RYA / MCA Coastal Skipper / Yachtmaster Offshore Online Theory
The RYA Coastal Skipper/Yachtmaster Offshore theory course covers the theoretical knowledge required for the RYA Coastal Skipper practical course and the RYA/MCA Yachtmaster Coastal and Offshore Examinations.
The course works on your Day Skipper Theory knowledge moving you onto more complex coastal and offshore passages by day and by night.
Course must be completed within 12 months.
Advantage of studying online
- Complete the course at times that are convenient to you
- Progress at your own rate with regular tests
- Anywhere in the world
- Dedicated instructor support 365 days a year
- Multi device and platform compatible
Syllabus
Course Overview
- Charts and Other Publications
- Definition of Position, Time, Speed and Distance
- The compass (including allowance for deviation)
- Tidal Theory
- Tidal Heights (including secondary ports)
- Tidal Streams (including interpolation of rates)
- Estimated Position
- Course to Steer
- Visual Aids to Navigation
- Electronic Aids to Navigation
- Pilotage
- Passage Planning
- Meteorolgy
- IRPC
- Safety and Protection of the Environment
Duration
- The course is 40 hours plus exam time
The exam is divided into 3 parts: Chartwork paper – 2 hours; IRPCS paper – 1.5 hours & Passage Making – 3.5 hours.
The exam if taken online will be classed as being not invigilated. If you require this as part of a commercial endorsement it will need to be invigilated, we can arrange for this to be done just prior to your course with us.
Previous Knowledge
Included
- Student pack: RYA Coastal Skipper/Yachtmaster Offshore Handbook, RYA Training Chart 3 and 4 and the Training almanac
- Online tutor
- RYA Certification on successful completion of the course.
Not Included
- Delivery: UK delivery is free. European delivery is £20 and outside of Europe delivery is £40
- Course Plotter and Chart Dividers, these will be needed to complete the course and can be purchased when you place your order.
Price
- £325
Recommended supplementary reading
- RYA Yachtmaster Handbook (G70 or E-G70)
- RYA Navigation Handbook (G6 or E-G6)
- RYA Weather Handbook (G133 or E-G133)
- RYA International Rules for Preventing Collisions (G2 or E-G2)
- RYA Stability & Buoyancy (G23 or E-G23)
You can purchase the above as either books or Ebooks on the RYA Website
Enrolling
Enrolling in our courses is a simple and straightforward process. First, select the course you're interested in and fill out the form provided along with the payment.
After this, you will receive a username and password, and a dedicated online tutor from our trusted supplier, Skippers Online. Additionally, your course pack will be shipped to you as part of the enrollment fee.
With these steps completed, you'll be ready to start your learning journey with us.