RYA/MCA Yachtmaster Coastal Brush Up (with Exam)

This is the next step for those who hold the Coastal Skipper Certificate and can demonstrate the knowledge needed to skipper a yacht on coastal passages. The course lasts 4 days and will focus on close quarter manoeuvering, knowledge of lights, shapes, collision regulations and passage planning.

An important aspect of this course is taking command and making decisions on a well planned passage resulting in a happy and relaxed crew. Each student will then be examined for 1 day by an external RYA Yachtmaster Examiner as they skipper the boat on short passages and complete various demonstrations of skippering techniques. As all of our instructors have been through these exams themselves they will be able to prepare you appropriately so that you are relaxed and confident on the day.

PLEASE NOTE THERE IS AN ADDITIONAL EXAM FEE PAYABLE TO THE RYA ON THE DAY OF YOUR EXAM

Pre-requirements

You should have at least:

• 30 days sea time (2 as skipper)
• 800 recorded miles
• 12 night hours

Your knowledge of coastal navigation and meteorology should be to the standard of RYA Coastal Skipper Yachtmaster Offshore theory course.

You must hold a valid First Aid certificate and VHF Licence.

For holders of the Coastal Skipper Practical course completion certificate the sea time requirement is reduced to:

• 20 days sea time (2 as skipper)
• 400 recorded miles
• 12 night hours

Minimum age: 17

What's Included?

• You will be coached over the full RYA course syllabus as you live aboard our motorboat.
• All meals are provided for the duration of the course including a home cooked wholesome and hearty evening meal, exactly what you need after a day’s our on the water!
• Accommodation on board you are required to bring a sleeping bag with you & you can expect to stay overnight at other local marinas
• Parking - available at Suffolk Yacht Harbour
• All mooring fees, safety equipment, fuel and tuition from one of our experienced RYA instructors.

Maximum teaching ratio - 4:1 

Course language - English

Five day course (with exam) - The first 3.5 days are spent familiarising yourself with the yacht and ‘brushing up’ the necessary skills ahead of your Yachtmaster Coastal exam that takes place towards the end of the five days.

Five day course (brush up only) – Five full days of teaching/brushing up skills, you can then arrange to take the exam after the full five days or at a later date at additional cost.

RYA Yachtmaster Coastal Certificate or Competence.

If the weather is not looking great or is forecast to be a bit chilly or windy you can hire wet weather gear from us.

Musto Waterproofs available in S, M, L, XL and XXL - £32.00.

You are expected to bring the following comfort pack items with you; however if you don't want to bring your best duck down pillow or you haven't got a sleeping bag, don't worry you can hire a comfort pack from us!

A Comfort Pack comprises of a freshly laundered sleeping bag with liner, pillow, pillow case and towel - £16.00.