RYA Coastal Skipper Course

Sharpen your skippering skills with the RYA Coastal Skipper course in Pula, Istria, Croatia. This advanced course is an excellent choice for experienced sailors looking to take charge on longer passages—by day and night—in more challenging conditions. It’s a perfect fit for those who want to safely skipper a yacht in coastal and offshore waters.
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Objectifs de RYA Coastal Skipper Course

Objectives of Coastal Skipper Course:

  • Passage Planning: Route selection, weather interpretation, tide calculations, watch schedules
  • Advanced Navigation: Day and night passages and pilotage using visual and electronic navigational tools
  • Yacht Handling: Confidently manoeuvre under sail and power in tight harbours, anchorages, and at sea
  • Heavy Weather Techniques: reefing strategies, storm preparation, and safe navigation in challenging conditions
  • Emergency Procedures: Man overboard recovery, engine failure drills, and contingency planning
  • Crew Management: Delegate tasks, brief the crew, and manage responsibilities effectively

Ready to take the lead? Join the RYA Coastal Skipper course in Croatia and build advanced skills to be a confident skipper on longer passages. Develop leadership, navigation, and decision-making expertise while exploring the Adriatic in depth. Book your place today and take your sailing to the next level!

  • Minimum 15 days at sea, including two as skipper
  • At least 300 nautical miles and 8 night hours logged
  • Solid practical skills at Day Skipper level
  • RYA Coastal Skipper/Yachtmaster shore-based theory certificate (or equivalent knowledge)
  • A good understanding of sailing techniques, navigation, collision regulations, and tides
  • A VHF/SRC radio certificate is recommended (required for chartering in Croatia)

Upon successful completion, you’ll receive the RYA Coastal Skipper certificate. This internationally recognised certificate allows you to skipper on longer passages and charter yachts in more complex sailing areas. Your sea miles and night hours will be recorded in your RYA logbook, building towards more advanced qualifications such as Yachtmaster.

Duration: 5 days
Availability: March to November
Location: Marina Polesana, Pula, Istria, Croatia
Language: English
Age Requirement: 17 years and above (a parent or guardian must accompany children under 18 at all times)
Crew Size: Maximum 5 students (5:1 student-instructor ratio)
Daily Schedule: 9:00 – 17:00 (extended passages and night sailing included)
Experience Level: Prior advanced sailing experience required

  • Accommodation on board (shared cabins; single-use available upon request)
  • Free unlimited Wi-Fi
  • RYA instructor
  • RYA course materials and handbooks
  • RYA certificate upon successful completion
  • RYA logbook with recorded mileage
  • Use of self-inflating automatic life jacket
  • Docking fees
  • Pula sailing center T shirt
  • Linge et nettoyage final du bateau
  • Carburant pour bateau
  • Recommandations d'itinéraires sur la côte adriatique
  • Croatian taxes
  • Flights and travel costs
  • Travel and medical insurance
  • Food & drinks – for the crew and the instructor
  • Waterproof jacket, trousers and boots

Accommodation:
Live aboard a comfortable, well-equipped yacht with shared cabins (single-use available on request)

Scenic Sailing:
Navigate between coastal towns and remote anchorages along Croatia’s stunning coast

Real-World Learning:
Tackle night passages, watch system and emergency scenarios.

Mentorship:
Receive personalised coaching and feedback from qualified RYA instructors

This course may include Competent Crew and Coastal Skipper level students to create realistic onboard dynamics.

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Price: 1250 €

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Our sister company, Pula Sailing Center, is a recognised RYA Training Centre and runs RYA courses for all knowledge and skills levels – from beginners to advanced. Croatia Sailing Academy offers RYA courses as an agent for Pula Sailing Center.

All RYA courses are taught in the English language.

Recognised RYA Training Centre – Pula Sailing Center – runs all RYA courses, and their Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy apply.

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