RYA Coastal Skipper/Yachtmaster Offshore Theory

AIM

Advanced training for more experienced skippers building on the Day Skipper course. Ideal for candidates for the Coastal Skipper practical course & Yachtmaster Offshore exam. Some revision of the Day Skipper shorebased course plus more advanced skills in offshore & coastal navigation by day & night, pilotage & meteorology

CONTENT

This course will take your theory knowledge to the standard required for the Yachtmaster Coastal and Yachtmaster Offshore practical exams, concentrating on advanced navigation and meteorology skills. Including 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.

DURATION

The Jan/Feb/March 2025 course is taught over Saturday daytime and Tuesday evenings with three exam papers. Specific dates can be found HERE.

A minimum of 40 hours plus exam time

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

Have a level of knowledge to at least to Day Skipper Theory

MINIMUM AGE

Minimum age: 16 yrs

COST

Cost: £350 for members, £400 for non-members (2025 prices)

which includes

RYA Course Pack

Certificate on successful completion of course.

YOU NEED TO BRING

Large notebook, calculator, pencils and stationary

Dividers, Portland Plotter, (can be purchased from the Club)

Packed lunch (extra snacks/drinks available when club bar is open)

FOR COURSE DATES AND TO BOOK SEE HERE

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

Courses held at Exe Sailing Club with a minimum duration of 40 hours, with a maximum ratio of, 1 instructor to 12 students.

FURTHER QUESTIONS

Do not hesitate to contact our Club Professional on

Email: training@exe-sailing-club.org

Phone: 01395 264607

Last updated 11:47 on 24 October 2024