UPGRADE TO A COASTAL SKIPPERS CERTIFICATE.

COURSE DETAILS
NEXT AVAILABLE COURSE | Course 1 21-25 October 2024 (Theory Only) Course 2 Follow the link below to see our available Courses and book your slot. |
EXPERIENCE | Day Skippers Certificate and a minimum of 750 NM sailing logged on yachts over 9m and within the last 5 years. |
LOCATION | Port Elizabeth Harbour |
THEORY | 8 Nights 17:30pm – 20:30pm OR 4 Days (6 hours) 09:00 – 15:00pm |
COST | R6 680 |
SAILING Practical | 5 Days Full Time |
SAILING Practical | R7 200 |
SA Sailing Exam Fee | See South African Sailing for details |
First Aid Course | Done by a third party |
Coastal Skipper Total Cost | R13 880 |
The application must go through SAS for the Coastal Skipper exam. The application form is available on the SAS web site.
Candidates are required to undertake the SA Sailing Day Skipper theory examinations and a Practical Examination on the water to demonstrate their ability in handling a boat under sail and under power safely
SAS COASTAL SKIPPER CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS:
- A SAS or CASA Day Skipper’s ticket
- A VHF Marine Radio Operator’s Licence (SRC)
- An eye test (details available on the SAS web site)
- 800 nautical miles as an active member of crew on a sailing vessel at sea
- 24 night hours on watch
- At least three passages of at least 60 nautical miles
- A photocopy of your logbook which records your experience
THE REQUIRED SAS EXAM COMPONENTS:
- A short exam covering Colregs and IALA Buoyage (±½ hour)
- A chart work exam (±3 hours)
- An oral exam (±2 hours)
- Practical Sailing Exam
WHAT’S INCLUDED?
Theory lectures are included.
Students are requested to bring their own, or purchase from Bay Sailing Academy, the following stationary: Charts SAN 3002, parallel ruler, dividers, International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea book, a basic calculator and stationary kit with a 360-degree protractor.
Should you require sailing experience we offer this and can tailor to suit our client’s requirements.
All sailing will be undertaken on our Fast 42 yacht (or own yacht if required) and will include one night passage.
Course Content
The Theory lectures include:
Magnetism, Chart Work, Tides, GPS, Other Nav Instruments, Col Regs, IALA Buoyage, Knots & Rope work, MOB procedures, Basic Weather, Basic First Aid, Sail Trim, Handling a yacht in confined spaces, Anchoring, Basic Legal for boating.
The sailing practical takes place on our Fast 42, Nemesis or J27, J-Sea for those requiring the sailing experience.
What to bring?
- Wind jacket
- Warm clothing suitable for a night passage.
- Non-marking, soft shoes.
- Waterproof jacket and trousers.
- Sunglasses (string tie)
- Cap or hat (string tie)
- Sunscreen
- Packed Lunch
- Drinks (non-alcoholic)