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Coastal skipper/Yachtmaster offshore

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RYA COASTAL SKIPPER / YACHTMASTER OFFSHORE

An advanced theory course building on the Day Skipper syllabus for more experienced skippers, covering the following topics:

• Advanced navigation

• Detailed tidal knowledge

• Electronic navigation

• Advanced meteorology

• Pilotage

• Passage planning

• Customs regulations

• Navigation in restricted visibility

• Detailed study international regulations for the prevention of collisions at sea

This course covers all the theory required for the Coastal Skipper and the Yachtmaster Practical Examinations. This course is not suitable for beginners (Minimum level of knowledge Day Skipper, and some sea going experience required).

We use the latest visual learning aids which complement the standard RYA literature which enables the more complicated sections of the syllabus to be tackled confidently. During the course you will have access to chart plotter enabled laptops...

Courses are run over 6 days (minimum 40 hours + 3 exam papers):

3 weekends or Intensive course  09:00 - 17:30...

Cost £240 per student (Included all course materials - minimum 4 students on a course).

Equipment needed: Note pad, 2b pencil, Eraser, and Portland plotter/divider kit.

If required I can put a pack together for £20 available to purchase on the day (1 week notice required).

If you require me to travel to you, my travelling expenses (based on a two way journey from Dover town centre):

First 20 miles no cost,  then £0.40 per mile, shared by all on the course...

For courses held in Dover, we can arrange discounted accommodation with lift to/from training centre as required or visit the link below.

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