RYA Yachtmaster Coastal Skipper         Next course starts 01 February 2022

​An RYA Yachtmaster™ Certificate of Competence is often the ultimate aim of aspiring skippers. It is a well known, highly respected qualification worldwide, proving your experience and competence as a skipper. ​

RYA Yachtmaster™ Coastal Skipper Theory

A$1,290.00 A$864.00
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​$1,290 per person or
$864 each for couples or crews, or
​$595 for our no tuition online course
  • An RYA YachtmasterTM Coastal Skipper is a world recognised, highly respected qualification,
  • It is endorsed by both AMSA (in Australia) and the MCA (in the United Kingdom) for commercial use,
  • Should a candidate wish to use her or his RYA Yachtmaster™ qualification as a commercial ticket, this qualification is only possible after “face-to-face” classroom tuition.
  • A commercial qualification is not possible with online tuition. You must have 40 hours in the classroom if you are seeking RYA Yachtmaster™ commercial qualifications. 
  • This theory course equips you to navigate safely on coastal and offshore passages. 
  • This course will take your theory knowledge to the highest world standard required for the YachtmasterTM Coastal and YachtmasterTM Offshore practical exams, concentrating on advanced navigation and meteorology skills, and a detailed understanding of the IRPCS.
  • Students in the southern hemisphere have a southern hemisphere version of our training materials, ensuring that your theory course is relevant to you. 
  • Yachting Directions RYA Yachtmaster Theory course is 40 hrs minimum,
  • 1.5hrs per day (6hrs/wk) x 6 weeks live, online using Zoom. Plus one weekend day face to face.
  • Complete your theory course with your assessment on a Saturday or a Sunday 09.00am to 5.30pm, 
  • The Theory Course size is a minimum of 4 and a maximum of 12. 
  • Pre-requisites: RYA Day Skipper or Coxswain.
  • This theory course is a pre-requisite for your RYA YachtmasterTM Coastal Skipper Practical Course. 
  • The Syllabus:
    • Chartwork: Chart information and symbols, position fixing, course shaping and plotting, Zones of Confidence, Use of traditional instruments, Rising and Dipping Distances,
    • Pilotage, use of soundings, lights and nav aids as “signposts”
    • Passage Planning and preparation, 
    • Use of almanacs and admiralty publications,
    • Electronic aids to navigation, including Radar, AIS and GPS intensive, 
    • Tides and tidal anomalies, Streams and Currents, Tidal Curves and Secondary Port Calculations, Computation of Rates, 
    • Navigation in Restricted Visibility, 
    • Customs Regulations, Flag etiquette,
    • Magnetic Compass and Gyro Compass,  
    • Meteorology, taking and interpreting forecasts, plotting weather systems,
    • Weather predictions using a barometer and by observations
    • IRPCS, 
    • Customs and excise regulations for cruising abroad
    • Electric propulsion/Advanced battery managementsSystems, 
    • Safety at Sea, 
    • Maintenance, 
    • Stability, 
  • Yacht ownership.

RYA Yachtmaster™ Coastal Skipper Practical

A$1,995.00
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  • This teaches skippering techniques for yachtsmen and women with considerable knowledge of sailing and navigation, wanting to undertake coastal passages by day and night.
  • Like the Day Skipper course, this course consists of skippered passages in a variety of situations, with an increase in the degree of complexity and ability.
  • Each trainee will skipper more challenging passages and learn more about passage planning, pilotage by day & night, boat handling, safety & emergency situations. 
  • It is a satisfying but intensive course.
  • You are expected to complete the Coastal Skipper/Yachtmaster™ Offshore shorebased course beforehand as there is insufficient time to teach you theory during the practical course.
  • Coastal Skippers should be able to undertake more difficult passages by day and night and handle the yacht in more demanding conditions. 
  • Course content includes: Passage planning, Preparation for sea, Pilotage, Passage making and ability as skipper, Yacht handling under power, Yacht handling under sail, Adverse weather conditions, Emergency situations. 
  • By the end of the course you should have the knowledge, if not the experience, to become a Yachtmaster™
  • ​Training available on:
    • Your own yacht 
    • Our awesomely appointed Sydney 36 
    • Our 43 foot luxury catamaran 
  • See dates under 'Dates & Buy Now' tab. 
  • Pre-requisite: RYA Day Skipper, RYA Yachmaster™ Coastal Skipper Theory course
  • Course taught over 5 x 1 days (50 hours)

RYA Yachtmaster™ OFFSHORE Exam Prep (Practical)

A$1,760.00
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  • An RYA Yachtmaster™ Certificate of Competence is often the ultimate aim of aspiring skippers.
  • It is a well known, highly respected qualification worldwide, proving your experience and competence as a skipper.
  • Unlike other courses in the cruising programme, there is no formal training to complete in order to become a Yachtmaster™.
  • Instead, provided that you have sufficient experience and seatime, you can put yourself forward for an exam to test your skills and knowledge.
  • Many Yachtmaster™ candidates choose to book themselves into an RYA training centre for some tailor-made tuition to prepare them for the exam, but this is not compulsory.
  • Yachtmaster exams can not be conducted by the Training Centre you attended or by the instructor you used. Talk to us about organising your assessment. Please allow a minimum of 10 working days for an examiner to be allocated to you.
  • Book an Advanced Powerboat, Yachtmaster™ Coastal or Yachtmaster™ Offshore exam.​​