Theory Courses

Course

Suggested min. Pre-Course Experience

Course Content

Ability after Course

Minimum Duration

Day Skipper Shorebased

some practical experience desirable

seamanship, navigation, tidal hights & tidal streamss, pilotage,meteorology 

Theoretical knowledge of basic seamanship, navigation and meteorology

5 days classroom

Coastal Skipper/
Yachtmaster Offshore
Shorebased

some practical experience desirable

offshore & coastal navigation, pilotage, meteorology, tidal calculations inc. secondary ports

Theoretical knowledge of offshore and coastal navigation, pilotage and meteorology.

5 days classroom

VHF/DSC Course

none

use of marine radio inc. GMDSS. Routine, distress, urgency and safety call procedures.

Can use marine VHF/DSC radio

1 day classroom

First Aid Course

none

First aid and resuscitation techniques for yachtsmen, inc. treatment for hypothermia

Understands basic first aid in a marine environment

1 day classroom

Radar Course

none

Basic understanding of radar and set controls. Plotting and collision avoidance. Navigation techniques.

Can use radar in a small boat

1 day classroom