RYA Coastal Skipper/Yachtmaster Offshore Theory

The Coastal Skipper / Yachtmaster Shore Based is an advanced course building on the Day Skipper syllabus for more experienced skippers, which takes them up to the theory knowledge required for Coastal Skipper and Yachtmaster practical exams, specifically concentrating on advanced navigation and meteorology skills.

The course devotes some revision time to the basics but covers advanced navigation techniques including position fixing, course shaping and plotting, tidal knowledge and use of Almanacs, admiralty publications and electronic position finding equipment.

The advanced meteorology tuition includes the taking and interpretation of forecasts, plotting of weather systems and weather predictions using barometer and observation. Students are shown how to use this information when planning and executing passage plans. The course also covers customs and excise regulations for going to, and returning from, abroad. The International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea are also dealt with in great detail. 

The full course syllabus is in the RYA logbook G158 available from our office. At the end of the course you will have to sit a written exam. Successful students will be awarded the Coastal Skipper Yachtmaster Shore Based Certificate.

Duration - 5 days (Monday to Friday) or 3 weekends - Maximum 12 students per course. Suggested Previous Experience -  Navigation to Day Skipper Shorebased standard with experience of coastal yachting or motor cruising.

Price – From £295.00 pp (Group Discount for Clubs and Group bookings)

Location - Normally run in the Midland and Birmingham area, for groups of five or more we will come to you at various locations throughout the UK.

Useful Information

Low season.