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RYA/MCA Coastal Skipper / Yachtmaster
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RYA/MCA Coastal Skipper / Yachtmaster |
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| This course covers the prescribed syllabus for the award of the RYA/MCA Coastal Skipper/Yachtmaster Shore based Certificate. Qualification for one or other of the practical certificates depends upon your seagoing experience but the shorebased course is identical for both. |
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| It is a natural progression from the Day Skipper course and is therefore not suitable for beginners, nor for those who have experience in boats but who do not possess knowledge of navigation. |
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| We concentrate on the knowledge of technique that will be needed to become a safe, competent skipper offshore. Chartwork is studied to an advanced level (including electronic aids) and all aspects of tidal calculations receive thorough coverage. Safety is stressed throughout with emphasis on collision regulations, interpreting weather forecasts, pilotage in fog and safe boat handling. Planning and skippering of a simulated passage, from customs clearance to emergency procedures concludes the course at an internationally recognised level of competence. |
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| Syllabus includes: |
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The ‘Rule of the Road’ at sea
International regulations – lights and shapes – explaining the rules – traffic separation schemes. |
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The Instruments of Navigation
The knot – echo sounders and logs – plotting instruments – the compass – distance and speed. |
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Charts and Nautical Publications
Study of charts and almanacs. |
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Safety at Sea
Personal equipment – distress – pyrotechnics – crew training – HMC boat safety scheme – staying onboard. |
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Fire Safety on Small Craft
Nature of fire – prevention – precautions |
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Handling Sailing Craft (CSS) / Power Craft (CSM)
Towing – heavy weather handling – manoeuvring boats at sea and close quarters. |
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Basic Chart Plotting
Positions and bearings – DR, EP and fix |
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Navigational Aids and Pilotage
Light recognition – lights – beacons – IALA buoyage – fog signals – clearing lines – leading marks. |
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Communications at Sea
VHF – visual signs – flags – Morse. |
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The Magnetic Compass and Course Correction
Variation and deviation – compass adjustment error – the earth’s magnetism |
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