This is a practical course that does for skippers what the Competent Crew does for crews.

	Pre-course Experience	5 days, 100 miles, 4 night hours on board a sailing yacht
	Assumed Knowledge	Basic navigation and helmsmanship. It is recommended that you attend the Day Skipper shorebased course before taking this practical course
	Course Content	Pilotage, boat handling, seamanship and navigation
	Ability After Course	Can skipper a small yacht in familiar waters by day
	Minimum Duration	5 days

It is a five-day course that gives you the chance to take charge on short passages under instruction. You will concentrate on pilotage, boat handling, seamanship and navigation.

The course will be taken in tidal waters and your certificate will be endorsed accordingly. Upon completion, you will be sufficiently prepared to skipper a small yacht in familiar waters by day.