Yachtmaster Theory (Part 1)
RYA Yachtmaster Theory Course (Shorebased)
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This particular course is being run over two blocks – we are flexible on options.
The RYA Yachtmaster Theory Shorebased Course is a theory course for more advanced boaters, it gives you the knowledge to skipper a boat across the channel.
The course is suitable for powerboaters and sailors, for those looking to undertake journeys further afield, or achieve further practical qualifications. We are running this course over two blocks to allow time to digest information. Students often learn best when they have had time to reflect and practice before progressing onto new topics. We will supply teas, coffee and biscuits to help the concentration and we have a wonderful view from our waterside classroom. This enables us to look outside for real life examples of the topics we discuss. You should anticipate work to complete in an evening and between the blocks as well as the teaching time.
Course Topics for the RYA Yachtmaster Theory Course:
Chartwork and position plotting techniques
Plotting courses to steer, taking into account the influences of wind and tide
Electronic navigation and current technologies in instrumentation.
International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea
Tidal heights and streams, how they affect us and how to predict them.
Pilotage and visual navigation around harbours and coastal areas
Pre-requisites:
Students should have prior knowledge to ‘Day Skipper’ level.
You should have experience of being on a boat in coastal waters.
If the published scheduled dates aren’t suitable for you please let us know. We can also run bespoke courses on dates to suit you or your group.
If time is short we do offer this course as an online option too: Online Theory Courses
