RYA Patrón Costero en Barcelona, España

RYA Coastal Skipper

More advanced navigation and longer distance sailing by day and night

ABOUT THE COURSE

- Including Lunches onboard - 5 days Monday to Friday - Ratio: Max 5 persons - Difficulty: Advanced

International skippering license

Ideal to charter and own a boat, this very rewarding and enjoyable course will build on your skippering experience to then navigate longer distances and by day and night

Pre experience required

Anybody undertaking this course should have the Dayskipper or equivalent experience and complete the Coastal Skipper theory course

Course includes

Certificate, Breakfast and lunches onboard plus accommodation

Sailing area from Barcelona

Amazing locations to visit on the Costa Brava and Costa Dorada coastline including the lovely ports of Sitges and Blanes or spend the night at anchor sheltered off Tossa De Mar.

Course numbers

We limit our numbers on the courses to a maximum of 5 persons to ensure you have plenty of time on the helm with an experienced RYA instructor to guide you through.This is a very hands on practical course

Course Syllabus

Advanced Navigation Passages by Day and Night Advanced Boat handling Managing a boat on longer passages Advanced Pilotage Meteorology Rules of the road Use of engines Emergency situations Night cruising into unfamiliar ports

What to Bring

- Passport Photo for the licence - Euros for dining at ports we visit - One bag with suitable clothing - Showers available on boat and at Marinas - Deck shoes, or any flat grippy shoe - Waterproofs (although we can provide) - Sun block and hat for all those sunny days

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the licence valid?

Your licence will be registered with the RYA so the is always a record, there is no revalidation required. You can also obtain an ICC with your license