The theory syllabus for the Yachtmaster Coastal / Yachtmaster Offshore Theory Course is an ideal progression from the Day Skipper theory course. Once you have achieved the award of a Coastal Skipper or Yachtmaster theory certificate you can then proceed to undertake the Yachtmaster Coastal Practical course or the RYA / MCA Examinations after you have amassed sufficient sea time and practical experience.

The course includes some revision of the Day Skipper theory and then advances to a more in-depth understanding of pilotage, offshore and coastal navigation by day and night together with a greater depth of knowledge of collision regulations and meteorology. The Yachtmaster Coastal /Yachtmaster  Offshore syllabus does require all students to have already previously achieved the Day Skipper Theory Certificate or equivalent qualification or experience.

• Pre-course experience: Knowledge equivalent to the Day Skipper shorebased course
• Assumed Knowledge: Navigation to Day Skipper standard and some practical experience is recommended
• Course content: Navigation, meteorology, collision avoidance, safety and passage planning
• Ability after course: Understand the principles of navigating for coastal and offshore passages by day or by night
• Minimum duration: 70 hours 

Yachtmaster Coastal /Yachtmaster Offshore Theory- £235.00 per person