This is an advanced navigation course for more experienced skippers who has the ambition to sail on a professional level. The RYA/MCA Coastal/ Yachtmaster shorebased certificate is also your entry ticket to work professionally on yachts up to 24m.
With this RYA Coastal / Yachtmaster theory course you will have necessary knowledge to do the practical Coastal skipper course and/or the pass the Yachtmaster offshore practical exam . The RYA/MCA Coastal skipper / Yachtmaster skipper shore based certificate is valid for motor and sail yachts.
It's important for the prospective students to understand that the training is provided by Skippers Online!
| Intended for | For anyone who wants to skipper a sail or motor yacht on a professional level. |
| Recommended pre-course experience |
RYA Dayskipper practical sail or similar experience
RYA Dayskipper practical motor or similar skills experience |
| Assumed knowledge | RYA Dayskipper shorebased certificate or similar knowledge |
| Minimum age | 18 years |
| Course content |
Lights & day shape from ships
Safety equipment & emergency situations Weather forecast and meteorology Advanced reading and understanding navigational charts Plotting a course including the tidal currants Calculating tidal heights including secondary ports International regulations for prevention of collision at sea Use of electronic navigation Basics about stability Preparing a longer distance passage plan Day & night pilotage plan |
| Certification | RYA /MCA coastal / Yachtmaster shorebased certificate |
| Price | 315 GBP per person |
| Ability after the course | Having the theoretical knowledge to skipper safely a sail or motor yacht during the day & night up to 150 Nm from save haven. |
| Next course? |
RYA Coastal skipper motor yacht practical course
RYA Coastal skipper sail yacht practical course RYA first aid RYA radar course |
| Booking information | For any questions contact us on vedran.mandura@ncp-charter.com |
Try before you buy. Click on the below link for an online trial lesson:
https://NCP.skippersonline.net/DemonstrationLessons/CSPilotage/index.html
Included in the Day Skipper Online course price:
6 months access
Instructor Support 365 days a year
Student Pack (2 charts, training almanac & course handbook)
RYA chart-plotter software
13 fully-narrated lessons including embedded quizzes with instant feedback
13 self-assessment exercises with fully worked answers
Radar Training
Mock Exams with automatic feedback
2 Final Online Exams with detailed instructor feedback and unlimited attempts. You can arrange your own invigilator.
Unlimited free exam resits
RYA Day Skipper Theory Course Completion Certificate to support your practical course or a professional qualification
Download lessons to run offline on iPads, iPhones and Android Devices
2 Years further access to training materials once you’ve completed the course
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