RYA/MCA Coastal Skipper

RYA/MCA Coastal SKipper Certificate of competence

Coastguard Boating Education administers Certificates of Competence and examines candidates on behalf of the Royal Yachting Association (RYA) and Maritime & Coastguard Agency (MCA). Examiners are independent assessors and cannot be involved in the training of candidates.

Previous experience & minimum sea time: 30 days sea time, 2 days as skipper, 800 miles, 12 night hours*. Practical Coastal Skipper Course recommended prior to sitting exam.

Examination: Practical. Candidates will be set tasks to demonstrate their ability as a Coastal Skipper, and may also be asked questions on any part of the syllabus for all practical and shorebased courses up to Coastal Skipper.

Cost: NZ $425.00

Power/Sail conversion: NZ $220.00

Prerequisites: Marine Radio Operators Qualification and current First Aid Certificate.

Minimum Duration: 6 - 10 hours for one candidate. 8 - 14 for two.

*If you have a Coastal Skipper Practical Course Completion Certificate the sea time requirement is reduced to 20 days (2 days as skipper), 400 miles and 12 night hours.

Commercial EndorsementS

RYA/MCA Certificates of Competence with a commercial endorsement can be used for vessels up to 200GT and as an entry into Megayacht qualifications.

Cost: NZ $70.00

Renewal: Maximum of five years

RYA/MCA Commercial Endorsement

Available as an endorsement to RYA/MCA Certificates of Competence; Coastal Skipper; Yachtmaster Offshore; Yachtmaster Ocean; and Advanced Powerboat. Candidates will need to supply the following paperwork:

• A Seafarers Medical Certificate ENG 1; ML 5; or a Maritime New Zealand Medical Certificate.
• A Sea Survival Certificate; STCW; Coastguard Boating Education Advanced Sea Survival Certificate; or an RYA Sea Survival certificate.