Yachtmaster Theory Course

690,00 €

The following is included in the classroom-based theory courses:

Theory lessons
Materials
Examination
Certificate

Course dates

1. 23/02/2026 - 28/02/2026 09:30 - 18:30
2. 30/03/2026 - 04/04/2026 09:30 - 18:30
3. 04/05/2026 - 09/05/2026 09:30 - 18:30
4. 01/06/2026 - 06/06/2026 09:30 - 18:30
5. 07/09/2026 - 12/09/2026 09:30 - 18:30
6. 05/10/2026 - 10/10/2026 09:30 - 18:30

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Description

Advanced theoretical training for experienced sailors who want to become Coastal Skipper, Coastal Yachtmaster o Yachtmaster Offshore.

Knowledge required to navigate safely in coastal and offshore waters. Review of the fundamentals and progression to advanced navigation techniques up to the standard required for the Yachtmaster Coastal/Offshore practical exams.

Duration: 40 hours

These are the books we recommend studying before the course:

You must bring your Plotter Kit to the course or you can purchase one at the school.

Calendar

Type	Start date	Finish date	Schedule	Exam
SHOREBASED	23/02/2026	28/02/2026	09:30 - 18:30	28/02/2026
SHOREBASED	30/03/2026	04/04/2026	09:30 - 18:30	04/04/2026
SHOREBASED	04/05/2026	09/05/2026	09:30 - 18:30	09/05/2026
SHOREBASED	01/06/2026	06/06/2026	09:30 - 18:30	06/06/2026
SHOREBASED	07/09/2026	12/09/2026	09:30 - 18:30	12/09/2026
SHOREBASED	05/10/2026	10/10/2026	09:30 - 18:30	10/10/2026

Conditions and requirements

Yachtmaster Coastal requirements:

Minimum experience: 30 days, 2 days as skipper, 800 miles, 12 hours at night (if you have the Coastal Skipper Certificate, this is reduced as follows: 20 days, 2 days as skipper, 400 miles, 12 hours at night). Half of the experience must have been gained in tidal waters.
For the practical exam: GMDSS Short Range Certificate (SRC) or higher level radio certificate required. Valid first aid certificate.
Minimum age: 17

Yachtmaster Offshore requirements:

Minimum experience: at least 5 passages of 60 miles measured from the port of departure to the port of destination as skipper for at least two of these passages, including two night passages. 5 days of experience as skipper. At least half of this mileage and passages must be in tidal waters.
For the practical exam: GMDSS Short Range Certificate (SRC) or higher level radio (certificate) required. And a valid first aid certificate.
Minimum age: 18

Syllabus

Course topics:
– Position fixing.
– Course shaping and plotting.
– Tidal knowledge and prediction.
– 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 regulations for cruising abroad.