Course Details
RYA Yachtmaster Theory 7 Day Southampton
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All designed to give you a reasonably priced course fee.
Course RYA Chart pack included in the course fee.
| Course Duration | Currently 7 Days |
| Days | Monday - Sunday |
| Times | 09.00 - 17.00 |
| Previous experience | Completion of RYA Day Skipper Theory (or skills and experience to the level of Day Skipper - if in doubt call to discuss) |
| Course equipment | As part of the course fee each candidate is provided with the RYA Coastal/Yachtmaster Offshore Shorebased Pack ( Charts, Question Papers, Shorebased Handbook, Work Sheets, and Chart Plotter CD) Navigational Instruments, ie Plotter, Single Handed Dividers can be loaned from us whilst in the classroom. |
| Assessment | There are 3 assessment papers |
| Certification | On a successful completion of the assessment papers the RYA Coastal Skipper / Yachtmaster Offshore Theory Certificate is issued |
| Refreshments | Tea, coffee and biscuits are provided |
| Lunch | Bring your own lunch. There is a sandwich shop/cafe located nearby and we have a microwave oven in our galley! |
| Parking | Is free |
Course Information
RYA Yachtmaster Theory Southampton.
Advanced training for more experienced skippers building on the Day Skipper theory course.
This course equips you to navigate safely on coastal and offshore passages.
This course will take your theory knowledge to the standard required for the Coastal
Skipper and Yachtmaster Offshore practical exams, concentrating on advanced navigation
and meteorology skills.
The RYA is continually updating its courses to take into account developments in technology and the electronic navigation aids now available on most cruising / power boats.
In conjunction with the UK Hydrographic Office the RYA have developed a chart plotter
specifically for use on training courses, giving you a realistic insight into electronic
navigation.
Use of this plotter is an integral part of the Coastal Skipper / Yachtmaster Offshore Theory shorebased course. You will need access to a PC to use the RYA Chart Plotter CD. We will provide PCs on the course.
Course Topics Include
Position.
Course to Steer.
Estimated Position.
The magnetic compass.
Tides.
Tidal Streams.
Buoyage.
Lights.
Pilotage.
GPS and chart plotters.
Echo sounders.
Deck log.
Meteorology.
Rules of the Road.
Safety at Sea.
Navigation in restricted visibility.
Passage planning.
Marine Environment.
Course Equipment included in the course fee
RYA Coastal Skipper / Yachtmaster Pack includes:- 2 Charts, Work Sheets / Questions, RYA Coastal Skipper / Yachtmaster Handbook, Chart Plotter CD (for PC), 3 Assessment papers.
Plotters and Dividers.
Plotters and Dividers can be loaned from us whilst in the classroom.
The 7 Day Course
Your Tutor will be in the classroom from 08.30 so that you can play catch up on subjects, complete any unfinished home work, or just review some areas of the course - or eat a snack!
The course will commence at 09.00, a mixture of tuition, interactive exercises, personal chartwork navigation, and completion of the RYA Coastal Skipper / Yachtmaster Theory Exercices covering all aspects of the RYA theory syllabus.
For lunch there is a sandwich shop/cafe located nearby and we have a microwave oven in our galley!
The class will conclude each day at 17.00 with a little homework designed to support the development of learning.
Other supportive courses, RYA VHF SRC Radio course. RYA First Aid course.
If you intend to work Commercially and have a Commercial Endorsement you will need to complete the online RYA Professional Practices and Responsibilities Course