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Coastal Skipper - Sail

Before attempting the RYA / MCA Coastal Skipper exam, you should have the following minimum experience;

30 days onboard sailing yachts over 24 feet

800 nautical miles (half of these should be in tidal waters)

12 Night hours

2 Days of skippering

Practical pre exam experience is reduced for holders of the Coastal Skipper course completion certificate

Theoretical knowledge and certificates

You should possess a theoretical knowledge to the level of the RYA Coastal Skipper / Yachtmaster shore based course and hold an in date First Aid certificate (valid for three years from date of issue). You should also hold a VHF licence or Short Range Certificate - SRC