RYA Coastal Skipper/Yachtmaster Offshore Theory

This course is aimed at sailors who have completed the Day Skipper course (theory and practical) and wish to take their sailing skills to the next level by focusing on advanced navigation and meteorology.

The course is taught over 40 hours with three exam papers.

Course Structure

- Position fixing

- Course shaping and plotting

- Tidal knowledge

- Use of almanacs and admiralty publications

- Electronic position finding equipment

- Taking and interpreting forecasts

- Plotting weather systems

- Weather predictions using a barometer and by observation

- Collision regulations

- Customs and excise regulations for cruising aboard.