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RYA Coastal Skipper/Yachtmaster Theory

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Duration: 6 days (Mon to Sat) or 3 weekends
Previous Experience Required: Knowledge of navigation to RYA Day Skipper theory level and practical sailing or motorboat experience
Course Overview: Advanced coastal and offshore navigation course covering pilotage, meteorology, stability, Collision Regulations and electronic navigation aids such as GPS and chart plotters
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Cost: 3 Weekends £360
Cost: 6 Days £360

The RYA Coastal Skipper/Yachtmaster theory course is an advanced course that builds on the knowledge gained on the Day Skipper shorebased course. It is aimed at sailors and motor boaters who are looking to undertake more complex passages perhaps offshore or at night. This course is a must for those looking to work towards taking the RYA Coastal Skipper or Yachtmaster Offshore practical exams.

It is an intensive course covering advanced navigation techniques including - position fixing, course shaping and plotting, tidal knowledge including secondary port calculations, navigation in restricted visibility, Admiralty publications and electronic position finding equipment. The meteorology tuition includes the taking and interpretation of forecasts, plotting of weather systems and weather prediction. Students are shown how to use this information when planning and executing passage plans. The International Regulations for Prevention of Collision at Sea are dealt with in detail and you will also learn more about yacht stability and safety offshore. 

It is strongly recommended that students have a good grasp of theory subjects to Day Skipper standard and have thoroughly revised the Collision Regulations before attending.

During the course students sit three exams and will be awarded the RYA Coastal Skipper/Yachtmaster Theory Certificate.

Itinerary:  Weekends: 0900 until approximately 1700 each day. Weeks: 0900 until approximately 1700 Monday until Friday

What's Included:  All course materials including RYA Yachtmaster Theory course notes book YSN/05. Morning and afternoon tea. For details of local accommoadtion establishments please click here

Support Courses:  RYA Radar, RYA Sea Survival, RYA/ISAF Offshore Safety Course

Supporting Books: Please click here to view books for sale

Next Step:  RYA Coastal Skipper Practical (sail) or RYA Coastal Skipper Practical (motor)

Course Dates:  Please note that if the dates listed are not suitable for you or you wish to have a course run at a location of your choice we are happy to arrange bespoke courses.  Please call us if you would like more information about these options


2010 Course Dates - 3 Weekends

Course

Weekend 1

Weekend 2

Weekend 3

1

20th - 21st February

27th - 28th February

6th - 7th March 

2

29th - 30th May

5th - 6th June

12th - 13th June

3

4th - 5th September

11th - 12th September

18th - 19th September

4

20th - 21st November

27th - 28th November

4th - 5th December

 

2010 Course Dates 6 Days

25th - 30th January

24th - 29th May

20th - 25th September

15th - 20th February

28th June - 3rd July

25th - 30th October

29th March - 3rd April

26th - 31st July

29th November - 4th December

26th April - 1st May

23rd - 28th August

 


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Last Updated on Friday, 19 February 2010 11:50