RYA Coastal Skipper / Yachtmaster™ Theory
The Yachtmaster™ Theory course provides you with knowledge and confidence to explore tranquil anchorages and foreign destinations, or use your qualification as another stepping stone towards a career on the water. Completing this theory course using Urban Truant's easy-to-use educational online portal enables you to go on and do a Coastal or Yachtmaster™ practical exam.
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What's Included
Your course will include the following.
- Quality Portland plotter and dividers so you can do your chartwork
- RYA Training charts 3 & 4 and RYA Training Almanac
- RYA Yachtmaster™ Shorebased Notes
- RYA Coastal / Yachtmaster™ Electronic Resources Booklet
- RYA Coastal / Yachtmaster™ Electronic Weather Resources Booklet
- Unlimited access to Urban Truant's friendly RYA Yachtmaster™ Instructors and RYA Yachtmaster™ Examiners (via in-built messaging system, email, phone, Teams and Zoom)
- All charts, books and equipment are sent by courier on a next day service in your free Sailing Course Online bag!
- 12 months course access, with the ability to extend if required.
- Access to the online course after passing your exams, great for revision or as an aide memoire
- All exams are included in the course fee, along with unlimited re-takes
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Course Syllabus
RYA Coastal Skipper/Yachtmaster™ theory is an advanced course that builds on the knowledge gained at the theory RYA Day Skipper level. It is aimed at sailors and motor boaters who are looking to undertake more complex passages perhaps offshore or at night. It will take your theory knowledge to the standard required for the Yachtmaster™ Coastal and Yachtmaster™ Offshore practical course.
Pre-Course Experience+
Knowledge to Day Skipper Shorebased standard. Practical sailing experience is desirable, as this provides invaluable context to the subjects you’re learning.
Assumed Knowledge+
A basic knowledge of navigation, tides, meteorology and safety theory.
Student Instructor Ratio+
You will be assigned a dedicated RYA Yachtmaster Instructor to answer your questions.
Duration+
40hrs online study
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
- Safety equipment and procedure
Ability after Course+
The background knowledge needed to skipper a yacht on coastal passages by day and night. The holder of this certificate can go on to work towards their Coastal Skipper practical course or Yachtmaster™ qualification's
The ExamThere are four exams for the RYA Coastal / Yachtmaster™ Skipper:
IRPCS Assessment assesses candidates on their theoretical knowledge and understanding of the International Rules for the Prevention of Collisions at Sea.
Chartwork Assessment evaluates a candidate's proficiency in practical navigation skills and the ability to apply chartwork techniques. This may cover topics such as Plotting Courses, Position Fixing, Tidal Calculations and Pilotage and Passage Planning.
Passage Making - Section A
Passage Making - Section B
Prior to starting the exams candidates will need to undertake the Passage Making Pre-Assessment Appraisal. This is NOT a timed examination and allows the candidate to pre-prepare all the information required to undertake the two Passage Making Exams. These two exams will cover the complete syllabus.
All exams are undertaken remotely are closed booked. You will need to refer to your RYA Almanac and Charts 3 & 4. Once started exams are timed by the system and must be completed once started. Individual exams do not need to completed on the same day.
There are four exams for the RYA Coastal / Yachtmaster™ Skipper:
IRPCS Assessment assesses candidates on their theoretical knowledge and understanding of the International Rules for the Prevention of Collisions at Sea.
Chartwork Assessment evaluates a candidate's proficiency in practical navigation skills and the ability to apply chartwork techniques. This may cover topics such as Plotting Courses, Position Fixing, Tidal Calculations and Pilotage and Passage Planning.
Passage Making - Section A
Passage Making - Section B
Prior to starting the exams candidates will need to undertake the Passage Making Pre-Assessment Appraisal. This is NOT a timed examination and allows the candidate to pre-prepare all the information required to undertake the two Passage Making Exams. These two exams will cover the complete syllabus.
All exams are undertaken remotely are closed booked. You will need to refer to your RYA Almanac and Charts 3 & 4. Once started exams are timed by the system and must be completed once started. Individual exams do not need to completed on the same day.
IRPCS Assessment assesses candidates on their theoretical knowledge and understanding of the International Rules for the Prevention of Collisions at Sea.
Chartwork Assessment evaluates a candidate's proficiency in practical navigation skills and the ability to apply chartwork techniques. This may cover topics such as Plotting Courses, Position Fixing, Tidal Calculations and Pilotage and Passage Planning.
Passage Making - Section A
Passage Making - Section B
Prior to starting the exams candidates will need to undertake the Passage Making Pre-Assessment Appraisal. This is NOT a timed examination and allows the candidate to pre-prepare all the information required to undertake the two Passage Making Exams. These two exams will cover the complete syllabus.
All exams are undertaken remotely are closed booked. You will need to refer to your RYA Almanac and Charts 3 & 4. Once started exams are timed by the system and must be completed once started. Individual exams do not need to completed on the same day.
Ready to Get Started?
Buy your course today and you will get immediate access to the online course content. Your Urban Truant bag containing everything else you need to do the course will be sent by courier on a next day service (UK). We also offer free worldwide delivery normally on a 2-3 day service.
£260