The courses in this brochure are designed to complement our water based courses. All our courses on the water will include an element of teaching in navigation techniques, rules of the road, meteorology etc, but there is no substitute for studying the subjects in more depth. Whether you are a newcomer to boating or simply need to brush up on a few skills, there is a course for you. The navigation courses come in four levels. You don’t need to start at the beginning if you already have some experience – just pick the level that suits you. Before taking the Day Skipper and Coastal Skipper courses on
the water it is always advisable to take the equivalent shorebased navigation course. The subject is too complex to be covered in sufficient detail on board the boat, so your best preparation is to take a shorebased course and then put the skills into practice on the water.
SHOREBASED COURSES For all skippers and crew ➤ Essential Navigation & Seamanship - page 8 ➤ Day Skipper - page 9 ➤ Coastal Skipper/Yachtmaster® Offshore - page 10 ➤ Yachtmaster® Ocean - page 11
Where do I go from here?
Skippers can take the course that suits their experience, or work through the scheme step by step. Dinghy sailors, powerboaters and windsurfers will also find the shorebased and support courses invaluable.
SAIL
Start Yachting Practical
Competent Crew Practical
Day Skipper Shorebased
Day Skipper Practical
Coastal Skipper & Yachtmaster Shorebased
Coastal Skipper Practical
Yachtmaster Coastal Certificate of Competence
Yachtmaster Offshore Certificate of Competence
Yachtmaster Ocean
Shorebased Yachtmaster Ocean Certificate of Competence
Yachtmaster Ocean Oral Exam
SUPPORT COURSES ➤ Diesel Engine - page 12 ➤ Radar - page 12 ➤ First Aid - page 12
Yachtmaster Ocean Certificate of Competence
➤ Sea Survival - page 13 ➤ Marine (VHF) Radio - page 13 ➤ Offshore Safety - page 13
Coastal Skipper Practical
Yachtmaster Coastal Certificate of Competence
Yachtmaster Offshore Certificate of Competence
Motor cruising water based courses
Helmsman’s Course 2 day introductory course ideal for new boat owners and crew members. Learn basic boat handling skills, engine checks and safety on board.
Day Skipper 4 day course for aspiring skippers with some boat handling and navigation experience. Take charge on short passages and gain an insight into electronic aids such as GPS and radar.
Coastal Skipper 5 day advanced course for more experienced skippers. Take charge and make decisions on longer, more challenging passages, resulting in relaxed, well-planned trips with a happy crew.
Day Skipper Practical
SHOREBASED SAIL & MOTOR
Essential
Navigation & Seamanship
Helmsman’s Practical
MOTOR
Sail cruising water based courses
Start Yachting 2 day introductory course for complete beginners. Experience steering the boat, sail handling, ropework and safety on board.
Competent Crew 5 day course for aspiring crew members, not just passengers. More experience of steering, sail handling, keeping a lookout and living on board. A great hands-on course to inspire confidence.
Day Skipper 5 day course for skippers with some sailing and navigation ability. Experience skippering short passages, putting passage plans into action and taking charge.
Coastal Skipper 5 day advanced course for more experienced skippers. Skipper the boat on more challenging passages by day and night and learn boat handling in more demanding situations.
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