The course is conducted on Chao Lay a 13.67 Metre Beneteau oceanis 461, the aim of this course is to teach the skills and techniques required to skipper a cruising yacht (7-15mLOA) safely on a coastal and offshore passages by day and night.

The course covers:-

1 Passage planning

2 Preparation for sea

3 Pilotage

4 Passage making and ability as a skipper

5 Yacht handling under power

6 Yacht handling under sail

7 Adverse weather conditions

8 Emergency situations

Assumed knowledge for Coastal skipper:-

Boat handling to the standard of the Day Skipper practical sail cruising course and navigation to the standard of the Coastal Skipper/Yachtmaster shorebased course.