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Notes: RYA Yachtmaster Coastal MCA exams can be taken in either sail or motor yachts, and in tidal or non-tidal waters. Due to our location all our courses are tidal.
There are two types of Coastal Skipper certificate:
a. A course completion certificate awarded by a training centre on successful completion of a five-day training course (Coastal Skipper Practical)
b. A Certificate of Competence awarded by the RYA/MCA on successful completion of an exam (Yachtmaster Coastal MCA).
The Yachtmaster Coastal MCA preparation (option b. above) is very much hands-on with little time to teach navigation or other theoretical subjects. It is therefore recommended that you take the RYA Coastal Skipper / Yachtmaster Theory course prior to your practical course so you can put those skills into practice on the water.
This is very much a hands-on course - introducing new skills, and polishing existing ones to enable you to handle a yacht to the level required for Yachtmaster Coastal MCA
You will be spending the complete week on board the yacht.
Pre-course experience |
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30 days, 2 days as skipper, 800 miles, 12 night hours. For holders of the Coastal Skipper Practical course completion certificate this is reduced to 20 days, 2 days as skipper, 400 miles, 12 night hours.
Half the qualifying seatime must be in tidal waters.
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Assumed knowledge |
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Has the knowledge to skipper a yacht on coastal cruises but does not necessarily have the experience needed to undertake longer passages.
Good knowledge of theory to Yachtmaster Theory level is needed.
VHF (SRC), First Aid (taken during the previous three years) are required.
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Ability after course |
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Skipper a yacht on coastal passages by day and night
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| All our courses are run by one of our experienced Instructors. |
Suggested itinerary |
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On the Friday evening you join your Instructor for a welcome drink, before being allocated a passage plan to prepare. You are also asked to familiarise yourself with the boat ready for the next day.
On the Saturday morning you will be asked to give a safety briefing with some assistance from your Instructor. For the rest of you time with us, until the Examiner gets on board on the Wednesday lunchtime, you will be practising your sailing skills. Time will also be given to run over your passage plan.
On the evening of Thursday we have our end of course drinks in the Marina Club, with the certificate presentation. A great chance to chat over the highlights of the week.
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We ask our clients to arrive on a Friday between 10:00 and 18:30, if you arrive later, no problem, your Instructor will b there to greet you.
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We need to prepare the boat for the next course and ask that you vacate your Cabin by 10:00.
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| Minimum Duration |
| 5 days tuition (7 nights on board) |
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Boats
Bavaria 386
Carver 350 |
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Notes: All our boats are commercially registered in Spain and are therefore fully insured according to Spanish law. They also meet both Spanish, and the RYA’s safety standards.
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As usual with Club Sail the following is included:
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- We collect you from the Airport or your hotel.
- Your course takes you away from our base marina, giving you the chance to explore the beautiful and unspoilt areas of La Gomera and sometimes La Palma or Gran Canaria;
- Tuition from an experienced Instructor – we do not use instructors who have just qualified;
- 5 full days of tuition, and 7 nights accommodation – we understand that you are on holiday and give you time to relax as well as learn;
- Freshly laundered sheets, duvets and towels
- Breakfast, lunch and one evening meal on board the yacht;
- All mooring fees, diesel and gas are included in sailing courses. Fuel is extra on Motor Yacht courses.
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Notes: We do not include: flights, travel insurance or evening meals ashore.
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Must bring your own: |
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Sun protection – Sun glasses, sun hat and non oily sun cream (without carotene) are a definite must!
Music / DVD – there is a CD on the boat, so please bring with you a CD or 2.
Mobile phone charging – There is a 12v “cigarette” style socket on board the yacht which is live even when sailing, and a 240v socket (Spanish type) for when connected to shore power.
Medication – If you are taking any medication please advise your Instructor on commencement of the course.
Health care – Health care in the Canary Islands is good, but it is a good idea to collect the EHIC form from your local post office or online at www.ehic.org.uk.
Seasickness - It is advisable to bring with you a seasickness remedy if you have suffered in the past. There is a local chemist nearby – ask your Instructor where it is on arrival.
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Notes: All bedding, bed linen (sheet, duvet cover and pillow) and a towel are provided.
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Recommended clothes |
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The climate in the Canaries is temperate. You are recommended to bring with you shorts and t-shirts, a jumper/cardigan, long jeans/trousers and jumper for the odd cooler evening in the winter months, shoes with non-marking bottoms for use on the boat, swimwear and something for dinners ashore. As the boat has limited storage space a sailing bag / holdall is the most suitable luggage.
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