FastTrack Day Skipper & Coastal Skipper Theory Online

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Gain essential skills to navigate coastal waters by day and night. From mastering charts and navigating with precision to understanding tides, position fixing, course calculation, weather forecasting, meteorology and navigation aids, this course equips you with the knowledge and practical skills needed for coastal sailing. This online theory course contains a revision section for the Day Skipper theory. You can also book the full Day Skipper shorebased course instead.

Is this course right for you?

This course is designed for individuals who have some theory and practical knowledge but no formal tuition. While it is possible for novices to complete the course, it is not recommended. The Day Skipper revision section is self-paced, and the time to complete it depends on your current level of knowledge. We highly recommend to gain practical sailing experience at the Competent Crew level or CWO I before starting this course. Please note that the Day Skipper section in this course can be seen as a 'refresher'. This course is perfect if you already hold Vaarbewijs II or other International Certificate of Competentce (ICC).

Duration & Assessment

The Coastal Skipper / Yachtmaster Offshore section of the course takes approximately 50-60 hours, and it includes a long assessment consisting of three parts: IRPCS (1.5 hours), PassageMaking A (1.5 hours), and Passage Making B (2 hours).

Course Extension - 6 months

There is an initial 6 months time limit to complete the course with a further 6 month extension available at a cost of an additional € 45,- fee.
You can book your course extension here: https://www.zeezeilers.nl/cursusaanbod/theoriedagen/rya-online-theory-coastal-skipper-yachtmaster-offshore/24025-extension-navathome-6-months

What's Included?

• Free Plotter & Dividers
• Fully Animated & Interactive Lessons
• Multi Device Support
• Study At Your Own Pace
• Proven Pass Rate
• No Classroom Pressure
• MCA & RYA recognised
• Lifetime Access To Revision Materials
• 6 Months Access - Extra 6 Months For € 45,-

Course Syllabus

• Revision material for all elements of Day Skipper Theory
• Chart basics, chart datum and chart corrections
• Compass variation and deviation problems
• Tidal streams and heights, secondary ports
• Collision Regulations, lights, shapes, sound signals
• Time zones application and uses
• Position fixing, estimated position, dead reackoning
• Course to steer, plotting and calculations
• Electronic aids to navigation, use of GPS, AIS etc.
• Passage Planning, planning routes, watch schemes
• Buoyage, lights, leading lines, sector lights
• Essential safety practices and equipment onboard
• Handling life rafts, life jackets, and flares
• Mayday calls and communication in emergency
• Meteorology and forecasting, weather pattern

Registration

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