RYA Coastal Skipper/Yachtmaster Offshore Theory

The RYA Coastal Skipper and Yachtmaster Theory course is an advanced course for those wishing to skipper a yacht on longer coastal passages or students working towards taking the RYA Coastal Skipper or RYA Yachtmaster Offshore Exams.

RYA Coastal Skipper and Yachtmaster Theory course is an intensive RYA course covering advanced navigation techniques including - position fixing, course shaping and plotting, tidal knowledge and use of almanacs. Admiralty publications and electronic position finding equipment. The RYA Coastal Skipper and Yachtmaster Theory course covers meteorology and includes the taking and interpretation of forecasts, plotting of weather systems and weather prediction using barometer and by observation.

RYA Coastal Skipper and Yachtmaster Theory course candidates are shown how to use this information when planning and executing passage plans. This RYA theory course also covers customs and excise regulations for going and returning from abroad. The international regulations for prevention of collision at sea are dealt with in detail.

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

Useful Information

Required Experience Level:

Knowledge of navigation to day skipper level and practical sailing or motorboat experience.

Content:

Advanced coastal navigation, pilotage, meteorology and collision regulations. Electronic navigation aids such as GPS and chart plotters.

£250 per person plus RYA Course notes and charts (approx £27).