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RYA/MCA Coastal Skipper & Yachtmaster Offshore Shorebased (Theory)

This is an advanced course in navigation and meteorology for candidates for the Yachtmaster Coastal or Offshore Certificate. The syllabus makes some provision for the revision of subjects in the Day Skipper Course.
  • Pre-requisites: Listed on the left
  • Minimum age: 17 Years
  • Where: Langebaan
  • Duration: 7 Days
  • Ratio: 10:1

This course is aimed at the more experienced sailor

NB!! PLEASE READ CAREFULLY

This is an advanced course in navigation and meteorology for candidates wanting to obtain the RYA Coastal Skipper and Yachtmaster Offshore Shorebased Certification.

The syllabus makes some provision for the revision of subjects in the Day Skipper Course, but those who have not acquired the knowledge set out in the Day Skipper Course are unlikely to be able to assimilate all the subjects covered in this advanced course in the time available.

The assumed level of knowledge before starting this course is the Day Skipper Shorebased Course.

We highly recommend that you do some pre-reading

  • RYA International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (eBook)** from RYA website.
  • Students are required to have full knowledge of the regulations before completion of the shorebased course for Coastal Skipper and Yachtmaster Offshore. There is, however, insufficient time available in the course to teach the subject fully.

The RYA book of International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (G2) or A Seaman’s Guide to the Rules of the Road are useful books for study of the regulations.

This course is aimed at the more experienced sailor

NB!! PLEASE READ CAREFULLY

This is an advanced course in navigation and meteorology for candidates wanting to obtain the RYA Coastal Skipper and Yachtmaster Offshore Shorebased Certification.

The syllabus makes some provision for the revision of subjects in the Day Skipper Course, but those who have not acquired the knowledge set out in the Day Skipper Course are unlikely to be able to assimilate all the subjects covered in this advanced course in the time available.

The assumed level of knowledge before starting this course is the Day Skipper Shorebased Course.

We highly recommend that you do some pre-reading

  • RYA International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (eBook)** from RYA website.
  • Students are required to have full knowledge of the regulations before completion of the shorebased course for Coastal Skipper and Yachtmaster Offshore. There is, however, insufficient time available in the course to teach the subject fully.

The RYA book of International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (G2) or A Seaman’s Guide to the Rules of the Road are useful books for study of the regulations.

RYA Coastal Skipper & Yachtmaster Offshore Theory

This is an advanced course in navigation and meteorology for candidates for the Yachtmaster Coastal or Offshore Certificate. The syllabus makes some provision for the revision of subjects in the Day Skipper Course but those who have not acquired the knowledge set out in the Day Skipper Course are unlikely to be able to assimilate all the subjects covered in this advanced course in the time available.

  • Position
  • The magnetic compass
  • Tides
  • Tidal Streams
  • Buoy age
  • Lights
  • Pilotage
  • GPS and chart plotter
  • Echo sounders
  • Logs
  • Deck Log
  • Meteorology
  • Rules of the road
  • Safety at sea
  • Navigation in restricted visibility
  • Passage Planning
  • Marine Environment

**RYA/MCA Coastal Skipper & Yachtmaster Offshore Shore Based Certificate issued upon successful completion**
(excludes accommodation and food)

Included

  • Theory snack
  • Personal Logbook
  • Atlantic Yachting Cap
  • Navigational Equipment – on loan (option to buy own equipment from the office)
  • Charts + All course material – which is yours to keep after the course
  • Tea, Coffee and Sugar at the office

Excluded

  • Accommodation – you can choose to use Atlantic Crew House @ R200.00/n (please bring a sleeping bag).
  • Food – please bring money for food and beverages

What you need to bring with you

  • Laptop / tablet + charger + plugs
  • Stationery: 2 x 2B pencils, eraser, examination pad/notebook
  • Suitable comfortable clothing
  • Towels and toiletries
  • Warm socks and a beanie

Optional Extra’s for those aiming to work in the International Super Yachting Industry

COURSE
DAYS
RYA / SAMSA SRC (VHF)1½ days
STCW 201011 days
RYA Ocean Theory5 days
ENG 11 day
RYA PB II2 days
RYA PWC (jet-ski)1 day
RYA PWC Instructor course3 days
RYA PB II Instructor course4 days
RYA Diesel Engine1 day
AEC (Approved Engine Course)5 days
RYA Radar1 day
Food Safety Course1 day
Steward/ess5 days

** Optional extra courses are booked on request**

  • Pre-requisites: Listed on the left
  • Minimum age: 17 Years
  • Where: Langebaan
  • Duration: 7 Days
  • Ratio: 10:1

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