RYA Coastal Skipper/Yachtmaster Offshore Theory

The coastal skipper / yachtmaster offshore shorebased course is an advanced course for more experienced skippers building on the Day Skipper course.

This course equips you to navigate safely on coastal and offshore passages. It allows some time for revision of the basics and then moves on to advanced navigation techniques.

This course will take your theory knowledge to the standard required for the Coastal Skipper and Yachtmaster Offshore practical exams, concentrating on advanced navigation and meteorology skills.

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 abroad