The Advanced Sailor/ Master of Yachts Offshore Theory course is an advanced course for those wishing to skipper a yacht on longer coastal passages’.

It is an intensive course covering advanced navigation techniques, tidal knowledge and use of almanacs and publications .

The International Regulations for Prevention of Collision at Sea are dealt with in detail.

At the end of the course students will have to pass two exams to be awarded the Advanced Sailor/Yachtmaster Shorebased Certificate.

This course is conducted online and includes all course materials, excercises and study pack

The cost of postage within mainland Europe is included in the price.



€250,00

Course Content

  • The yacht
  • Ropework
  • Underway
  • Rules of the Road
  • Manoverboard Recovery
  • Clothing and Equipment
  • Emergency Equipment and Precautions
  • Meteorology

Ability After Course

  • The student will have gained a fundamental understanding of sailing
  • Recognising the purpose of each rope
  • Practising boat steering
  • Participating in the operation of the boat
  • They will have increased their confidence on the water and acquired valuable experience in developing new skills

Assumed Knowledge

None