Anglia Sea Ventures

The RYA/MCA Coastal skipper/Yachtmaster home study course is taught on a computer. It is an advanced course that is ideal preparation for candidates taking the Coastal Skipper practical course or Yachtmaster® Offshore exam. As well as having some provision for revising the Day Skipper shorebased course it covers more advanced skills in offshore and coastal navigation by day and night, pilotage, meteorology and collision avoidance.

The syllabus is the same as the intensive classroom course however unlike the classroom course, this one can be taken at your own pace at home. It comprises hundreds of clever animations and is organised into logical topics. You will need to install the software on a PC or Mac. You are allocated your own personal tutor who will mark your assessments and final exams. You can always contact your tutor if you need to clarify your learning.

When you have successfully completed the course, which includes three final exams that can be taken at home, you will receive an RYA/MCA Coastal Skipper/Yachtmaster shorebased course completion certificate. If you have enjoyed your course then you should consider enrolling on a Day Coastal Skipper practical course or an RYA/MCA Yachtmaster Ocean home study course.

Previous experience

Navigation to Day Skipper shorebased standard. A sound knowledge of the IRPCS, plus some practical experience afloat is recommended.

Duration

Approximately 40 hours of home study. The course must be completed within one year.

What's included?

Home study course CD for PC or Mac. RYA course pack comprising paper charts, training almanac the RYA electronic chart plotter and a course hand book.

Tuition

Tuition is provided by installing the software on to a PC or Mac. You can then run the interactive tutorials which are split into topics. The on-line tuition also includes traditional chart work exercises, so a set of paper charts and a training almanac is also provided so that you can put what you have learned into practice. There are three timed exam papers that must be taken under exam conditions at home.

Support

If you get stuck, assistance is also available by email or over the telephone should you require help or assurance along the way.

Other things you will need

A Notepad or work book, soft leaded pencils (2B), pencil sharpener, rubber, portland plotter and dividers set.

Other things you should know

This course is brought to you in conjunction with Ocean Training. The course must be completed within one year.