Coastal Skipper / Yachtmaster

Located in Courses | Shore Based and On-line Theory

RYA/YA Accredited

This is an advanced theory course which can be completed at home or in the class room. It will cover the required syllabus to Yachtmaster standard.

You will learn about:

Advanced chart work including compass deviation and leeway
Advanced passage planning and use of Almanacs
Use of tidal stream data to plot course to steer
Secondary tidal port calculations
Weather including formation of weather, cold fronts, fog, forecasting terms and land affects.
Collision regulations including lights sounds and shapes and the rule structure
Ship stability

Included:

RYA Weather handbook
RYA Navigation handbook
RYA Collision regulations
RAY Yachtmaster course notes
RYA Almanac and practice charts
RYA Exercises
RYA Chartplotter simulator
YA/RYA Certificate on successful completion

The course is recognised by Yachting Australia and the Royal Yachting Association.
There are three supervised assessment papers and certificates are issued on successful completion. Certificates are recognised overseas. You will have advanced standing in the theory of navigation and marine knowledge.