This is an advanced classroom-based course in navigation and meteorology for candidates for the Coastal Skipper and Yachtmaster Offshore Certificate and suits those who have already completed an RYA Day Skipper Course.

On successful completion of the course, you will have sufficient background knowledge to skipper a yacht on coastal passages by day and night.

The syllabus makes some provisions for the revision of subjects in the Day Skipper Course but those who have not acquired the knowledge set out in the Day Skipper Course are unlikely to be able to assimilate all the subjects covered in this advanced course in the time available.

Following on from this course you will have the opportunity to put these newfound skills into practice on a five-day RYA Yachtmaster Preparation Coastal Skipper Practical Course. Several courses are arranged by Sussex Yacht Club through our partners at Port Hamble Marina for the spring in the Solent.

Pre Course Experience: Day Skipper Shorebased course

Course Duration: 48 hours plus 3 exams

Times: 6 x Saturdays (09:00 -17:00)

Dates: 21st November 2026, 5th & 19th December 2026, 9th, 23rd & 30th January 2027