This course provides advanced training for more experienced skippers building on the Day Skipper course. This course equips you to navigate safely on coastal and offshore passages.

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The course is delivered by Ardent Training, an RYA-recognised training centre specialising in online training.

 

Duration:

Approximately 40-50 hours.

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Price: €436 

plus courier costs for the delivery of the theory pack. This is free in the UK.

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Course content:

Position fixing, course shaping and plotting, tidal knowledge, use of almanacs and admiralty publications, electronic position finding equipment, taking and interpreting forecasts, plotting weather systems, weather predictions using a barometer and by observation, collision regulations, customs and excise regulations for cruising abroad

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Included in the price:

• Instant RYA instructor support; live chat, email, phone or video calls; 12 hours a day

• 27.5 hours of video content

• Knowledge base feature filled with extra learning resources

• Communities forum to engage with other like minded students and Instructors

• Access for 12 months

• Mock and final exams marked with personal feedback and tailored revision plan

• RYA Yachtmaster certificate

• FREE UK postage

• Professional quality student pack including in-course price:

  • 2 x Admiralty Training Charts

  • 2b mechanical chartwork pencil

  • Soft chartwork rubber

  • Ardent Training 'Handy hints' bookmark

  • RYA Yachtmaster Shorebased Notes book

  • RYA Exercises and Course Info booklet

  • RYA Training Almanac

  • Passage Planning, Tidal Hour Ladder & Secondary Port Proformas

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Method of assessment:

Online examination

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Certificates awarded:

RYA Coastal Skipper/Yachtmaster Offshore Shorebased certificate.

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Required pre-course experience:

Recommended minimum: 15 days at sea, 300 miles, 8 night hours and 2 days as skipper.