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RYA Coastal Skipper & Yachtmaster Offshore Shorebased Course Overview

Duration: Classroom courses typically run for 6 consecutive days Alternatively they can be studied over 3 Weekends or 6 / 7 individual days. Evening work is required.

Pre-course Requirement. Knowledge of navigation to Day Skipper level and practical sailing or motorboat experience.

Content: Coastal navigation, pilotage, meteorology and collision regulations.

The RYA Coastal Skipper/Yachtmaster theory course is an advanced course for those wishing to skipper a yacht on longer coastal passages or students working towards taking 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 observation.
  • 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.

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