RYA Yachtmaster at DSWC

A Yachtmaster Certificate is a two element course, theory and practical. Most students take this course during the winter months and then attend a summer practical course before taking the (DOT) assessment.
The RYA Yachtmaster Offshore Certificate/ RYA Coastal Skipper theory course is usually attended by students who have previously taken the introductory Day Skipper Course. This is a more advanced theoretical course in navigation and meteorology.
The Syllabus makes some provision for revision of subjects in the Day Skipper course but those who have not previously acquired the knowledge (outlined in the Day Skipper page) by experience or by attending a previous course are unlikely to be able to assimilate all subjects covered in the Yachtmaster course in the time available.

Syllabus

Dead reckoning
Estimated Position
Compass Course
Position Fixing
Tides and Tidal streams
Buoyage and Lights
Pilotage
Electronic aids to Navigation
Meteorology
Anchoring
Rule of the Road
Safety at Sea
Navigation in restricted visibility
Passage planning and making

Duration

Evening Courses -7.00pm to 9.30pm. Wednesday evenings (12 weeks one evening) Plus 1 weekend 10:00pm to 5:00 pm
Day Courses - Three weekends, both days from 9:00am till 5:00pm

Cost :

Evening Courses :-Members*: £320 Non members: £340 Fees include charts, book, Navigation equipment & assessment.
Day Courses :£360 Fees include charts, book, & assessment.

Dates of courses

MEMBERSHIP*
Membership of DSWC entitles members to reduced course fees as well as free usage of Centre craft (as appropriate to members skill and prevailing weather conditions). Membership detail is available on the net and in the Centre foyer.

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Last Updated 28-apr-08