Yachtmaster Offshore/ Coastal Sail Theory Course

This is an advanced class for those who have completed the RYA Day Skipper Course and who wish to continue towards Yachtmaster certification. The Offshore Courses are shore-based classes taught in the classroom with experienced instructors. It is intended to enhance the skills of an experienced skipper who is ready to advance to more difficult passages such as offshore or at night.

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Programma

Schedule: Mon-Fri, 8:30am-5pm
Course Duration: 40hrs

What we will cover during this course:
- Positions fixing
- Course shaping and plotting
- Tidal knowledge
- Use of almanacs and admiralty publications
- Electronic position fixing equipment
- Taking and interpreting forecasts
- Plotting weather systems
- Weather predictions by using a barometer and by observation
- Collision Regulations
- Customs and excise regulations for cruising abroad.

The Yachtmaster theory course is intensive and builds upon existing knowledge, so please arrive well prepared. There are many resources available as books and online to help with pre-course preparation and study.

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Altre informazioni

Prerequisites – Yachtmaster Offshore
- 50 days, 5 as skipper, totaling 2,500 miles
- 5 passages over 60 miles, including 2 overnight and 2
as skipper
- First Aid/CPR certification
- VHF/SRC
- Copy of application
- Two Passport sized photos

Prerequisites – Yachtmaster Coastal
- 30 days, 2 days as skipper, totaling 800 miles
- 12 night hours (if you hold the Coastal Skipper course
certificate this is reduced to 20 days, 2 days as skipper,
400 miles, 12 night hours)
- Half the qualifying sea time must be conducted in tidal waters
- First Aid/ CPR certification
- VHF/ SRC
- Copy of Application
- Two Passport sized photos

This course requires a minimum of 3 students.

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Da 1.638 € /persona

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