SA-SKIP-CO-L1.3

The examinations

SA-SKIP-CO-M1 · The certificates and how they connect · SA-SKIP-CO-M1-A Scope of Coastal Skipper and Skipper Offshore, entry and sea time, the examinations, and recognition across SA Sailing, RYA and MCA.

Coastal and Offshore are examined by **written paper and practical**, with a SAMSA **oral** for commercial over 9 m. Night work and chartwork are where candidates fail.

Independent study. xplor is not a SAMSA-accredited training provider and awards no certificate or Certificate of Competency. Coastal Skipper and Skipper Offshore are obtained only by SAMSA-recognised examination with properly logged sea time, night hours and overnight passages, and, for commercial vessels over 9 m, examination by SAMSA officers. AI-drafted content pending subject-matter-expert review.