Coastal Skipper/
Yachtmaster Shore-based
Course

Options:

5 Day Intensive Course
(Mon-Fri 0900-1700)

3 Weekends Course
(Sat & Sun 0900 - 1700)

Winter Night School

Distance learning
Or CD/ROM

Previous Knowledge or Experience: You should have at least Competent Crew level practical knowledge and experience and knowledge of tidal navigation. If you have no prior knowledge we recommend that you consult an instructor before enrolling.

This is an advanced classroom course in navigation and meteorology aimed primarily at candidates for Coastal Skipper or Yachtmaster examinations. It includes revision of some aspects of the day skipper shore-based course syllabus but is wider in scope and treats the subject matter in much more depth. It provides all the theoretical knowledge needed to skipper and navigate a yacht safely in tidal waters, inshore or offshore, by day or night. The course concludes with an assessed examination paper. The minimum classroom time is 40 hours and there is an additional 14 hours 'homework'.

Achievement: You should have the theoretical knowledge required for the Coastal Skipper or Yachtmaster offshore examinations.

Next steps: Coastal Skipper Practical Course.