Evidence Performed by Shayne Vacher-Moffeit

Name
RYA Coastal Skipper Practical — Aegean Sailing School (Greece)
Description
Completed the advanced Royal Yachting Association (RYA) Coastal Skipper liveaboard certification operating out of Aegina, Greece. Shore logistics were managed independently by Melody McKay Burton. On the water, training was defined by high autonomy ("on our own"), executing long-haul daylight passages—including an endurance run from Nafplio to Epidaurus—with school principal George Burton aboard as the ultimate responsible authority.
Start Date
2012-09-10
Duration
1 week
Type
Education
Title
Student Skipper / Watch Leader
Primary Responsibilities
Executed high-autonomy command profiles as Skipper-of-the-Day, navigating and managing the vessel independently. Coordinated crew pacing during an extended daylight endurance run around the peninsula, executed close-quarters stern-to Mediterranean mooring maneuvers, and maintained overall vessel safety under George's high-level supervision.

Used Skills