RYA Coastal Skipper / Yachtmaster Online Theory Course
- Duration: 60 Hours (approx.)
Previous knowledge needed: -
You will have completed the RYA Dayskipper Theory course or have the equivalent level of theory knowledge.
What will I learn?
Following on from the RYA Dayskipper Theory course, this is an advanced navigation course that will cover all the theory required to Yachtmaster standard. This course will include meteorology, collision regulations as well as advanced chart work and vessel stability. It will teach you the collision regulations for night sailing, passage planning and pilotage techniques to get you in and out of harbours at night. You should have completed day skipper theory before you start Coastal / Yachtmaster theory or have equivalent knowledge
Even if you have a lot of practical experience with sailing this course can be very difficult if you do not have a reasonable knowledge of chart-work to Day Skipper level.
At the end of the course you will have covered the navigation skills required to enter coastal ports by day or night and to undertake coastal passages in variable weather conditions. The course will take about 60 hours of online home study with an online assessment at the end.
Click on the following link to download the course syllabus RYA Coastal / Yachtmaster Theory
The course covers:
- Day skipper revision
- Secondary port tidal height calculations
- Advanced chart work including tidal stream calculations and application of leeway
- Meteorology including cold fronts and weather systems
- Collision regulations including lights, sounds and shapes
- Passage planning
- Buoyage and pilotage techniques
- Instruction and support provided by an Oceanwest RYA Instructor, online course provided by Navathome Australia
What does the course include?
We will send you the RYA Student Theory pack which includes the RYA Yachtmaster Theory Handbook, RYA Training Almanac, RYA Charts 5 and 6, Course Notes and Information Booklet. We will also activate your access to our online Coastal / Yachtmaster programme. You will have 6 months access to the online programme, and this can be extended for a further six months if necessary for a payment of $60 to Navathome. This course does not include the Portland Plotter or dividers, but you can purchase these for $50 at checkout if required.
What qualification do I get at the end?
After completing the online course there is a final assessment you will undertake. After passing the final assessment you are awarded the RYA Coastal / Yachtmaster Theory Shore-based Certificate.
Additional overseas postage charges apply if you are outside of Australia - please contact us if you are.
Next step: RYA Coastal Skipper Practical
Contact us on 0412 060 130 or email sailing@oceanwest.net.au
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