RYA Yachtmaster Theory
| Cost: | £360 |
| Course Duration: | 5 days |
| Prior Experience: | Ideally RYA Day Skipper Theory |
The 5-day RYA Coastal Skipper/Yachtmaster
Offshore Theory course is an advanced navigation course
for more experienced skippers. Building on the Day Skipper
Course it is highly recommended for anyone contemplating the RYA Yachtmaster
Offshore practical exam.
The course
syllabus focuses on advanced navigation including
secondary ports, long-distance passage planning, navigation in
restricted visibility, course shaping and pilotage. By the
end of the course, you will have a better understanding of
meteorology and how this may affect your passage as well as a
detailed knowledge of the collision regulations and safety at
sea.
GPS has become a primary tool for navigation so modern
electronic aids are an important part of the syllabus.
Format:
Our RYA Coastal Skipper/ Yachtmaster Theory course is run
in our dedicated classroom in Port Hamble as a 5-day
course, usually Monday - Friday.
Cost: £360 per
person
What is included:
Training materials, practice
charts and almanacs, instructor, dedicated class room, pencil and
rubber, refreshments throughout the course. RYA
Certificate.
Downloadable Forms:
Suggested
Reading
Next Step:
You will now have the theoretical knowledge to support
you as you progress towards the practical RYA Coastal
Skipper and RYA Yachtmaster Offshore. If you need
more miles, consider joining one our milebuilding trips.
Or if you would like to learn more about sail trim and
gain confidence with spinnakers, try racing! Why not
join us on our conversion to racing course, a
spinnaker handling
course or an offshore weekend race?
London
Option
For London based courses we work with a
training partner, offering the course split over 7 evenings plus a
weekend. Contact us for further details.