The content covers various parts of the syllabus for the different courses. This course is an ideal bridge between day skipper course and the full ryamca yachtmaster coastal examination course. Rya coastal and offshore yachtmaster preparation four day. At the end of the 5day preparation week the instructor will leave. We recommend attending a period of practical training prior to the exam. Half the qualifying sea time must be conducted in tidal waters. The holder of an rya mca yachtmaster coastal certificate of competence has the knowledge needed. Rya coastal yachtmaster online theory urban truant sailing. Fast track rya yachtmaster day skipper coastal skipper. Yachtmaster for sail and power is a major reference book that has proved invaluable for the many sailors following the rya coastal skipper yachtmaster offshore course. Rya yachtmaster preparation onboard 5 day, followed by 2 days.
An rya yachtmaster certificate of competence is often the ultimate aim of aspiring skippers. Rya yachtmaster theory books and syllabus regina sailing. Rya coastal skipper, skippering techniques and navigation for coastal. Minimum deposit is 30% only accepted if paid 6 months prior to the course start date remaining balance to be paid 6 months prior to the actual course start date. I recently did the rya shorebased coastal skipperyachmaster offshore course in a distance learning format. The rya yachtmaster coastal exam thoroughly tests the skippers ability and can therefore appear daunting to potential candidates, but wellprepared skippers with the proper experience and training need not worry. Rya yachtmaster and coastal skipper preparation course even if you have completed all other rya courses, it is still a good idea to go to complete our yachtmaster preparation course. Completing this theory course using urban truants easytouse educational online portal enables you to go on. Rya yachtmaster theory for coastal and offshore the. Once completed, and following some coastal sailing it will allow you to put the lessons you have learnt into practice.
This highly respected and refreshingly practical study guide covers the whole syllabus in detail, all illustrated with colour photographs, charts and worked examples. Rya yachtmaster ocean online rya yachtmaster sailtrain. The yachtmaster coastal preparation course leads to rya mca certificate of competence which is. The rya yachtmaster handbook is the first official and definitive guide for anyone preparing for the worldrenowned rya yachtmaster offshore and coastal exam. Right up to date with new developments, it includes all the elements of the revised yachtmaster course. Coastal skipperyachtmaster theory syllabus rya training.
If you hold the coastal skipper practical course completion certificate this is reduced to 20 days, 2 days as skipper, 400 miles, 12 night hours. Yachtmaster courses and rya courses recommended reading. It is about practicing for the rya mca yachtmaster coastal or the yachtmaster offshore certificate of competence exam, tweaking your technique and perhaps ironing out any bad habits you may have picked up. This course equips you to navigate safely on coastal and offshore passages. Hello are there any books that explain all the theory required to pass. To book this course individually, please contact an administration staff. Preparation and brush up for the rya mca yachtmaster coastal certificate of competence. Professional yachtmaster fastrack program rya yachtmaster coastal. This is an advanced course in navigation and meteorology for candidates for the coastal skipper and yachtmaster offshore certificate. Yachtmaster for sail and power is a major reference book that has proved invaluable for the many sailors following the rya coastal skipperyachtmaster.
Rya coastal skipper course is an advanced skippering techniques qualification for yachtsmen and women with considerable knowledge of sailing and navigation, wanting to undertake coastal passages by day and night, the coastal skipper training course is a practical course taking a minimum of 5 days. Weatherhandbook, navigationhandbook, irpcs international regulations for preventing collision at sea. Advanced training for more experienced skippers building on the day skipper course. It is open to experienced sailors, but it does not require quite the same amount of miles and experience as for the rya yachtmaster offshore exam. May 12, 2020 similar to the yachtmaster offshore you might wish to buy two books to cover it. The course follows the yachtmaster coastal offshore exam syllabus. The rya yachtmaster coastaloffshore qualification is widely accepted as part of the studies required for more advanced professional qualifications such as officer of the watch and master 200. If an rya coastal skipper completion certificate is held only 400 miles required. Revision of advanced skippering techniques, close quarters handling under power and sail, navigation and pilotage by day and night, man overboard recovery and. Rya coastal skipper combined theory and practical course. Unfortunately i am not aware of any yachtmaster book available in german, yet, which would explain the syllabus of the rya yachtmaster in an entertaining and easy to understand way. Yachtmaster coastal or yachtmaster offshore practical course. There are lots of great books on sailing and navigation, but here are a few we.
The rya coastal skipper combined theory and practical course is a great way to achieve both the advanced coastal skipper yachtmaster theory navigation certificate and coastal skipper practical certificate in one intensive fastrack coastal skipper course. Seamans guide to the rules of the road by jww ford. Rya competent crew, rya day skipper, rya coastal skipper and rya yachtmaster. Jul 02, 2010 yachtmaster for sail and power is a major reference book which has proved invaluable for the many sailors following the rya coastal skipperyachtmaster offshore course. The course material i had was excellent, but this exercise book, together with the text book, were a great help in testing whether i had properly understood all elements of the rya syllabus. Buy books for the rya coastal skipper courses on bookharbour. It is an advanced level course building on skills learnt at coastal skipper level, we do expect students to have completed the coastal skipper course and undertaken milebuilding passages. Upgrade to rya yachtmaster coastal yachtmaster sailing school.
At sail nelson we run rya yachtmaster exam prep courses on selected weeks, mondayfriday with the exam taking place immediately afterwards over the weekend. The boat used must be between 7m and 18m loa and be in sound, seaworthy condition, equipped to the standard set out in the rya book cruising yacht safety. It is aimed at sailors and motor boaters who are looking to undertake more complex passages perhaps offshore or at night. For the yachtmaster offshore i suggest you buy a book and flipcards to learn the collision regulations colregs. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. What to expect from your rya yachtmaster ocean theory course. Chartwork including useful worked examples electronic navigation how to use the latest technology for safe navigation.
