ASA Offshore Centre Course and Mile Builder Programme 2024 - Offshore Practical Sail Training and Instructor Courses

Sep 24, 2026

ASA Offshore Centre course and mile builder programme 2024 outlines RYA practical training and instructor options, including RIB experience days for 2024. It specifies contact points and provides a structured comparison of offshore courses by minimum age, assumed knowledge, course duration, and outcomes after completion. The material lists key competencies and requirements for RYA Competent Crew, Day Skipper Practical, Coastal Skipper Practical, and Yachtmaster Offshore, plus schedules, fees, and booking contacts for 2024 entries.

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ASA Offshore Centre course and mile builder programme 2024

Offshore practical sail training and instructor courses

RYA Competent Crew and Day Skipper course dates and fees 2024

Experience and mile builder weeks course dates and fees 2024

RYA Coastal Skipper course dates and fees 2024

RYA / MCA Yachtmaster prep and moderation course dates and fees 2024

Welcome to the ASA Offshore Centre course and mile builder programme 2024. New for 2024 are RIB experience days. Telephone contact is limited, should you have any questions or need any advice on the courses we provide please see contact list below: Chief Instructor – Phil Brown – [103abrow@csmail.mod.uk](103abrow@csmail.mod.uk) AOSC Centre Manager – Brad Delaney – [bdelaney@britisharmysport.com](bdelaney@britisharmysport.com) ASA Office – Lisa Winchester – [sailing@britisharmysport.com](sailing@britisharmysport.com) | OFFSHORE PRACTICAL SAIL TRAINING AND INSTRUCTOR COURSES | | | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | The ASA offers a range of RYA practical training and instructor courses. Which is right for you? | | | | | | Course | RYA Competent Crew
Basic Seamanship, Helmsmanship, Navigation and Meteorology | RYA Day Skipper Practical
Basic Pilotage, boat handling, watch organisation | RYA Coastal Skipper Practical
Skippering techniques and passage planning | RYA Yachtmaster
(Offshore)
Prep and Exam | | Minimum Age | 18 unless cleared by CI | 16 | 17 | 18 | | Suggested pre course experience | None | 5 days sea time
100 miles
4 night hours | 15 days sea time (2 as skipper)
300 miles
8 night hours | 50 days sea time (5 days as skipper) 2500 miles
At least 5 passages over 60 miles, acting as skipper for at least two of these passages and including two of which have involved overnight passages.
At least half the qualifying sea time must have been accrued in tidal waters and within 10 years of the CoC exam | | Assumed knowledge | None | Navigation to Day Skipper Shorebased Standard and basic sailing ability | Navigation to Coastal Skipper Shorebased standard and sailing ability to Day Skipper Practical standard | Completion of the Yachtmaster Theory Shorebased Course. Holder of a valid First Aid Certificate Holder of a VHF/SRC Certificate (or higher) | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Ability after course | To be useful member of a yacht crew | Skipper a small yacht in familiar waters by day | Skipper a yacht on coastal passages by day and night | Passing the Yachtmaster
Offshore Certificate of Competence (‘the examination’) means that you are considered competent to skipper a yacht on any passage during which the yacht is no more than 150 miles from harbour | | Course duration | 5 Days | 5 Days | 5 Days | Prep as required (Usually 4-5 days) . Exam depends on the number of candidates (Usually 2 days) | | RYA Competent Crew and Day Skipper Course Dates and Fees 2024 | | | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | The RYA CC-DS courses run from the AOSC. The minimum age for candidates is 18 years unless cleared by CIAOSC. The cost is £495 which covers all victualling and berthing. Wet Weather gear is also provided if required. Please note that sufficient numbers are required to enable the course to run. | | | | | | Course No | Course Dates | Duration | Fees | Booking | | CC-DS 01/24 | 09 – 10 Mar 24
22 – 24 Mar 24 | 2 Days (Part 1)
3 Days (Part 2) | £495 | [sailing@britisharmysport.com](sailing@britisharmysport.com) | | CC-DS 02/24 | 03 – 07 Jun 24 | 5 Days | £495 | [sailing@britisharmysport.com](sailing@britisharmysport.com) | | CC-DS 03/24 | 17 – 21 Jun 24 | 5 Days | £495 | [sailing@britisharmysport.com](sailing@britisharmysport.com) | | CC-DS 04/24 | 09 – 13 Jul 24 | 5 Days | £495 | [sailing@britisharmysport.com](sailing@britisharmysport.com) | | CC-DS 05/24 | 12 – 16 Aug 24 | 5 Days | £495 | [sailing@britisharmysport.com](sailing@britisharmysport.com) | | CC-DS 06/24 | 20 – 24 Aug 24 | 5 Days | £495 | [sailing@britisharmysport.com](sailing@britisharmysport.com) | | CC-DS 07/24 | 02 – 06 Sept 24 | 5 Days | £495 | [sailing@britisharmysport.com](sailing@britisharmysport.com) | | CC-DS 08/24 | 16 – 17 Nov 24 | 2 Days (Part 1) | £495 | [sailing@britisharmysport.com](sailing@britisharmysport.com) | | | 29 Nov – 01 Dec 24 | 3 Days (Part 2) | | | | --- | --- | ---

FAQs

What contact details are provided for questions about the courses and booking?

The document lists Chief Instructor Phil Brown, AOSC Centre Manager Brad Delaney, and the ASA Office Lisa Winchester, with email addresses for each.

What are the main RYA course options compared in the table?

It compares RYA Competent Crew, RYA Day Skipper Practical, RYA Coastal Skipper Practical, and RYA Yachtmaster (Offshore), including minimum age, assumed knowledge, and expected ability after course.

What are the key course cost and inclusions mentioned for the 2024 CC-DS courses?

The CC-DS courses cost £495 and cover all victualling and berthing, with wet weather gear provided if required, subject to sufficient candidate numbers to run.

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