Coastal Skipper/Yachtmaster Offshore Theory Course

Coastal Skipper/Yachtmaster Offshore Theory 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.

Course type: THEORY

Suggested minimum pre-course experience: Knowledge equivalent to the Day Skipper Shorebased course.

Assumed knowledge: Navigation to Day Skipper standard and some practical experience is recommended.

Course content: Navigation, meteorology, collision avoidance, safety and passage planning.

Ability after course: Understands the principles of navigating for coastal and offshore passages.

Minimum duration: 40 hours plus 3 exam papers.

Fee: £390 Plus RYA study pack at cost prevailing