This is an intensive course covering advanced coastal navigation techniques including – position fixing, course shaping and plotting, tidal knowledge and use of charts and other navigational publications and the correct, safe use of the GPS.
The meteorology tuition includes the taking and interpretation of forecasts, plotting of weather systems and weather prediction using barometers and by observation. Students are shown how to use this information when planning and executing passage plans. Other subjects covered in detail include – safety, yacht construction and maintenance and the collision regulations.
At the end of the course students are examined on all subjects covered in the course and those who are successful are issued with a course completion certificate.
Knowledge to Day Skipper standard
40-60 Hours home study or 40 hours in classroom
RYA Coastal Skipper Theory certificate