RYA Coastal Skipper / Yachtmaster shorebased theory course 

 

Advanced training for more experienced skippers building on the Day Skipper course. This course equips you to navigate safely on coastal and offshore passages.

 

 

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Course content

  • 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 regulations for cruising abroad

The course is taught over 7 days in English. You may choose a series of weekends or an intensive week-long course.

 

Ability after the course

This course will stretch your knowledge on navigation, allowing you to make sound decisions on navigational passage planning, position finding and regulation, both during daytime and during the night. This course is highly recommended for all who aim at achieving a Yachtmaster practical examination and the Yachtmaster Certificate of Competence.

 

What's included

  • RYA Yachtmaster shorebased notes theory handbook
  • RYA training charts 3 and 4
  • Examination
  • RYA Yachtmaster shorebased Certificate 
  • Sandwich lunch and coffee/tea 
  • Free parking at our premises 

 

  

 

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Details of this course

Duration: 7 consecutive days or 3 extended weekends

 

Location: 

  • Kortgene, the Netherlands
  • Brussels area, Belgium

 

Previous experience:  Practical sailing or motorboat experience

 

Assumed knowledge: Knowledge of navigation to the level of Day Skipper, Yachtman or TKN

 

Number of students: 6

 

Cost: 995 Euro

 

 

 

 

Supporting books

We recommend the RYA Sea Survival handbook, the RYA Weather handbook and the RYA Navigation handbook. Another useful RYA publication is the Navigation exercises book.

 

Supporting courses

We recommend the RYA Diesel Engine and RYA Radar and practical C-MASTERS courses, in particular Passage Planning and Navigation @ Night.

 

 

Register for this course

 

Course dates at our training centre in Zeeland: 

  • Course divided over 3 weekend sessions
    • 16 and 17 February
    • 2 and 3 March
    • 15 to 17 March
  • Please enquire for alternative availablity dates for 2024.

 

Course dates at our training centre in the Brussels city area: 

  • Course divided over 3 weekend sessions - FULLY BOOKED
    • 12 to 14 January
    • 23 and 24 February
    • 22 and 23 March
  • Please enquire for alternative availablity dates.

 


    

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Great communication when booking the course at C-MASTERS. Liked the classroom and small group of students, it was almost like a private training. It was definitely fun. I'm very very happy, now let's go sailing !

   

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Overview of all our shorebased courses

 

 

RYA Yachtmaster / Coastal Skipper theory

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Advanced shorebased course for skippers of sailing and motor vessels, preparing them for long (day and night) coastal and offshore passages, with lots of emphasis on passage planning, safety and navigation skills.

RYA Day Skipper theory classroom course

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Intermediate theory course for crew members and beginning skippers, which lays the foundation for safe navigation and seamanship. Recommended for all sailors on tidal and non-tidal waters.

RYA Yachtmaster Ocean theory course

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Worldwide weather systems, celestial navigation and preparation of ocean passages, for those eager to cross the ocean and for professional skippers.

 

RYA Diesel Engine course

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Learn the functionality of a diesel engine and how to maintain and repair it.

RYA Radar Operator course

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Shorebased course on the use of radar systems, teaching you how to properly set up the radar system, use it for navigation purposes and to avoid collisions.

 

RYA First Aid course

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This one-day course is designed to provide a working knowledge of first aid for skippers and crew of yachts and power boats.

RYA Short Range Certificate VHF course

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One day course including exam for obtaining your VHF GMDSS marine radio certificate

 

 

RYA Sea Survival course

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The RYA Sea Survival training course prepares you for worst case scenarios. Understand what to do in an emergency at sea including abandoning your yacht into a liferaft.

 

RYA Essential Navigation theory course

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Introduction to navigation and safety awareness for new or inexperienced skippers and crew, and those wanting to refresh their skills.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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