RYA Yachtmaster Offshore / Coastal Theory (YMTH) - May 11-15 (Mon-Fri)

Monday, May 11, 2015 – Friday, May 15, 2015
Sailing Logic Classroom, Port Hamble Marina, Hamble, United Kingdom

RYA Yachtmaster Offshore / Coastal Theory (YMTH) - May 11-15 (Mon-Fri)

Monday, May 11, 2015 – Friday, May 15, 2015
Sailing Logic Classroom, Port Hamble Marina, Hamble, United Kingdom

What you need to know

Sailing Logic - RYA Yachtmaster Offshore/Coastal Theory


This 5-day theory course is an advanced navigation course for more experienced skippers. Building on the RYA Day Skipper Course it is highly recommended for anyone contemplating the RYA Coastal Skipper or RYA Yachtmaster Offshore practical exam.

The course syllabus focuses on advanced navigation including secondary ports, long-distance passage planning, navigation in restricted visibility, course shaping and pilotage. By the end of the course, you will have a better understanding of meteorology and how this may affect your passage as well as a detailed knowledge of the collision regulations and safety at sea.

GPS has become a primary tool for navigation so modern electronic aids are an important part of the syllabus.

Format:  Monday - Friday


Our RYA Coastal Skipper/ Yachtmaster Theory course is run in our dedicated classroom in Port Hamble as a 5-day course. this particular course is Monday - Friday.  You will meet in the Sailing Logic classroom at 9.30am on the first morning, with subsequent days running from 8.30am - 6pm, with plenty of breaks taken during the day.  You can also expect some homework on some evenings.


What is included:

Training materials, practice charts and almanacs, instructor, dedicated class room, pencil and rubber, refreshments throughout the course. RYA Certificate. 

Pre-Requisites:

There are no formal pre-requisites but you should be familiar with chartwork and navigation to the standard of RYA Day Skipper Theory and you should also be familiar with the IRPCS. 

Location

Sailing Logic Classroom, Port Hamble Marina
Port Hamble Marina, Hamble, SO31 4PL United Kingdom

Arrival: Ready for 9.30am Course Start

Meet: Sailing Logic Classroom

Located on 2nd floor above the marina office.  Port Hamble Marina, Satchell Lane, Hamble SO31 4PL

Sat Nav: SO31 4PL

Finding Us:

The easiest way to arrive is by train into Southampton Central or even better Airport Parkway, then a 15 minute taxi ride to Port Hamble Marina. If arriving by taxi from the station, please be sure to ask for Port Hamble Marina (NOT Hamble Point!)

There is marina car-pack – but please tell us if you are planning on driving as we can only secure a limited number of permits. Please arrange to share lifts if possible. There is ample, free, street-parking however within walking distance of the marina. Full travel directions are on the travel section above. On entering the marina, please park in the ‘Pay & Display’ area on the left hand side as you enter. You may obtain a ticket from the machine for 3 hours free parking.

Don't Forget to Bring: 

A plotter and dividers set, a calculator.
This course is held in our dedicated classroom facility, located on the 2nd floor above the Marina Office. Please arrive ready for the course which will start promptly at 9.30am. 

When

  • Monday, May 11, 2015 9:30 AM
  • Ends Friday, May 15, 2015 5:00 PM
  • Timezone: Unknown Region (UTC) Time
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