The Caribbean RYA Coastal Skipper Yachtmaster Offshore Theory course is a shorebased course which builds on the knowledge acquired during RYA Day Skipper Theory.

With more advanced navigation theory and exercises of our RYA Coastal Skipper Yachtmaster Offshore Theory course you will become a better skipper and be ready for passagemaking in varied conditions, including tidal knowledge, use of almanacs, collision regulations (IRPCS or “colregs”), pilotage, and, of course, meteorology (including some live examples if you are in a classroom with us) and safety.

This 40 hour course is followed by three exam papers, and can be taken as a classroom course or as an online course (which we highly recommend)

Upon successful completion of the course, you will obtain the RYA Coastal Skipper/Yachtmaster Offshore Theory Certificate, which will be a basis for your Coastal Skipper or Yachtmaster level practical courses and the minimum knowledge required for Yachtmaster Coastal and Yachtmaster Offshore practical exams.

We suggest that all skippers take the RYA SRC Radio Course, for knowledge and safety. And taking the RYA Diesel Engine course is also a good fit at this time… just in case.

Prerequisites for the RYA Costal Skipper Theory course:

• RYA Day Skipper Theory

Exam and certification

At the end of the course a written exam is taken to obtain the certificate. Included in the course fee are the RYA teaching materials package, (Training Charts, Yachtmaster Theory Notes book, educational supplements, and the use of the Tidal Atlas), access to the electronic navigation program, and RYA / MCA certificate issued when passed the final exam.

There is a possibility to do an Online RYA Coastal Skipper Theory / Yachtmaster Offshore Theory course delivered by Navathome, an RYA recognized Training Centre specialised in online training. Students who successfully complete the online course and pass the Theory exam obtain the  Theory Completion Certificate and are ready to take the RYA Coastal Skipper Practical course. If you are planning to get commercial endorsement, it is required to take a formally invigilated exam (in person). This exam can be conducted by one of our RYA Instructors or Examiners, or at any other RYA Recognised Training Centres.