RYA Coastal / Yachtmaster Theory Course
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.
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
Held on our barge at Gosport Marina.
Book On-line
| Duration | 5 days | Maximum students : instructor | 8:1 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Location | Solent | Minimum age | All ages |
| What’s included | Tea, coffee and biscuits | Extras | Shorebased pack £34.00, training almanac £6.95. 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 | 5 Day Course £320.00, 2 day and 3 day weekend £350.00 |
Related:
- Yachtmaster Coastal RYA Practical Course
- RYA Day Skipper Theory Course
- Yachtmaster Offshore (preparation course)
- RYA Shorebased Courses
- Fastrack Yachtmaster – Commodore Yachting launch their Professional Yachtmaster Programme