Coastal Skipper

Coastal & offshore passages

• 1.1Plans a coastal passage including tides, weather and contingency

Vessel and crew

• 2.1Prepares yacht and crew for a coastal passage day or night

Blind pilotage

• 3.1Plans and executes pilotage by day and night into unfamiliar harbours

Command

• 4.1Takes charge of the yacht, organises the crew and manages watch systems
• 4.2Deals with routine and emergency situations

Advanced manoeuvring

• 5.1Handles yacht under power in strong wind and tide

Advanced sailing

• 6.1Handles yacht under sail in a variety of conditions including heavy weather

Heavy weather

• 7.1Prepares yacht for heavy weather and takes appropriate action

Skipper response

• 8.1Manages MOB, grounding, dismasting and abandon-ship drills

Night passages

• 9.1Skippers a night passage and pilots into a harbour after dark