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A coastal skipper is a yachtsman or woman who has the ability to skipper a yacht in coastal waters by day or night. [1] There is a shore-based course which provides the background knowledge required, [ 2 ] a practical course which teaches the skills and techniques required, [ 1 ] and a Certificate of Competence.
The theory part of the Day Skipper qualification is a shore-based (classroom) course that takes a minimum of 40 hours, followed by an exam. Alternatively, this can be completed online by distance learning which offers greater flexibility in study.
Competent Crew is the entry-level course of the Royal Yachting Association for those who wish to be active crew members of a sailing yacht. [1] It is a hands-on course and by the end of the course participants should be able to steer, handle sails, keep a lookout, row a dinghy and assist in all the day-to-day duties on board.
The RYA set up a committee to govern its training activities in 1967 and the Yachtmaster Qualifications Panel was set up in 1971. Training is carried out in 58 countries and there are in excess of 25,000 RYA instructors across the world, (although many of these Instructors are not Yachtmaster Instructors but instruct in other disciplines (such as dinghy sailing, windsurfing and power-boating).
Vůdce malého plavidla (Small Boat Skipper) Mezinárodní průkaz vůdce malého plavidla (International Small Boat Skipper) limits: within 3/4 mile from coastal line, wind below 4 bf, LOA < 20m Yachtmaster grade C. limits: within 20 miles from coastal line, wind below 6 bf, LOA < 16m Yachtmaster grade B. limits: within 200 miles from coastal line
Its qualifications are similar to those of the Royal Yachting Association (RYA) at the recreational level, but IYT Worldwide also offers additional courses at the professional level. It is regulated by a number of Maritime Administrations and has an ISO Quality Management System to independently monitor and control all of its training standards ...
The Royal Yachting Association (RYA) is a United Kingdom national governing body for sailing, [1] dinghy sailing, yacht and motor cruising, sail racing, RIBs and sportsboats, windsurfing and personal watercraft and a leading representative for inland waterways cruising.
By 2003 engineering courses were offered as an alternative career option. Hospitality courses also began in 2003. UKSA added MCA Deck Officer training to its spectrum of courses in 2000. This began with Class 4 training but today includes STCW Basic Training, Master 200gt through to Officer of the Watch, Chief Mate and Master 3000gt.