My Story of Obtaining the RYA Coastal Skipper License
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- čas přidán 14. 06. 2024
- Follow along as I share my journey of obtaining the RYA Coastal Skipper License. From navigation to practical skills, discover what it takes to become a certified RYA skipper. Questions are very welcome.
Welcome to watch my video. I hope that I explained it well. I also hope that it will serve as a guide If someone will go on the same path to obtain the licence.
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00:00 - Intro
00:30 - Why I decided to do it
03:13 - Theoretical part of the exam
09:29 - Search for the practical course
12:03 - Practical course day 1 to day 7
25:47 - Final debrief
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not only did you have to learn the terms in another language now you are making an excellent instructional video in a second language, kudos to you!
Thank you for your kudos. I must admit, that this was also my most intensive english course :)
Thank you so much vor this Video. Since I live in Germany I have obtained the SKS (Sport Küsten Schiffer Schein). It's Not requiered f or sailing in Germany but recommended. Thanks to your Video I was able to compare the content of both courses. It's pretty the same. Doing navigation with charts, calculations in tidal waters etc. Svaka čast. Pozdrav iz Nemačke.
Thank you for your opinion. Pozdrav Dule i tebi u Nemačku :)
Thank you for this video. I was considering the coastal skipper ticket for very similar reasons to you and this has convinced me to do it.
I am glad, that my video is helpful :)
Thank you.
Brilliant video
Thank you 😁
Excellent video Bostjan. The RYA training is very good, and I know how much of an wxtra challenge it is to have to do something like this in another language. Congratulations to you and fair winds for your future adventures! Chris 👍
Thank you Chris. I appreciate it 🙏🙏
Congratulations !
I done my CS in Scotland a few years ago and many things learned make sailing in the north sea fun.
Fair winds !
Well done. Thank you from an aspiring sailor!
Thank you too!
A very good video. Thank you, I was looking for something like this. Very helpful.
I am very satisfied that the video is helpful and that you like it :)
Thank you for the video! I have American ASA certifications (equivalent to RYA day skipper) and have started sailing in Greece. I am set for a course in Greece for another ASA advanced certification. I've been interested in pursuing the RYA training and certifications to deepen my skills and seamanship. My understanding is that RYA is more difficult with higher standards. This was an excellent overview of the process! I think I may target it for next year if I don't do an open water passage trip.
Btw, on my last sail in Greece (Portos) we were docked near your captain/instructor. His students were working on navigational charts in the cafe next to where we were docked.
Yes, we also ones did the appraisal for that day in nearby cafe 🤣
And thank you for your opinion about my video. I'm glad that it helps :D
I enjoyed your video. You can get Yachtmaster Coastal with only 800 miles tidal experience actually, and this is reduced to only 400 miles if you complete a YM prep course in tidal waters. You can also undertake "milebuilder" cruises with many UK sailing schools to help increase your mileage. Generally though, miles gained as skipper give the best experience. I think many UK schools operating in the Solent area are cheaper than what you paid in Greece as well. Good luck with your sailing!
I am thinking and dreaming about sailing beyond the Mediterranean, but it hasn't worked out yet. However, I believe it will in the future, along with obtaining my Offshore Yachtmaster certification. Thank you for your info 👍👍👍
And I am very glad that you enjoyed the video :D
Excellent video.👍
Thank you, Norman 👍
Seven seas in Athens are active. Alimos is the biggest marina. Best to take a fishing rod with you. Plenty of fish.
My son is in charge for fishing. In Croatia he has some luck already, but in Greece we are still waiting for his first serious catch 😉😉
Thanks. Very informative. Which company did you use in Greece?
Thank you for asking.
This is the link for the school:
www.7seassailing.com/
It's not a license, no sailing license required in UK.
I tottaly agree with you.
Legally, you don't need anything other than the Boat Leader's License of Competence.
But the level of knowledge required to obtain it is only a small fraction of what you need to demonstrate for the RYA. Sadly, most of those with the Boat Leader's License usually don't even know the basic rules of meeting at sea - Col Regs
@@PRODVIDEOEDIT I've never heard of a boat leader's licence. I've sailed in UK waters since 1987. I know of no legal requirement for qualification. The RYA has fought against such things for years and deserve support. If people keep talking about licenses they will get what they wish for and another freedom will be lost. It is possible these days to get discounts on insurance with RYA qualification so that is an advantage.
@@mjcooke2sailingmostly I don't know how are things in UK, but in many countries somesort of certificat is mandatory as follows:
In Greece, the license requirements for boating are:
Motorboats: A license is required for operating motorboats with an engine power over 30 HP (22.3 kW).
Sailboats: A license is required for sailboats, regardless of engine power, if they are longer than 7 meters.
Slovenia: Requires a Boat Leader's License for vessels up to 24 meters or with engine power over 7.35 kW.
Croatia: Requires a license for all boats with an engine, regardless of size or power.
Italy: Requires a license for boats with an engine stronger than 41 HP (30 kW), and for boats sailing more than 6 nautical miles from the coast.
Spain: Requires a license for boats longer than 5 meters (for motorboats) and 6 meters (for sailboats), or for boats with engine power over 15 horsepower (11.2 kW).
France: Requires a license for motorboats with engine power over 6 horsepower (4.5 kW) if sailing more than 2 nautical miles from the coast.
Germany: Requires a license for motorboats with engine power over 15 horsepower (11.2 kW) and for boats sailing on rivers or open sea.
@@PRODVIDEOEDIT Yes, but not UK. I sailes Spain and Portugal with nobody asking for qualifications. People can apply for that certificate if they want,, wise if sailing Europe. RYA qualifications always good and worth getting as long as not forced on people. I have Yachtmaster Offshore theory and many thousand miles of my own sailing where I really learnt things. I would recommend Bob Bond and Steve Sleigh's book 'Cruiser handling' Bob Bond a top RYA man. This is quite old now but easy learning. I had that as a novice before crewing Port Elizabeth to Martinique 1985.
@@mjcooke2sailingmostly I agree, nothing should be forced