This is an advanced navigation course for more experienced skippers who has the ambition to sail on a professional level. The RYA/MCA Coastal/ Yachtmaster shorebased certificate is also your entry ticket to work professionally on yachts up to 24m.
With this RYA Coastal / Yachtmaster theory course you will have necessary knowledge to do the practical Coastal skipper course and/or the pass the Yachtmaster offshore practical exam . The RYA/MCA Coastal skipper / Yachtmaster skipper shore based certificate is valid for motor and sail yachts.
Intended for | For anyone who wants to skipper a sail or motor yacht on a professional level. |
Recommended pre-course experience |
RYA Dayskipper practical sail or similar experience
RYA Dayskipper practical motor or similar skills experience |
Assumed knowledge | RYA Dayskipper shorebased certificate or similar knowledge |
Minimum age | 18 years |
Course content |
Lights & day shape from ships
Safety equipment & emergency situations Weather forecast and meteorology Advanced reading and understanding navigational charts Plotting a course including the tidal currants Calculating tidal heights including secondary ports International regulations for prevention of collision at sea Use of electronic navigation Basics about stability Preparing a longer distance passage plan Day & night pilotage plan |
Certification |
RYA /MCA coastal / Yachtmaster shorebased certificate
The certificate is delivered after a successful written exam at the RTC NCP school in Croatia |
Number of students |
Minimum 2 - maximum 12
Private tuition is also possible on request |
Minimum duration | 40 hours + 5 hours written exam |
Price |
850 € per person - discount for groups
Including: RYA coastal / yachtmaster shorebased course package RYA Coastal / Yachtmaster shorebased exam RYA training almanac 2 RYA training charts RYA Coastal / Yachtmaster shorebased certificate ( if successful ) RYA electronic navigation simulator Cold & hot drinks during the break VAT One free reassessment Not included: RYA logbook Divider & plotter |
Ability after the course | Having the theoretical knowledge to skipper safely a sail or motor yacht during the day & night up to 150 Nm from save haven. |
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Price & booking & information |
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For booking or questions contact us on vedran.mandura@ncp.hr |
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