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Coastal Skipper Licence

The Coastal Skipper Licence allows you to navigate recreational vessels with no limits on engine power or vessel length. It also authorises both daytime and nighttime navigation up to 40 miles offshore.

Applicants must already hold the "Patrão Local" (Local Skipper) Licence and be at least 18 years old.

Programme Price Requirements Duration Boat Locations

Course Programme

Coastal Navigation;
Meteorology;
Communications;
Sextant;
Tides;
Stability;
International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (COLREGs);
Radar, GPS and Echo Sounder;
Sea Safety;
Emergency Manoeuvres;
Mechanical Propulsion;
First Aid;
Passage Planning;
Chartwork Practice.

(according to Portaria no. 288/2000)

Price

^€690
VAT Included

50 hours theory and 15 hours practical training
Includes access to the online platform
VHF-A Operators Certificate Included
Exam fee Included (200€)

Requirements

You must already hold the "Patrão Local" (Local Skipper) Licence and be at least 18 years old.

Check our combined courses: "Patrão Local + PAtrão de Costa" (Local Skipper + Coastal Skipper).

Documentation:

Registration Form;
1 Updated passport-style photograph (digitalised);
If you are not a Portuguese national: proof of residence;
Copy of the Local Skipper Licence (must be valid);
Education Certificate (digitalised);
Medical Certificate for nautical sports.

To enrol, we only require the registration form and a photograph. All remaining documents must be submitted at least 1 week before the exam.

Duration

Total duration: 65 hours (50 theory + 15 practical) over 7 weeks.

Theoretical classes – Weekdays, after work, Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 19:30 to 23:30.
Practical classes – Saturdays or Sundays.
Exam – Saturdays or Sundays at 09:00.

Boat

The practical sessions include 2 full days sailing on a 10–12m cruising yacht.

Depending on weather conditions, time of year and student profile, these sessions may be run on consecutive days, including 1 night onboard and a coastal passage.

Coastal Skipper sailing practice in Lisbon

Locations

West Coast offers two privileged locations for your Recreational Navigation course: Oeiras Marina and Parque das Nações Marina. All our locations are waterfront, ensuring easy access for practical lessons.