Here you have the entire structure and what you have in the PY course:
1. Of interest
1A. Yacht Skipper Title
In “Yacht Skipper Title”, you have interesting information about the exam, conditions to obtain the title and mandatory practices.
When you finish, at the bottom left, you have the link “Exit and return to the course”. Clicking on it takes you back to the main navigation screen.
1 B. Structure and contents of the online Yacht Captain course.
In “Structure and contents of the online Yacht Skipper course”, you have the way to move through this course. The different browsers and menus, and where to find the content you are looking for.
1 C. Necessary material for the Yacht Skipper course
To prepare for the exam, you will need:
– The letter from the Strait of Gibraltar. You have it for download and to make copies in any stationery store in A3 format.
– Angle protractor, square, bevel, pencil, eraser and calculator.
1D. Previous knowledge. Calculator handling
To successfully solve navigation problems and pass the Yacht Skipper exam, it is essential to know how to use the calculator well. The calculator you use must have trigonometric functions and must not be programmable.
This course is taken using the Casio fx-82SX or the Casio fx-82MS calculator.
In this section I explain in detail:
1st. Check that the angle unit is set to DEG.
2nd. Decimal to sexagesimal conversion.
3rd. Trigonometric functions.
1E. Official exam calls
In “Official exam calls”, you have the different calls for the official PY exam for this year, in the different autonomous communities.
1F. Useful preparation tips to pass the Yacht Skipper exam
In “Useful tips for passing the Yacht Skipper exam”, you have interesting information that will help you pass the official PY exam in the autonomous community where you are taking the exam.
1G. Interesting information
You have different questions and answers about doubts about the application of Royal Decree 875/2014, of October 10, which regulates nautical qualifications for the government of recreational boats.
2. Downloads
2A. Course theory in pdf format
You have the theory of the course in pdf format to download and print.
2B. Gibraltar Strait Chart
You have the chart of the Strait of Gibraltar in jpg format, to download and print.
2 C. Navigation Exams
You have the navigation exams from 2015 to 2024, grouped by autonomous communities in pdf format to download and print.
You have the exams from Andalusia, Asturias, the Balearic Islands, the Canary Islands, Catalonia, Galicia, Madrid, Murcia, the Basque Country and the Valencia Community.
2D. Generic exams
You have the generic module exams from 2015 to 2024, grouped by autonomous communities in pdf format to download and print.
You have the exams from Andalusia, Asturias, the Balearic Islands, the Canary Islands, Catalonia, Galicia, Madrid, Murcia, the Basque Country and the Valencia Community.
2E. Tide Yearbook
You have the "Tide Yearbooks" in pdf format to download and print.
3. Exams
3A. Generic module
In “Exams” in “Generic Module” you have to choose a 20-question questionnaire test so that you can practice the “Safety at sea” and “Meteorology” part of the official exams given in the different autonomous communities.
You will be able to choose from an autonomous community, in a year and in a specified month.
You can also choose to ask all the questions from the Safety at Sea module or the Meteorology module from a specific year.
When you finish, you will be able to see the correct answers you have made.
3B. Navigation module
In “Exams” in “Navigation Module” you have to choose Test with 20-question questionnaires so that you can practice the “Navigation Theory” or “Charter Navigation” part of the official exams given in the different autonomous communities.
You will be able to choose from an autonomous community, in a year and in a specified month.
You can also choose to ask all the questions in the Navigation Theory module for a specific year.
When you finish, you will be able to see the correct answers you have made.
4. Generic Module
Unit 1. Safety at sea
1.1. Transverse Stability
Transverse Stability Video
Compilation of exam questions 1.1. Transverse Stability I
Detailed resolution
1.2. Safety equipment
Compilation of exam questions 1.2. Safety equipment I
Detailed resolution
1.3. Abandonment of the vessel
1.4. Maritime Rescue
Compilation of exam questions Unit 1. Safety at sea I
Detailed resolution
Compilation of exam questions Unit 1. Safety at sea II
Detailed resolution
Unit 2. Meteorology
2.1. Isobars
Compilation of exam questions 2.1. Isobars I
Answers
Video: Isobars
2.2. Fronts, Storms and Anticyclones
Compilation of exam questions 2.2. Fronts, storms and anticyclones I
Answers
Video: Fronts, storms and anticyclones
23. Wind
Compilation of exam questions 2.3. Winds I
Answers
Video: Euler, Coriolis, geostrophic, cyclostrophic and antitryptic wind
Video: Winds of the Mediterranean and the eastern Atlantic
2.4. Humidity
Compilation of exam questions 2.4. Humidity I
Answers
Video: Humidity
2.5. Clouds
Compilation of exam questions 2.5. Clouds I
Answers
2.6. Mists
Compilation of exam questions 2.6. Mists I
Answers
2.7. Waves
Compilation of exam questions 2.7. Waves I
Resolution
2.8. Ocean currents
5. Navigation Module
Unit 3. Navigation theory
3.1. Terrestrial Sphere
Video: The celestial sphere - Equator, meridians and parallels
Compilation of Terrestrial Sphere I exam questions
Resolution
3.2. Total correction
3.3 Directions
Video: The directions
Video: Convert quadrantal and circular headings
3.4. Nautical publications
3.5. Timing
Video about measuring time
3.6. Radar
Video Radar
Radar questions for reso
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