Advanced training for more experienced skippers building on the Day Skipper course. This course equips you to navigate safely on coastal and offshore passages.

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

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Pre course experience:  Day skipper theory

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Assumed knowledge:  To the level of Day Skipper theory

 

Minimum duration:  40 hours plus three exam papers. It can be covered as a series of short sessions, as an intensive week-long course, or by distance learning.

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Minimum age:  16

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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

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Cost:  $675pp