RYA Coastal Skipper/Yachtmaster Offshore Online Course
Course Aim
This course follows on from the Day Skipper course and builds on many of the subjects covered on that course but in much more depth, whilst also introducing many other new and equally important subjects. This course is aimed at those wishing to go onto complete the Coastal Skipper and Yachtmaster practical courses and exams as well as the recreational boaters wishing to widen their knowledge base. By the end of the course you should be equipped with the knowledge to navigate a sailing yacht or powered craft in unfamiliar coastal and offshore waters during the day and night.
What's Involved?
This is an eLearning course, but an RYA instructor is on hand to provide as much support as you require, this is done predominately by email, but Skype/Zoom chats can be organised at pre-arranged times.
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
Course Duration
Recommended Reading
Delivered By
Approximately 5 days
What Now?
Pay online, we create and send you all the login details and post your course pack.
Sailing Courses Online, an RYA Training Centre specialising in online courses.
Course Fees & Booking
RYA Coastal Skipper/Yachtmaster offshore Online course
£299.00
including tax
- Available
Additional Information
- The course fee is for a 6 month access period to the course, should you need to extend this period for a further period an admin fee will apply.
What's included?
- Online e-Learning course
- Training charts
- Course handbook & exercises
- RYA Training Almanac
- Assessment papers
- Electronic chart plotter CD
- Support from a RYA instructor
Use Of Your Personal Data (GDPR Compliance)
To enable access to your online course we need to share some of your personal data with 'Sailing Courses Online'. This training website and database is held and maintained on a secure server. Sailing Courses Online is an RYA training centre which specialises in online navigation training and will not use your personal information for any reason other than enabling your course.
How Does It All Work?
Once you've received a confirmation email from us, you can login with the username & password that is emailed to you.
Your course pack will be posted to you but you don't need to wait for this to start your course.
Carry out the online training course at your own pace. (Maximum 6 months
If you have any questions at any stage during your course, simply email your instructor.
At the end you need to sit tests. If you need this qualification commercially please talk to us as you may need to be invigilated. On successful completion, you will receive your certificate in the post.
You do not necessarily need your Yachtmaster Theory online course assessment invigilated.. have a read through the below as this may answer the question as to whether you do or not..
What is assessment invigilation and who can conduct it?
In some cases, it is necessary to arrange for an RYA Instructor to be present throughout the assessment to verify that you haven't received any outside assistance. This may be an RYA Instructor of any level.
When is invigilation required, do I really need it?
In most cases, invigilation of the final theory assessment is not necessary and is completely optional. We have summarised this for you below:
Invigilation is not required:
- If you are going to be using the qualification for leisure purposes (flotilla, charter, own boat cruising etc).
- If you wish to qualify as a RYA Cruising Instructor or an RYA Yachtmaster Instructor.
- For Skippering vessels below 200GT
- If you are wishing to add a Commercial Endorsement to a RYA Yachtmaster Coastal or an RYA Yachtmaster Offshore Certificate of Competence.
Invigilation will be required:
- If you wish to enter MCA large yacht qualifications such as Officer of the Watch or Master 3000 all of your theory assessments must be invigilated
- If you intend to Skipper vessels of over 200GT
- If you intend to use your RYA Day Skipper Certificate or Competence for commercial purposes such as sea angling or commercial dive-boat operations within the UK you will require a professional endorsement to a Day Skipper Certificate of Competence. This will enable you to skipper a small commercial vessel. If your Day Skipper shorebased exam is invigilated by an RYA Instructor you will be able to operate up to 12 mile limit from the vessel's home port. If your theory exam has not been invigilated, operation will be authorised for a 3 mile limit from the vessel's home port.
How can invigilation be arranged?
You may choose to make your own arrangements independently, please note: the chosen RYA recognised Training Centre may wish to charge a fee to cover their instructor time. This will need to be agreed by your instructor to ensure the centre you wish to be invigilated is acceptable to do it at.
Commercial Endorsements & Yachtmaster Exam Invigilation:
Yachtmaster Online Course Time Extension Fee
If you have not managed to complete your course within 6 months, the extension fee can be paid here to add additional time.
£30.00
including tax
- Available
Computer Requirements & Technical Support
The course has been tested on the following operating systems:
- Windows 8, 7, Vista (32 & 64 bit), XP Service Pack 3
- Mac OS X, 2008 model or later with OS X 10.6 or greater,
- iPad and iPhone iOS 5.1 or higher
- Android
- It works on the latest versions of Safari/Chrome, Firefox and IE/Microsoft Edge.
Mac OS X 10.6 or later
Windows XP or later