RYA Coastal Skipper/Yachtmaster Offshore Theory

This is an advanced navigation course for those who wish to take the Coastal Skipper or Yachtmaster Offshore Certificate. We assume that you are already qualified as a Day Skipper and although there is some time set aside for the revision of subjects covered in the elementary course you should arrive with a good understanding of the basics.

Previous experience necessary: This course assumes that you are a qualified Day Skipper or have equivalent experience.

On this course you will cover more complex aspects of navigation at sea including how to work out secondary tidal heights, position fixing, navigating in restricted visibility, passage planning and the capabilities and limitations of electronic navigation aids.

Course Structure

International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea

Compass swinging

Nautical terms

Emergencies – safety equipment, towing

Tides and currents

Lights

Pilotage

Navigation with restricted visibility

GPS & chart plotters

Echo sounders & logs

Passage planning

Safety at sea

Meteorology

Useful Information

What do I bring?

Parallels*

Dividers*

Two soft 2B pencils

Pencil sharpener

Eraser

Note pad and pens

* Can be pre-ordered and supplied on the day, please phone for details.