RYA Coastal Skipper and Yachtmaster Offshore Theory Course

Ideal for candidates for the Coastal Skipper practical course & Yachmaster Offshore exam. Some revision of the Day Skipper shorebased course plus more advanced skills in offshore & coastal navigation by day & night, pilotage & meteorology.

Course information

Winter 2026/2027 course

all timings 0900-1700

Saturday 23rd January 2027

Sunday 24th January 2027

Saturday 6th February 2027

Sunday 7th February 2027

Saturday 27th February 2027

Sunday 28th February 2027

Minimum age:

none

Prior experience:

You must have a sound knowlege of the RYA day skipper theory course.

We strongly recommend you book the prep day too!

Course duration:

40 hours spread over a series of evenings and weekends+ exam time and homework

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

To be successfully awarded the certificate you must complete 3 exam papers to a satisfactory standard. The papers are spread out throughout the course.

Course materials

You will be provided with the RYA Yachtmaster offshore theory course pack and a pack of plotting instruments

What to bring

Pen, pencils, rubbers, sharpeners and paper

Food and drink- please check the clubs bar and catering opening times