RYA Coastal Skipper/Yachtmaster Shore-based course

 

An advanced course building on the Day Skipper syllabus for more experienced skippers, covering the following topics:

 

• Advanced navigation
• Detailed tidal knowledge
• Admiralty publications
• Electronic navigation
• Advanced meteorology
• Passage planning
• Customs regulations
• Detailed study of International Regulations for the Prevention of Collisions at Sea

 

This course covers all the theory required for the Coastal Skipper and the Yachtmaster Practical Examinations.

 

Several hours homework will be required each evening, in addition to the class-work during the day.

 

The RYA student’s pack, supplied free with the course, comprises the course workbook, assessment papers, electronic chart plotting CD and practice charts.

 

Available on loan for the course are chart plotter, dividers, training almanac and chart symbols and abbreviations.

Available on loan for the course are chart plotter, dividers, training almanac and chart symbols and abbreviations.This course takes place over a total of 5 days, which may be run consecutively or over any period of time you prefer.  Some people may find an extra day or two advantageous.