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Built with Ardent Training for advanced RYA theory study
About This Course
Using Prestige Boat Academy's training partner, Ardent Training, this online course builds on RYA Day Skipper theory to extend your seamanship knowledge through chartwork, tidal effects, precision navigation techniques, advanced meteorology, and seamanship.
The course uses both video and text to provide a complete learning experience, with modules designed as manageable study packages and regular evaluations throughout.
Assessments are marked by RYA accredited instructors who provide tailored feedback on your progress and revision.
What's Included
27.5 hours of video content
Knowledge base with extra learning resources
Communities forum for students and instructors
Access for 12 months
Mock and final exams with personal feedback
RYA Yachtmaster certificate
Free international postage
Professional quality student pack
RYA instructor support by chat, email, phone, or video call
Course Syllabus
Compasses
GNSS
Chartplotters and apps
Radar
Tidal theory and terminology
Secondary ports
Tidal curves and clearances
Tidal streams and computation of rates
Range and bearing
Running fix
Course to steer
Pressure systems and fronts
Weather forecasts and fog
Pilotage techniques
Night pilotage and blind navigation
Passage planning
Protecting the marine environment
Course Details
Course TypeRYA Coastal Yachtmaster
DurationStudent driven (12 month access)
FormatOnline
ProviderArdent Training
SupportRYA instructor feedback and revision support
PriceGBP 345
Before You Start
This course builds on RYA Day Skipper theory and is aimed at students extending their navigation and seamanship knowledge.
RYA Coastal Yachtmaster
Online Course
Student driven, 12 month access
Start anytime
Investment
GBP 345
