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 aswell 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 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.
Navathome, an RYA centre specialising in online courses
Please read the Terms & Conditions for this course click here
Course Fees & Booking
RYA Coastal Skipper/Yachtmaster offshore Online course
By booking your are agreeing to the Terms and Conditions
£295.00
incl. VAT, shipping costs apply
- Available
- Shipping Time: 3-5 days1
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 Navathome 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 Navathome via www.navathome.com. This training website and database is held and maintained on a secure server. Navathome 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.
Your payment information will be collected by Marine Education on behalf of Navathome. This information is collected by Marine Education and is not passed on to any other organisation. Payment information for the purpose of logging you into the Navathome admin will not be retained once the payment is made. Your name and email address will be entered on www.navathome.com in order to create your user account. Your postal address will be provided in order to send your student pack. You will have access to the site for six months in order to complete your online course. During this period, your personal information will be held on the website by Navathome and may be available to “name of agent” who may have access to the Navathome database. This period maybe extended should you wish to extend your course access.
On completion of your course, your name and email will be retained by Navathome for the purpose of recording details of the course and any certification you gain as a result of it. This information allows Navathome to record your certification. Your Instructor will not hold any information for the purposes of Navathome student support after this date. Please note that this agent may hold information to enable provision of other training not associated with the Navathome course.
Should you not complete the course in the given time frame, your name and email will be retained by Navathome for the purpose of recording details of the course. This information allows Navathome to retain a record of coursework you have completed.
If you would like your personal data removed from www.navathome.com prior to the end of your access period or at any time before you have completed your course, you can request it by email. Please contact info@navathome.com giving your name and email address and the course you would like to delete. Please note that if you request deletion of your account before you have completed your course, your access to the course and records of your progress will be lost.
If you would like details of your online course removing from the Navathome database when you have completed the course, please email your request to info@navathome.com giving your name and email address. Please note that removal of course details from the Navathome database, means that any certification gained as a result of this course will not be verifiable by Navathome, nor would Navathome be able to help with a replacement certificate.
Full details of how Navathome will deal with your personal information is given in the Navathome terms and conditions.
How Does It All Work?
You will recieve a confirmation email from us, and a email from Navathome with your login details.
Your course pack which will include the course book 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 Navathome instructor.
On successful completion, you will recieve your certificate in the post.
Computer Requirements & Technical Support
Compatible with:
PC, Mac and Linux and mobile devices including iPad and iPhone.
Please be aware this is an entirely ONLINE course so you must be connected to the internet/wifi in order to complete it.
Mac OS X 10.6 or later
Windows XP or later
Commercial Endorsements & Yachtmaster Exam Invigilation:
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 Yachtmaste 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.
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