RYA Coastal / Yachtmaster Shorebased Theory

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Advance your sailing knowledge with the RYA Coastal / Yachtmaster Shorebased Theory course. Study online at your own pace and build the advanced navigation, passage planning, and seamanship skills required for coastal and offshore sailing, while preparing for the RYA Coastal Skipper and Yachtmaster practical qualifications.

Additional information

Certification

RYA

Minimum Age

16

Experience

Intermediate / Advanced

Tutor Support

Included

The RYA Coastal / Yachtmaster Shorebased Theory course is an advanced online navigation and seamanship programme designed for experienced sailors progressing beyond Day Skipper level.

This course develops the theoretical knowledge required for safe coastal and offshore passage making. You’ll gain a deeper understanding of advanced chartwork, tidal calculations, meteorology, collision regulations, electronic navigation, passage planning, and emergency procedures.

Recognised worldwide by the Royal Yachting Association (RYA), this course is the ideal preparation for the RYA Coastal Skipper Practical and RYA Yachtmaster qualifications.

What You’ll Learn

  • Advanced chartwork and navigation
  • Coastal and offshore passage planning
  • Tidal calculations and secondary ports
  • Weather forecasting and meteorology
  • Collision Regulations (COLREGS)
  • Electronic navigation (GPS & chart plotters)
  • Safety equipment and emergency procedures
  • Offshore seamanship and pilotage
  • Yachtmaster-level navigation techniques

Who Is It For?

This course is ideal for:

  • Experienced sailors progressing beyond Day Skipper level
  • Sailors preparing for the RYA Coastal Skipper Practical course
  • Future Yachtmaster candidates
  • Yacht owners planning longer coastal or offshore passages
  • Anyone wishing to develop advanced navigation and seamanship skills

Why Choose Prosailing Malta?

  • RYA Recognised Training Centre
  • Experienced RYA Instructors
  • Flexible online learning
  • Dedicated tutor support
  • Trusted by sailors across Malta and internationally
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