RYA Coastal Skipper / Yachtmaster Offshore Theory

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Providers 5

Upcoming dates 7

From £485 pp

WHAT IS THIS COURSE?

Course Overview

The RYA Coastal Skipper / Yachtmaster Offshore Theory course covers the theoretical knowledge required to skipper a sailing yacht in coastal and offshore waters. This shorebased course includes navigation, seamanship, and passage planning.

Prerequisites

RYA Day Skipper Theory or equivalent
Sailing knowledge and experience

What You'll Learn

Passage planning for coastal and offshore passage
Advanced navigation and chartwork
Collision avoidance and maritime law
Weather systems and interpretation
Safety and survival procedures

COURSE AT A GLANCE

Key Facts

Duration

5 days

Typical Cost

A$1,895

Issuing Body

RYA

Certificate

Coastal Skipper/Yachtmaster Offshore Theory

UPCOMING DATES

Available Course Dates

Date	School	Location	Price
7 Sep 2026 – 12 Sep 2026	Bluewater Yachting (Antibes)	Antibes, France	€1099	Book →
14 Sep 2026 – 19 Sep 2026	Falmouth School of Sailing	Falmouth, United Kingdom	£485 pp	Book →
28 Sep 2026 – 3 Oct 2026	Bluewater Yachting (Antibes)	Antibes, France	€1099	Book →
19 Oct 2026 – 24 Oct 2026	Bluewater Yachting (Antibes)	Antibes, France	€1099	Book →
9 Nov 2026 – 14 Nov 2026	Flying Fish Australia	Sydney, Australia	A$1,895	Book →
16 Nov 2026 – 21 Nov 2026	Flying Fish Australia	Sydney, Australia	A$1,895	Book →
16 Nov 2026 – 21 Nov 2026	Bluewater Yachting (Antibes)	Antibes, France	€1099	Book →

WHERE TO STUDY

Schools Offering This Course

Flying Fish Australia

Sydney, Australia

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Falmouth School of Sailing

Falmouth, United Kingdom

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Bluewater Yachting (Antibes)

Antibes, France

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Red Cap Sailing School

Langkawi, Malaysia

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Asia Pacific Yachting (RHKYC Yacht Sail Training)

Causeway Bay, Hong Kong

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