RYA Coastal Skipper/Yachtmaster Offshore Theory

RYA Coastal/Yachtmaster Theory London classroom's Webber st SE1 very Nr Waterloo Station and Curtain Road very Nr Liverpool st Station EC2.

Should you wish to inquire about shorebased

training at your own venue then please contact us.

The course will provide you with a sound basis of advanced navigational theory, including chartwork, pilotage, passage-planning, weather, heavy weather sailing and sea-safety.

Why Hamilton Sailing London theory?

We have been teaching in London non stop for the past 11 years. We have had many students who have gone on to skipper for themselves abroad and in the UK. We keep class numbers low; we provide more free material than any other school! They include Charts, informative books, interactive books and videos, weekly easy to understand handouts and most importantly an experienced instructor who will teach in a FUN and practical style.

The course are run over seven weeks (one night per week class lesson Start at 6.30pm - 9.30pm plus two days over a weekend )

Its possible to miss a night and still catch up, !

We do everything we can to help you learn and pass!

You will be expected to be of Day skipper theory standard, we build on this knowledge.

call if your unsure.

Course topics include:

Position fixing

Course shaping and plotting

Tidal knowledge

Use of almanacs and admiralty publications

Electronic position finding equipment

Taking and interpreting forecasts

Plotting weather systems

Weather predictions using a barometer and by observation

Collision regulations

Passage planning / heavy weather sailing.

Hamilton sailing will stand by you. Our Pass rate is 99% If you attended all evenings.

But if you did not pass a exam at the first attempt then we will give you opportunities free of charge until you do pass. !!