Coastal Skipper/Yachtmaster® Offshore Shorebased Theory Course is an advanced course in navigation and meteorology. It provides the theory base needed for candidates for the Coastal Skipper practical course and the Yachtmaster® Offshore exam.

Topics covered

• Advanced seamanship
• Meteorology
• Pilotage
• Chartwork
• Tides
• Weather
• Lights
• Collision regulations
• Stability and sea safety, with some chartwork revision and advanced techniques.

RYA Coastal Skipper / Yachtmaster Shorebased Theory Course

£349.00

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Course Information

What will I learn?
Advanced Seamanship and navigation by day and night in coastal and offshore waters.

Duration
55 hours (minimum) with 3 examination  papers. Additional reading and study materials are suggested, and further practice exercises are provided.

Qualification
Successful students are awarded a "Coastal Skipper/Yachtmaster Offshore Theory" certificate, which takes them to the level of theory required to complete the Coastal Skipper practical course and the Yachtmaster® Offshore exam.

Previous experience required
Ideally students should be experienced to Day Skipper Level. However, someone with equivalent practical boating experience will find the subjects within their capability.