with your invoice. The required information MUST be completed after booking your course.

 

Please also double-check your embarkation / joining location and packing suggestions before travelling.




2. Boat Float ("Kitty") Contribution

 

The Boat Float ("Kitty") is NOT included in the price of your course.

 

The Boat Kitty is opened onboard the yacht with your instructor when your training starts. It is used to cover the shared expenses of operating and provisioning the yacht during your course.

 

For a 5-day course commencing in Milna, the initial contributions are:

 

  • Cabin Booking / Joining a Group Course: Minimum €175 per person.
  • Private Yacht Training: Initial contribution of €875 per group.

 

The contribution is payable in cash (Euros) on Day 1 when you join the yacht.



2.1 What Does the Boat Kitty Cover?

 

The suggested Boat Kitty contribution should normally cover:

 

  • Breakfast provisions
  • Lunch provisions
  • Mooring / marina fees
  • Fuel throughout your course

 

The amount required may increase or decrease depending on:

 

  • The number of students onboard
  • Your food choices and expectations
  • Your nightly moorings
  • The marinas and moorings the crew decides to use

 

If the crew chooses more expensive marinas each night, you may need to top up the Boat Kitty.

 

Marinas in Croatia can cost up to approximately €170 per night, but generally include water, electricity and bathroom facilities.

 

Anchoring and restaurant moorings are generally free.



2.2 Managing the Boat Kitty

 

Managing the Boat Kitty is a crew task and part of understanding boat organisation.

 

Your instructor will open the Boat Kitty with the crew at the beginning of your course. The Boat Kitty is then managed by the crew onboard.

 

Yacht Sail Training does not take any funds from your Boat Kitty contribution.

 

Any remaining funds at the end of the course are shared equally between the students / crew onboard.




3. Instructor Evening Meals

 

It is customary for students to cover their instructor's evening meal when eating ashore together.

 

This is separate from any optional tip or gratuity you may wish to give your instructor at the end of the course.




4. Tips & Gratuities – Croatia

 

4.1 Your Instructor

 

Your instructor does not expect a tip.

 

However, once your course has fully finished, your debriefs have been completed, certificates have been given out and any required action plans have been discussed, you are welcome to show your gratitude if you wish.



4.2 Dining Out, Bars & Coffee Shops

 

In Croatia, it is generally customary to leave a tip when dining out or paying a drinks bill at the end of an evening, particularly if you have received good service and enjoyed your meal or drinks.

 

Typical gratuity in Croatia: approximately 10–15% of the bill.




5. Important Boat Kitty Notes

 

Please note: The Boat Kitty amounts are suggested initial contributions. The final amount spent may increase or decrease depending on the number of students onboard, food choices, fuel used and the marinas or moorings selected by the crew during the course.

 

The generally suggested Boat Kitty amount should cover your expenses for breakfasts, lunches, fuel and marina / mooring fees while onboard.

 

If the crew requests more expensive marinas each night, the Boat Kitty may need to be topped up.

 

Marinas in Croatia can cost up to approximately €170 per night and generally include water, electricity and bathroom facilities.

 

Anchoring and restaurant moorings are generally free.

 

Managing the Boat Kitty is a crew task and part of understanding boat organisation.

 

Yacht Sail Training does not take any money from your Boat Kitty contribution.

 

Your instructor will open the Boat Kitty with everyone at the beginning of the course. Any remaining funds are shared equally between the students / crew onboard at the end of the course.



Additional informationSail Cruising.pdf

Venue

Meet outside Yacht Sail Training Office (Next to Supermarket Allen) in NCM Marina. NOTE: There are 3 Marina's in Milna.
Outside Yacht Sail Training Office: Nautical Center Milna (Marina Milna Kanarija)
Brdo I 20, 21405, Milna, Croatia
Yes - But need to be booked in advance - Cost: €50 for up to 7 days (Paid in the marina)
Milna "Catamaran Port" is walking distance from our YST office OR We are a 20 minute Taxi/bus ride away from Supetar Ferry Port on Brac Island. Both have direct links to Split Old town (Split Ferry Terminal)

Offered by

EMBARK D.O.O / Yacht Sail Training / Utopia Yachting / Embark Croatia Tours
21405 - Milna
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Location

Further information

About The Course

 

The Coastal Skipper course is an advanced sailing course

 

This course concentrates on: Advanced skippering techniques for yachtsmen and women. With considerable knowledge of sailing and navigation, wanting to undertake coastal passages by day and night. RYA Coastal skipper Practical Course is the follow on course from the RYA Day Skipper Practical Course.

 

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

 

Like the RYA Day Skipper Practical course. This course consists of skippered passages in a variety of situations. Each trainee will skipper more challenging passages and learn more about passage planning, pilotage by day and night, boat handling, safety and emergency situations.

 

Who Is This Course For?


During the course RYA Coastal Skippers should be able to undertake more difficult passages by day and night and handle the yacht in more demanding conditions Travelling upto 300nm taking long distance passages. By the end of the course you should have the knowledge, if not the experience, to become a Yachtmaster™. There's no getting away from it – passing involves some work, some practice and some dedication & previous sailing experience. (RYA Day Skipper & RYA Yachtmaster Theory)

 

What Type Of RYA Course is this?

 

This is very much a hands-on practcial RYA course. With little time to teach navigation or other theoretical subjects. It is therefore recommended that you take the RYA Yachtmaster Coastal/ Offshore Theory shorebased course (Info: Click Here) prior to your practical course so you can put those skills into practice on the water. You will be sleeping onboard visiting different ports and bays throughout the duration of the course.

 

Ability After The Course

 

Able to skipper a yacht on coastal passages by day and night.

 

*ICC Information: There is a direct fee to the RYA for this and some restrictions, for more information please click here. 

 

**See Additional Information in below attached .PDF with further information or click here:

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