RYA Coastal Skipper/Yachtmaster Offshore Theory

Duration: The course typically should take you around 40 hours, should be completed within 6 month of the course purchase date, although this can be extended a further 6 months if necessary (a small additional administration cost will apply)

Previous experience required: Knowledge of navigation to Day Skipper level and practical sailing or motorboat experience.

Content: The RYA Coastal Skipper/ Yachtmaster theory course is an advanced course for those wishing to skipper a yacht on longer coastal passages or for students working toward the Coastal Skipper or Yachtmaster Offshore exams. It is an intensive course covering:

•Advanced navigation techniques including position fixing, course shaping and plotting, tidal knowledge, and use of almanacs and Admiralty publications.

•Electronic navigation equipment and good practice.

•Meteorology including the interpretation of forecasts, plotting of weather systems and weather prediction using barometers and by observations.

•The use of weather information to help plan and execute passages.

•The International Regulations for Prevention of Collision at Sea are covered in detail.

During the course you will work on 15 coursework exercises and sit three exams covering navigation, meteorology and collision regulations.

On successful completion of the course you will be awarded the RYA Coastal Skipper & Yachtmaster Offshore Shorebased Certificate.