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The RYA Yachtmaster Theory course is a shore-based course with classes in Southampton and London. This advanced navigation course is designed to enhance your navigational skills and knowledge needed for confident and safe offshore sailing.

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Just passed my Yachtmaster Theory examinations and like all the previous training I’ve completed with First Class Sailing, everything was very well organised and the instructor was brilliant. His enthusiasm and energy were infectious, which made the classes and knowledge gained both highly informative and good fun. I can recommend First Class Sailing without hesitation and am already looking forward to doing my Coastal Skipper practical, Yachtmaster offshore practical exams with them.

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The Yachtmaster Theory course is a shore based course in more advanced navigation techniques. It goes into the subjects covered in the Day Skipper Theory course in a lot more detail and it is assumed you will have done that course (or at least have knowledge to the same level). It will equip you with the navigational skills needed for coastal and offshore passages.


If you have done an RYA Day Skipper Theory Course or owned a boat for a while and have already done a reasonable amount of navigating this shorebased course is the next step for you.


Classroom Courses are in Southampton or in London.


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RYA Yachtmaster Theory course (also known as Coastal Skipper / Yachtmaster Offshore Shore-based Course).

RYA Yachtmaster Theory course (also known as Coastal Skipper / Yachtmaster Offshore Shore-based Course).

If you enjoyed the Day Skipper theory course or have plans to progress to Coastal Skipper practical, Yachtmaster Coastal or Yachtmaster Offshore then you should be taking this more advanced course to improve your existing knowledge.

The Yachtmaster Theory course is a more intensive course and next on from the Day Skipper theory course. It goes into a lot more detail that which is covered in the Day Skipper theory course.

The course includes navigation techniques. The syllabus makes some provision for the revision of subjects covered on the Day Skipper Course but those who have not acquired the knowledge set out in the Day Skipper Course are unlikely to be able to assimilate all the subjects covered in this advanced course in the time available.

If you have owned a boat for a while and have done some of your own navigation but have not had any formal training then you may well be able to go straight to this course without doing the Day Skipper Shore-based course.

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Different formats of the RYA Yachtmaster Theory Course in London or Southampton

Different formats of the RYA Yachtmaster Theory Course in London or Southampton

There are different ways that you can take the Yachtmaster/Coastal Skipper Shorebased course.

  • Classroom Courses. These generally run over 8 weeks (1 evening a week) and a weekend OR over 2 and 1/2 weekends in London and over 6 consecutive days in Southampton. We run these in Limehouse and at other locations in London, and in our classrooms in Southampton. If you have a suitable space we can come to your office and run one for your colleagues. This is something we have specialised in for over 20 years. f this might interest you have a look here and do get in touch. Course in Your Office.
  • Online course. This version is purely online and allows you to dip in and out of the course as and when it suits you. There is support on the phone and email from an instructor if need be.

What To Expect From the Yachtmaster Theory Course in Southampton or London

What To Expect From the Yachtmaster Theory Course in Southampton or London

  • The first session will be a quick revision session of the Day Skipper shorebased course.
  • Fun.
  • You'll learn a lot.
  • You'll meet like minded individuals.
  • You'll get as much or as little help from your instructor as you need.
  • An instructor who loves teaching you.
  • An excellent selection of course materials.

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I have used First Class Sailing for my Day Skipper and Yachtmaster theory courses, together with the VHF and First Aid shore based tuition days. The instruction techniques are nothing less than superb and above all a very enjoyable experience. Thank god they managed to get their domain name first as they truly deserve it! I plan to continue using their school for further tuition and would not hesitate recommending them to others.

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