Advanced training for more experienced skippers, this course equips you to navigate on coastal and offshore passages. This course will take your theory knowledge to the standard required for the Yachtmaster Coastal & Offshore practical exams, concentrating on advanced navigation and meteorology skills. RYA Theory courses are run through our parent company SeaRegs Training.

Book on a RYA Coastal/Yachtmaster Theory courses below. Future dates, evening classes, weekend courses and 1:1 are available, please contact the office for details. 

Price: £580 (£1650 1:1 tuition)
Previous Experience: Practical experience to Day Skipper level
Assumed Knowledge: Day Skipper Theory or equivalent
Duration: 6 Days (3 weekend or a series of evening classes)
Location: Turnchapel Wharf, Plymouth, Devon, UK

Course Content:

  • Position Fixing
  • Course Shaping & Plotting
  • Tidal Knowledge
  • Almanacs & Admiralty Publications
  • Interpreting Forecasts
  • Plotting Weather Systems
  • Collision Regulations

Costs include a Student Pack, use of training almanac & plotting instruments for the duration of the course (feel free to bring your own). Courses are non-residential so accommodation is required in one of the many hotels or guest houses near the Centre. We can provide a list of recommendations.

Coastal/Yachtmaster Theory can also be completed as an online course