UPGRADE TO A COASTAL SKIPPERS CERTIFICATE.

The course is designed to help Day/Local Skippers upgrade to the SAS Coastal Skippers certificate. This course is aimed at the more experienced Day Skipper and will provide the student with the knowledge needed to complete more demanding coastal passages by day and night. The course covers more complex boat handling, pilotage and passage planning. It’s recommended that you have already completed 400 miles, 8 night hours on watch with over 15 days onboard and 2 days as skipper. You will require navigation skills at the level of Coastal Skipper theory.

We offer the theory and Practical sailing required to all candidates, and tailor programs to suit your current sailing experience.

COURSE DETAILS

NEXT AVAILABLE COURSE Course 1
21-25 October 2024 (Theory Only)

Course 2
11-15 November 2024 (Theory Only)

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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:

  1. A SAS or CASA Day Skipper’s ticket
  2. A VHF Marine Radio Operator’s Licence (SRC)
  3. An eye test (details available on the SAS web site)
  4. 800 nautical miles as an active member of crew on a sailing vessel at sea
  5. 24 night hours on watch
  6. At least three passages of at least 60 nautical miles
  7. A photocopy of your logbook which records your experience

THE REQUIRED SAS EXAM COMPONENTS:

  1. A short exam covering Colregs and IALA Buoyage (±½ hour)
  2. A chart work exam (±3 hours)
  3. An oral exam (±2 hours)
  4. 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)

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