Coastal Skipper/Yacht Master Theory is taught over 24 weeks in the evenings.

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Advanced training for more experienced skippers building on the Day Skipper course.

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Course topics include:-

• 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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This course will take your theory knowledge to the standard required for the Coastal Skipper and Yachtmaster Offshore practical exams, concentrating on advanced navigation and meteorology skills.

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As with Day Skipper shorebased course the equipment used during the course will give a realistic taste of modern electronic navigation found on most boats today.

 

The course is over 24 weeks with two exam papers.

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For further information contact us at courses@twickenhamyc.org