Shorebased Theory Courses

RYA Day Skipper Theory

This is a basic course in navigation, meteorology, safety, IRPCS, and general seamanship.

Courses are run on a regular basis by CUYC and those on the course are assumed to have no previous theorectical knowledge, though some limited practical experience is desirable.

Following completion of the course sucessful candidates will have all the theorectical knowledge needed for the RYA Day Skipper Practical course.

In general CUYC run a Coastal Skipper/Yachtmaster Theory course at the same time as a Day Skipper Theory course. You will start off assuming you will be taking the Yachtmaster qualification. Half way through if there are people who only wish to do Day Skipper, we will split the class and allow those that don't want to do the Yachtmaster qualification to do Day Skipper instead. Those taking the Yachtmaster course will cover material from both Day Skipper and Yachtmaster which prevents people missing out on the basic seamanship taught at Day Skipper level that is not covered in the Yachtmaster Theory syllabus and thus would be lost if students bypassed the Day Skipper Theory course all together. This arrangement also has the advantage of allowing people to choose which level of certificate to take during the course based on how they are coping with the course, rather than needing to decide at the outset which course to take. Note that you will receive either a Yachtmaster theory certificate or a Day Skipper theory certificate, depending on which you choose to go for. You will not receive both certificates.

Pre-course requirements:Some sailing experience is recommended (e.g. at least one weekend)

Course Length: 1 Term, 8 x 3hr evening sessions + last weekend of term (40 hrs teaching)

This course is requirement for: RYA Day Skipper Practical course

RYA Coastal Skipper/Yachtmaster Theory

This is an advanced theory course, which teaches all the theory in navigation, meteorology, safety, IRPCS, and general seamanship that is required for the RYA/MCA Yachtmaster Coastal and Yachtmaster Offshore Certificates of Competences and RYA Coastal Skipper Practical course.

Courses are run on a regular basis by CUYC and those on the course are assumed to already have a knowledge of basic navigation and seamanship to the level of CUYC Mate or RYA Day Skipper Theory.

Following completion of the course sucessful candidates will have all the theorectical knowledge needed for higher levels up to CUYC Skipper.

In general CUYC run a Coastal Skipper/Yachtmaster Theory course at the same time as a Day Skipper Theory course. You will start off assuming you will be taking the Yachtmaster qualification. Half way through if there are people who only wish to do Day Skipper, we will split the class and allow those that don't want to do the Yachtmaster qualification to do Day Skipper instead. Those taking the Yachtmaster course will cover material from both Day Skipper and Yachtmaster which prevents people missing out on the basic seamanship taught at Day Skipper level that is not covered in the Yachtmaster Theory syllabus and thus would be lost if students bypassed the Day Skipper Theory course all together. This arrangement also has the advantage of allowing people to choose which level of certificate to take during the course based on how they are coping with the course, rather than needing to decide at the outset which course to take. Note that you will receive either a Yachtmaster theory certificate or a Day Skipper theory certificate, depending on which you choose to go for. You will not receive both certificates.

Pre-course requirements:Some sailing experience is recommended (e.g. at least one or two weekends)

Course Length: 1 Term, 8 x 3hr evening sessions + last weekend of term (40 hrs teaching)

This course is requirement for: RYA Coastal Skipper Practical course

RYA Yachtmaster Ocean Theory

This shorebased course teaches the methods of celestial navigation, world metereology and ocean passage planning. This course is required for the RYA/MCA Yachtmaster Ocean Certificate of Competence.

Pre-course requirements: Considerable sailing experience, including offshore sailing, but not generally an ocean passage. This course is most suitable for CUYC Skippers who have sailed coastally for some time and are able to appreciate the issues involved with long-distance sailing.

Course Length: 1 Term, 8 x 3hr evening sessions + last weekend of term (40 hrs teaching)

This course is requirement for: Exemption from written exam element of Yachtmaster Ocean Certificate of Competence