The minimum number of learners needed for this course to run is 12.  If fewer than 12 enrol you will be offered an alternative programme wherever possible.

Course Title

RYA YACHTMASTER – SHOREBASED THEORY

Venue Address

Finham Park School, Green Lane, Coventry, CV3 6EA

Start Date

26^th September 2011

Day

Monday

Number of weeks

22

Time

7.00-9.00pm

Contact Name and Telephone number for further details

Adult Education Finham 024 7684 0818

Venue Address

Heart of England Sports & Leisure Centre, Gipsy Lane, Balsall Common, Coventry CV7 7FW

Start Date

27^th September 2011

Day

Tuesday

Number of weeks

22

Time

7.00-9.15pm

Contact Name and Telephone number for further details

Jim Race (jamesm.race@virgin.net) 01564 775185 / 0777 571 3032

PLEASE NOTE THAT COURSE FEES and EXAM FEES OR PROOF OF EVIDENCE WILL BE COLLECTED AT ENROLMENT

Course Fees

Exam Fees

Other Fees

Full fee £105.60 (Finham) £150.00 (Balsall Common)

Senior Citizens £74.80 (Finham)

Free to Coventry Passport to Leisure and Learning holders (Finham)

RYA practice charts with exercises, chart plotter CD,

assessment papers, Course notes & certification £34.00   

Navigation Equipment costing £24 is required. Advice on this and books will be given on first night.

What will I learn on this course?

Day Skipper (Shore based) certificate or equivalent is required for enrolment on this course. An in-depth knowledge of navigation theory will be needed to complete the course.

You will learn the importance of and how to apply:

• position, the magnetic compass, tides, tidal streams, bouyage, lights, characteristics, pilotage,
• GPS and chart plotters,
• echo sounders, logs, deck logs, meteorology,
• rule of the road,
• safety at sea,
• navigation in restricted visibility,
• passage planning,
• responsibility to minimise pollution and protecting the marine environment. 

 The RYA Cruising Scheme leads eventually to the Yachtmaster Offshore qualification that is an internationally recognised standard.  This is an advanced course in navigation and meteorology to give the student the knowledge needed to plan and carry out extended offshore passages by day & night.  It is also required preparation for the Coastal Skipper and Yachtmaster DTI examinations.  The course forms part of the RYA Cruising Scheme and is suitable for both sail and powerboat users http://www.ryatraining.org/    (for more information)

What teaching/learning methods will be used?

·         Lectures

·         Practical exercises in the classroom

·         Homework exercises. 

·         A CD Rom dealing with Electronic Navigation forms part of every learner’s Course Pack

What examination/accreditation is available?

The final assessment is based on pre-set RYA test papers The RYA Coastal Skipper/Yachtmaster Theory Certificate will be awarded on satisfactory completion of the course. 

Will I need special equipment/materials/clothing/books?

In addition to the course fees, Navigation Equipment costing £24 is required. The books used are the same as those used on the Day Skipper Course. Advice will be given on the first night, bring any books and equipment that you have.

What can I progress on to when I have completed this course?

Coastal Skipper and Yachtmaster Practical Courses, SRC Radio Course, Yachtmaster Ocean Course, Sea Survival Course, First Aid at Sea, Marine Diesel Course, Radar Course.