There comes a time in every skipper’s life when the coast starts to seem too close and the horizon too inviting. If you already have a Local Skipper’s license, you know exactly what we’re talking about: the passion for sailing is there, but the limit of 6 miles from the coast and 25 miles from the home port starts to become a barrier to your plans.
More than just an upgrade, the Coast Skipper’s license represents a new way of living and planning your days at sea. We’re no longer just talking about evening trips, we’re talking about real sailing and crossings.
If you still have doubts about taking this step, find out why investing in this training could be just what you need to unlock the true potential of your nautical life.
NEW LIMITS
The first benefit of the Coast Skipper course is the expansion of your legal and technical range of action. With this license, you can sail up to 45 miles from the coast and with no limit on the distance from a port of refuge, opening up a wide range of possibilities.
In addition to distance, this license allows you to take command of vessels with no limit in terms of size or power. In practice, this means that the market is entirely within your grasp: you are qualified to govern everything from spacious cruising Sail-boats to large motor yachts and catamarans that set the trends in the sector.
FREEDOM AND AUTONOMY
With 45 miles of coastline, long crossings are no longer a dream but a reality. You are no longer limited to your marina of origin and you gain the freedom – and technique – to plan coastal routes lasting several days.
True freedom at sea is not having to anxiously watch the clock for fear of the sun setting before you return to your home port. With a Coast Skipper’s license, you can plan to sail down the Portuguese coast with peace of mind, organize a crossing to the Berlengas archipelago, or simply anchor in a quiet bay, away from the busiest routes and crowded marinas, knowing that you have the autonomy and knowledge to do so safely.
True freedom at sea is not having to anxiously watch the clock for fear of the sun setting before you return to your home port. With a Coast Skipper’s license, you can plan to sail down the Portuguese coast with peace of mind, organize a crossing to the Berlengas archipelago, or simply anchor in a quiet bay, away from the busiest routes and crowded marinas, knowing that you have the autonomy and knowledge to do so safely.
IT'S TIME TO MAKE THE LEAP
True freedom at sea is only a decision away.
If you feel it’s time to master advanced navigation, join BBDouro Nautical Experiences. Our Coast Skipper course starts on March 23rd – and beware: this will be the only edition to be held all year round.
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