Yachtmaster Theory Course

690,00 €

Included in the in-person theoretical courses :

Theoretical classes
Materials
Exam
Certificate

Course dates

1. 10/11/2025 - 15/11/2025 09:30 - 18:30
2. 01/12/2025 - 06/12/2025 09:30 - 18:30
3. 12/01/2026 - 17/01/2026 09:30 - 18:30
4. 02/02/2026 - 07/02/2026 09:30 - 18:30
5. 02/03/2026 - 07/03/2026 09:30 - 18:30
6. 30/03/2026 - 04/04/2026 09:30 - 18:30
7. 04/05/2026 - 08/05/2026 09:30 - 18:30

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Description

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

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

Duration: 40 hours

These are the books we recommend to study before the course:

During the course, you will need to bring your Plotter Kit, or you can purchase it at the school.

Calendar

Type	Start date	Finish date	Schedule	Exam
SHOREBASED	10/11/2025	15/11/2025	09:30 - 18:30	15/11/2025
SHOREBASED	01/12/2025	06/12/2025	09:30 - 18:30	06/12/2025
SHOREBASED	12/01/2026	17/01/2026	09:30 - 18:30	17/01/2026
SHOREBASED	02/02/2026	07/02/2026	09:30 - 18:30	07/02/2026
SHOREBASED	02/03/2026	07/03/2026	9:30 - 18:30	04/04/2026
	23/02/2026	28/02/2026
	30/03/2026	04/04/2026

Conditions and requirements

Yachtmaster Coastal Requirements:

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

Yachtmaster Offshore Requirements:

Minimum experience: have 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 that are overnight. 5 days of experience as skipper. At least half of this mileage and the passages must be done in tidal waters.
For the practical exam: A GMDSS Short Range Certificate (SRC) or higher radio level (certificate) is 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.