First of all a textbook for the syllabus and secondly a book to learn celestial navigation. Yacthmaster coastal exam yachtmaster coastal exam prerequisites. Free delivery option to europe and express delivery available worldwide. Membership benefitsview all rya membership benefits. Complete course cd yachtmaster day skippercompetent crew. Rya coastal yachtmaster online theory course from urban. Apr 10, 20 the rya mca yachtmaster coastal skipper certificate of competence examination is the ideal addition to the rya coastal skipper course. Publications that assist the ocean navigator such as routeing charts and other pilot books will be covered. The rya yachtmaster navigation theory course is an intensive course with at least 40 hours tuition time plus a 6.
Yachtmaster coastal preparation rya sailing courses and. A yachtmaster offshore candidate cannot be awarded the coastal certificate if they dont quite make the offshore grade. Rya coastal skipper theory and rya yachtmaster offshore theory courses from rya training, these are advanced training for more experienced skippers building on the day skipper course. Full details of the exam syllabus and requirements are shown in the rya yachtmaster scheme and logbook g158 available from the rya webshop.
Sailing, seamanship and navigation for the modern yacht skipper 7th revised edition by cunliffe, tom isbn. Yachtmaster coastal exam rya royal yachting association. The preparation part of the course provides enables you to get ready for your exam by covering refresher training in a number of key areas. Rya yachtmaster offshore yachtmaster coastal exams. The yachtmaster coastal skipper theory course covers all the background knowledge needed to progress to the practical examinations for the rya coastal skipper or rya yachtmaster coastal offshore certificates of competence. We teach all levels from those wishing to learn to sail through to those aiming for rya yachtmaster qualifications.
Please note that toms book does not cover the colregs, which, instead, is dealt with by the books on colregs mentioned above. It is a well known, highly respected qualification worldwide, proving your experience and competence as a skipper. The latter is, however, easiest done in classroom during a reginasailing yachtmaster ocean theory course. Spaces are limited for the courses please see listings for available dates. The mca rya yachtmaster coastal qualification is a major achievement for which you will need to demonstrate a wide breadth of existing knowledge. Rya yachtmaster coastal sailing schools sunsail usa. Yachtmaster coastal preparation commodore yachting. T he yachtmaster coastal preparation course leads to rya mca certificate of competence which is awarded after a successful examination.
Coastalymshorebasedcertificat after successfull completion. This course is tailormade to prepare candidates for the rya yachtmaster coastal or offshore practical examination. Electronic navigation how to use the latest technology for safe. The exam will assess your boat handling and skippering skills, including navigation, sailing ability, seamanship, safety awareness, and. Rya yachtmaster coastal advanced sailing certifications. The rya coastal yachtmaster online theory course provides you with knowledge and confidence to explore tranquil anchorages and foreign destinations, or use your qualification as another stepping stone towards a career on the water. The rya yachtmaster preperation week for coastal skipper and rya yachtmaster offshore certificates of competence are gained by examinations conduced by yachtmaster examiners at the yacht sail training sailing school.
The rya mca yachtmaster offshore certificate of competency is acknowledged throughout the world as. A rya yachtmaster certificate of competence is often the ultimate aim of aspiring skippers. Unlike other courses in the cruising programme, there is no formal training to complete in order to become a yachtmaster. The yachtmaster coastal is an exam giving a certificate of competence, acknowledging your seamanship. Rya yachtmaster handbook hardcover may 1, 2011 by james stevens author. In each section the examiner will expect to see the candidate take full responsibility for the management of the vessel and crew. It is a well known, highly respected professional qualification, recognised worldwide, proving your experience and competence as a skipper. The rya mca yachtmaster coastal certificate of competence examination is the next natural step for those who have completed the rya coastal skipper course and have completed some coastal sailing since in order to put the lessons learnt into practice. There is one day after the course to reflect and study all the prior days activities. The successful yachtmaster offshore candidate is an experienced yachtsman who has a theoretical knowledge to the level of the rya yachtmaster shore based course and will be able to skipper a cruising yacht on passages up to 150 miles from port. When i was teaching rya coatal yachtmaster and ocean yachtmaster. The rya yachtmaster coastal has the knowledge needed to skipper a yacht on coastal cruises but does not necessarily have the experience needed to undertake longer passages. The royal yachting association yachtmaster certificate has become the industry. It will take your theory knowledge to the standard required for the yachtmaster coastal.
Rya yachtmaster program yacht training course bluewater. Mar 05, 2020 yachtmaster for sail and power is a major reference book that has proved invaluable for the many sailors following the rya coastal skipper yachtmaster offshore course. The rya yachtmaster handbook is the first official and definitive guide for anyone. Using a mixture of tuition aids, from whiteboard to tv screen and handson training aids, we will take you through the intensive navigation theory program. The syllabus makes some provision for the revision of subjects in the day skipper course but those who have not acquired the knowledge set out in the day skipper course are unlikely to be able to assimilate all the subjects covered in this advanced course in the. Probably essential reading for those candidates looking to complete the rya day. Yachtmaster for sail and power is a major reference book which will prove invaluable for anyone following the rya coastal skipper yachtmaster offshore course. Buy books for the yachtmaster ocean theory course on bookharbour. Ym coastal mt sail and power rya yacht training centre. Yachtmaster sail cruising royal yachting association. Yachtmaster sailing school, founded in 1988, was the first rya school established in australia.
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