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21/02/2011, RYA YM Coastal / YM Offshore Theory

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Description

Course Outline

This is an advanced course in navigation and meteorology for candidates for the Coastal Skipper and Yachtmaster 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.    

Content & Objectives

To cover the following:

  • Marking position
  • The magnetic compass
  • Tides
  • Tidal streams
  • Buoyage
  • Lights and their characteristics
  • Pilotage
  • Electronic aids to navigation
  • The ship's log
  • Meteorology
  • Rules of the road
  • Safety at sea
  • Fog! and sailing safety
  • Passage planning
  • The marine environment

Learning Mode

The course is taught at the Red Ensign training facility in Cowes. Currently the course is run over 5 days.    

Entry Requirements

The assumed level of knowledge before starting this course is the Day Skipper Shorebased course. Some experience cruising as a crew member would be of benefit.   

Costs

This package is run as a week's course. The price for the course is from  £474 Inc of VAT.

We can provide a list of local accommodation with prices to suit most budgets

 



Price: £474.00


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