Yacht Master - Seamanship and Meteorology

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From £1290
WHAT IS THIS COURSE?

Course Overview

This intensive course covers advanced seamanship and meteorological knowledge essential for yacht officers. You'll master ship stability, weather routing, and tactical seamanship skills needed for safe passage planning and vessel handling in varying sea states. The course leads to the Yacht Master Seamanship & Meteorology certificate of proficiency.

Prerequisites

  • Basic maritime knowledge or entry-level qualification
  • Sound health and colour vision standards
  • Able to communicate in English
  • No formal sea service required for entry, though prior sailing experience beneficial

What You'll Learn

  • Ship stability, trim and metacentric height calculations
  • Meteorology, weather systems and marine forecasting
  • Passage planning and route optimisation
  • Tactical seamanship and collision avoidance
  • Navigation in coastal and offshore waters
  • Practical assessment and certification exam
UPCOMING DATES

Available Course Dates

Date School Location Price
22 Jun 2026 – 26 Jun 2026 Warsash Maritime School — Solent University Warsash, United Kingdom £1290 Book →
28 Sep 2026 – 2 Oct 2026 Warsash Maritime School — Solent University Warsash, United Kingdom £1290 Book →
14 Dec 2026 – 18 Dec 2026 Warsash Maritime School — Solent University Warsash, United Kingdom £1290 Book →
25 Jan 2027 – 29 Jan 2027 Warsash Maritime School — Solent University Warsash, United Kingdom £1290 Book →
17 May 2027 – 21 May 2027 Warsash Maritime School — Solent University Warsash, United Kingdom £1290 Book →
14 Jun 2027 – 18 Jun 2027 Warsash Maritime School — Solent University Warsash, United Kingdom £1290 Book →
COURSE AT A GLANCE

Key Facts

Duration
5 days
Typical Cost
£1290
Issuing Body
Warsash / RYA
Certificate
Proficiency Certificate
WHERE TO STUDY

Schools Offering This Course

Warsash Maritime School — Solent University
Warsash, United Kingdom
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