RYA Coastal Skipper and Yachtmaster ™ Offshore Theory (Online) - Andrew Simpson Yachting
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Duration
Approximately 50-60 hours study, 5 hours assessment (can be done in 3 parts)
Cost
£400 (A set of Dividers and a Portland Plotter can be purchased for an additional £15) per person
Required Experience
The RYA mandates that a full working knowledge of Day Skipper Theory is required for enrolment.
Course Syllabus
  • This course looks to refine the techniques learnt in your RYA Day Skipper Theory course
  • International Maritime Law
  • Pilotage
  • Passage Planning
  • Meteorology
  • Environmental care
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RYA Coastal Skipper and/or Yachtmaster offshore theory is a more advanced course that builds on the knowledge gained at the RYA Day Skipper Theory level. Its aim is to take your theory knowledge to the standard required for the Yachtmaster Coastal and Yachtmaster Offshore practical course.

This course is open to anyone who has already completed Day Skipper Theory, and ideally has some practical boating experience. You should be comfortable applying concepts such as tidal heights and streams and interpreting weather information. Pilotage and passage planning will already be in your knowledge base. You will feel at ease with the practical and thorough application of the IRPCS. You will understand how to fix position using a variety of methods. Your knowledge of safety systems and practices will be substantial.

Your full training pack contents include:

  • Two RYA practice charts
  • The RYA Coastal / Yachtmaster course notes
  • The RYA Coastal / Yachtmaster exercises
  • The RYA Training Almanac

Please note: Your online course is provided by Navathome. Booking conditions are not the same as for courses delivered by Andrew Simpson Yachting.  

Notes on shipping of training materials.

All training materials for the online courses are shipped to you the buyer. Please be aware of the Navathome policy relating to shipping. This forms part of their terms and conditions.

  • Navathome is unable to ship to addresses which contain PO Box Numbers. A physical address is required.
  • Buyers must provide a valid contact telephone number at the time of booking
  • Packs being shipped to Russia must be delivered to a business address.
  • All packs must be signed for, so the buyer must ensure that there will be somebody available to accept the package
  • Navathome will not accept responsibility for packs sent to marinas, or c/o addresses. If the pack goes missing after it has been signed for, the buyer will be liable for the cost of the replacement pack. 
Course Outcomes
  • With this qualification combined with additional practical experience, you should be equipped with the knowledge required to consider the RYA Yachtmaster ™ Coastal or Yachtmaster ™ Offshore examination.

To book this course please call or email our friendly team who will set you up with everything you need to get learning.
Phone: +44 (0)2392 522777 Email: enquiries@andrewsimpsonyachting.org