RYA Coastal Skipper / Yachtmaster shorebased theory course
Advanced training for more experienced skippers building on the Day Skipper course. This course equips you to navigate safely on coastal and offshore passages.
Course content
- 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 regulations for cruising abroad
The course is taught over 7 days in English. You may choose a series of weekends or an intensive week-long course.
Ability after the course
This course will stretch your knowledge on navigation, allowing you to make sound decisions on navigational passage planning, position finding and regulation, both during daytime and during the night. This course is highly recommended for all who aim at achieving a Yachtmaster practical examination and the Yachtmaster Certificate of Competence.
What's included
- RYA Yachtmaster shorebased notes theory handbook
- RYA training charts 3 and 4
- Examination
- RYA Yachtmaster shorebased Certificate
- Sandwich lunch and coffee/tea
- Free parking at our premises
Supporting courses
We recommend the RYA Diesel Engine and RYA Radar and practical C-MASTERS courses, in particular Passage Planning and Navigation @ Night.
Supporting books
We recommend the RYA Sea Survival handbook, the RYA Weather handbook and the RYA Navigation handbook. Another useful RYA publication is the Navigation exercises book.
Very very happy !
Great communication when booking the course at C-MASTERS. Liked the classroom and small group of students, it was almost like a private training. It was definitely fun. I'm very very happy, now let's go sailing !
-- Deniz --
Overview of all our RYA shorebased courses
RYA Essential navigation
Shorebased course for beginning crew members, providing essential knowledge on navigation and seamanship on board
RYA Day Skipper
Intermediate shorebased course for competent crew members and beginning skippers, which lays the foundation for safe navigation and seamanship. Recommended for all sailors on tidal and non-tidal waters
RYA Coastal Skipper / Yachtmaster
Advanced shorebased course for skippers of sailing and motor vessels, preparing them for long (day and night) coastal and offshore passages, with lots of emphasis on passage planning, safety and navigation skills
RYA Yachtmaster Ocean
Worldwide weather systems, celestial navigation and preparation of ocean passages, for those eager to cross the ocean and for professional skippers.
RYA Radar course
Shorebased course on the use of radar systems, teaching you how to properly set up the radar system, use it for navigation purposes and to avoid collisions
RYA Diesel Engine course
Learn the functionality of a diesel engine, and how to maintain and repair it
Short Range Certificate
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