RYA Yachtmaster Theory – Classroom Course

The RYA Yachtmaster Theory course is an advanced shorebased programme designed for experienced sailors and aspiring skippers looking to progress to Yachtmaster Coastal or Offshore certification. This intensive course builds on Day Skipper knowledge, covering high-level navigation, offshore passage planning, advanced seamanship, and decision-making in challenging conditions.

Ideal for those seeking a professional career in yachting or serious cruising sailors aiming to command vessels with confidence, the course explores complex tidal calculations, meteorology, collision regulations, and effective watch-keeping.

What You’ll Learn:

✅ Advanced chartwork and secondary port tidal calculations

✅ Passage planning for coastal and offshore routes

✅ IRPCS (Collision Regulations) in depth

✅ Weather systems, forecasts & heavy weather strategies

✅ Offshore safety, stability & emergency planning

✅ Skippering techniques and command responsibilities

Course Duration: 6 Days (or modular evenings/weekends)
Pre-requisites: Strong Day Skipper Theory knowledge recommended

On successful completion, candidates will be prepared for the practical Yachtmaster Coastal/Offshore exams and equipped with the expertise required to navigate confidently on extended passages.

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