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
2025 course dates
If you cannot attend all the sessions, or all the times are not convenient we will discuss as a group during the first session any amendments we can make to suit us all.
Friday 28th February 6-9pm
Saturday 1st March 5-9pm
Sunday 2nd March 5-9pm
Friday 7th March 6-9pm
Sat 8th March 5-9pm
Sunday 9th March 9am-530pm
Friday 14th March 6-9pm
Saturday 15th March 5-9pm
Sunday 16th March 5-8pm
Friday March 21st 6-9pm
Saturday 22nd March 6-9pm
Sunday 23rd March 4-8pm
Friday 28th March 6-9pm
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