RYA Coastal Skipper / Yachtmaster Theory Course
The RYA Coastal Skipper / Yachtmaster Theory Course is is an advanced course aimed towards students who wish to skipper a yacht on longer coastal passages or who are working towards taking the Coastal Skipper or Yachtmaster Offshore practical exams. It requires knowledge equivalent to the RYA Day Skipper Theory Course and some practical experience is also recommended.
The RYA Coastal Skipper / Yachtmaster Theory Course covers:
- Advanced navigation techniques,
- Tidal heights including detailed secondary port calculations
- Tidal Streams
- GPS and chart plotters
- Meteorology including weather prediction by observation all of which will be used when planning and undertaking a passage
- Collision regulations
- Stability
- Safety
To view a full Coastal Skipper / Yachtmaster Theory course syllabus please click here.
The standard course is run over 5 consecutive days or two weekends from 9.00am to 5.30pm. Towards the end of the course you will be given three assessment papers to complete, the first on meterology, the second on chartwork and the third on the collision regulations on which you will need to get over 80% to pass. It is therefore highly recommended that you revise the Rules of the Road before attending the course and that you brush up on your chartwork in order to get the most out of the teaching time. We can also run this course to suit your individual needs (see the link to bespoke courses).
All equipment to complete the course will be provided. You just need to bring a notepad. Tea and coffee is included and you can get lunch from the village which is a short walk away.
To help our students after the course you will be provided with a Coastal Skipper Yachtmaster Theory post course revision pack together with a service to answer your queries by e-mail.
In order to obtain the Yachtmaster Offshore Practical Certificate you also need to obtain the RYA VHF Radio Operators Certificate together with the RYA First Aid Course.
Dates - September 2011 to June 2012
RYA Coastal Skipper / Yachtmaster Theory Course - 5 Consecutive Days - £320 (includes pack cost of £35)
| Monday 19th - Friday 23rd September 2011 | Monday 10th - Friday 4th October 2011 |
| Monday 14th - Friday 18th November 2011 | Monday 12th - Friday 16th December 2011 |
| Monday 23rd - Friday 27th January 2012 | Monday 13th - Friday 17th February 2012 |
| Monday 12th - Friday 16th March 2012 | Monday 16th - Friday 20th April 2012 |
| Monday 14th - Friday 18th May 2012 | Monday 11th - Friday 15th June 2012 |
RYA Coastal Skipper / Yachtmaster Theory Course - Long Weekends - £320 (includes pack cost of £35)
Friday 28th - Sunday 30th October and Saturday 5th - Sunday 6th November 2011 |
Friday 13th - Sunday 15th January and Saturday 28th - Sunday 29th January 2012 |
RYA Coastal Skipper / Yachtmaster Theory Course - Evenings - £320 (includes pack cost of £35)
Thursday evenings between 7.00pm - 9.00pm over 20 weeks from 29th September 2011 to 1st March 2012 - FULL
GROUP DISCOUNTS APPLY
To book on the RYA Coastal Skipper / Yachtmaster Theory Course or to discuss your requirements you can contact us seven days a week from 8.00a.m to 7.30pm on 01243 432485 or click here to complete an enquiry form.
