Sailing Logic - RYA Yachtmaster Offshore/Coastal Theory

This 5-day theory course is an advanced navigation course for more experienced skippers. Building on the RYA Day Skipper Course it is highly recommended for anyone contemplating the RYA Coastal Skipper or RYA Yachtmaster Offshore practical exam.

The course syllabus focuses on advanced navigation including secondary ports, long-distance passage planning, navigation in restricted visibility, course shaping and pilotage. By the end of the course, you will have a better understanding of meteorology and how this may affect your passage as well as a detailed knowledge of the collision regulations and safety at sea.

GPS has become a primary tool for navigation so modern electronic aids are an important part of the syllabus.

Format:  Monday - Friday

Our RYA Coastal Skipper/ Yachtmaster Theory course is run in our dedicated classroom in Port Hamble as a 5-day course. this particular course is Monday - Friday.  You will meet in the Sailing Logic classroom at 9.30am on the first morning, with subsequent days running from 8.30am - 6pm, with plenty of breaks taken during the day.  You can also expect some homework on some evenings.

What is included:

Training materials, practice charts and almanacs, instructor, dedicated class room, pencil and rubber, refreshments throughout the course. RYA Certificate. 

Pre-Requisites:

There are no formal pre-requisites but you should be familiar with chartwork and navigation to the standard of RYA Day Skipper Theory and you should also be familiar with the IRPCS.