RYA Yachtmaster Offshore shorebased theory (coastal skipper)

Teacher

zephyr

COURSE DESCRIPTION

The Yachtmaster course is advanced training for more experienced skippers building on the Day Skipper course. This course equips you to navigate safely on coastal and offshore passages and will take your theory knowledge to the standard required for the Coastal Skipper and Yachtmaster Offshore practical exams, concentrating on advanced navigation and meteorology skills. This course allows some time for revision of the basics and then moves on to advanced navigation techniques.

TOPIC COVERED

Positioning
The Magnetic Compass
Tides
Tidal Streams
Buoyage
Lights
Pilotage
GPS and Chart Plotters
Echo Sounders
Logs
Deck Log
Meteorology
Rule of the Road
Safety at Sea
Navigation in Restricted Visibility
Passage Planning
Marine Environment

Prerequisite Experience :
All though no formal certificates are required all candidates should have the knowledge to Day Skipper Theory level

We recommend all candidates complete the Online Essential Navigation course before teh first day of their Yachtmaster Theory. View Essential Navigation Here

Packages:

You can book the RYA Yachtmaster Offshore shorebased theory with the Yachtmaster practical, VHF, Essential Navigation and PPR for an amazing saving! Check it out here