Yachtmaster / Coastal Skipper Theory Course
This six-day Yachtmaster/Coastal Skipper Course is advanced training for more experienced skippers wanting to learn how to navigate safely on coastal and offshore passages. The course starts with a revision of the basics in navigation theory and quickly moves on to advanced navigation, meteorology, collision avoidance, safety at sea and passage planning.
This course provides theory knowledge to the standard required for the Coastal Skipper and Yachtmaster Offshore practical exams.
Pre-course requirements
- No age restriction
- Courses completed: at least to the level of Day Skipper
Recommended reading
- RYA Navigation Handbook
- RYA Weather Handbook
- RYA Sail Cruising Log Book
- RYA Motor Cruising Log Book
- Seaman’s Guide to the Rule of the Road by JWW Ford
- Yachtmaster for Sail and Power by Alison Noice
Course Details
- Duration: 6 days/46 hours study plus exams on extra day
- Daily start and finish time: 09.30 to 17.00
- Location: Classroom at Calle de Sant Magi, 46, Santa Catalina, Palma de Mallorca, 07013
Course Syllabus
- 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 and by observation
- Collision regulations
- Customs and excise regulations for cruising abroad
Certification
- The Coastal Skipper or Yachtmaster Theory Certificate is awarded on successful completion of a moderated examination
Post Course
- Candidates successfully completing this course often go on to take the Yachtmaster sail or motor examination. See Yachtmaster examination preparation weeks for more information.
Course Schedule - Yachtmaster / Coastal Skipper Theory Course
