RYA Coastal Skipper / Yachtmaster Theory Course
The 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 Day Skipper Theory Course and some practical experience is also recommended.
The 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
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.
EVENING CLASSES
Bookings now being taken for evening courses starting Mid September
Dates - April to December 2010
RYA Coastal Skipper / Yachtmaster Theory - 5 Consecutive Days - £320
| Mon 12th - Fri 16th April | Mon 24th - Fri 28th May |
| Mon 14th - Fri 18th June | Mon 5th - Fri 9th July |
| Mon 20th - Fri 24th September | Mon 4th - Fri 8th October |
| Mon 15th - Fri 19th November | Mon 13th - Fri 17th December |
RYA Coastal Skipper / Yachtmaster Theory - Long Weekends - £320
Friday 9th - Sunday 11th April and Saturday 24th - Sunday 25th April 2010 |
Friday 14th - Sunday 16th May and Saturday 22nd - Sunday 23rd May 2010 |
Friday 3rd - Sunday 5th September and Saturday 18th - Sunday 19th September 2010 |
Friday 29th - Sunday 31st October and Saturday 6th - Sunday 7th November 2010 |
RYA Coastal Skipper / Yachtmaster Theory - Evenings - £320
Thursday evenings between 7.00pm - 9.00pm over 22 weeks from 16th September 2010 to 3rd March 2011
GROUP DISCOUNTS APPLY
To book on the 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.
