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RYA Yachtmaster Theory
Take the RYA Coastal / Yachtmaster Theory course in our classroom or on-line
The RYA Coastal / Yachtmaster Theory course is an advanced navigation course for more experienced skippers building on knowledge gained during the Day Skipper theory and practical courses. The course equips you to navigate safely on coastal and offshore passages. It allows some time for revision of the basics and then moves on to advanced navigation techniques.
The RYA Coastal / Yachtmaster Theory course will take your theory knowledge to the standard required for the Coastal Skipper, Yachtmaster Coastal and Yachtmaster Offshore practical exams, concentrating on advanced navigation and meteorology skills.
As with the Day Skipper shorebased course, the RYA’s specially designed chart plotter software will be used during the course to give you a realistic taste of modern electronic navigation.
The course is taught over 40 hours with three exam papers. It can be covered as an intensive 5 day course, over 2 – 3 weekends, or by on-line learning.
This course is non residential however we can provide accommodation on board one of our yachts for a small charge subject to availability.
Held on our barge at Gosport Marina. Contact us if you would like us to run a Coastal Skipper / Yachtmaster Theory course in your club or office.
40 hour course
Course Information
Duration | 5 days | Maximum students : instructor | 10:1 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Location | Solent | Minimum age | All ages |
| What’s included | All course materials. Tea, coffee and biscuits. | Extras | Log books, Plotters and dividers available to purchase. Bring notepads + 2b pencils. Lunch can be purchased locally or you can bring your own. |
| When | Weekends and week days all year0900hrs – 1700hrs | Accommodation | Non residential although we may be able to provide accommodation on one of our yachts for £10.00 per night. |
| Let us know about | Any special requirements and needs | Cost | £340.00 |
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FEEDBACK - Day Skipper Theory Course – Student Reviews
Great learning experience – looking forward to putting it all into practice on my Coastal Skipper course!
Paul - Coastal Skipper / Yachtmaster Skipper Theory Course, May 2012
Recommended reading
Yachtmaster Notes included in course pack
The RYA Navigation Exercises - 2nd Edition is the only book to accompany all RYA training courses.
As co-author of the Yachtmaster® and Dayskipper test papers, Chris Slade has revised and updated RYA Navigation Exercises to provide this 2nd edition of invaluable practise exercises and answers.
All vital aspects of seamanship are included, from estimated positions and tide tables to meteorology and maydays. Through full colour illustrations, this book follows the newly revised Yachtmaster® syllabus and includes recent developments in electronic chart plotting and GPS.
Questions range from beginner to advanced, making this title ideal for boaters on all levels.
- The ONLY book to accompany all RYA courses
- Invaluable questions and answers for boating students on all levels
- Two new training charts included
Item Author: Chris Slade · Publisher: RYA · Format: Paperback · Pages: 200 · Dimensions: 297 x 210mm · Edition: 2008 (reprinted: 2011) · ISBN: 9781905104185
Syllabus
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
- customs and excise regulations for cruising abroad
