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RYA Coastal Skipper/Yachtmaster theory course

Learn the advanced skills and techniques needed to skipper coastal passages by day and night on this 6 day intensive course.

About the course

This classroom-based course is aimed at candidates for the Coastal Skipper practical course and Yachtmaster Offshore exam. 

During the course you’ll cover: 

  • revision of the Day Skipper Shorebased course 
  • position fixing, course shaping and plotting
  • tidal knowledge
  • use of almanacs and admiralty publications
  • electronic position finding equipment
  • taking and interpreting forecasts
  • plotting weather systems
  • weather predictions using a barometer

Required experience 

Knowledge to the level of Day Skipper Shorebased course.

Dates and times

We are able to offer a discount to our members and students to complete this course online with urban truant. For more information please see Urban Truant discounts page.

All courses run from 9am to 5pm.

Autumn 2024

Spring 2025

Autumn 2025

Autumn 2024

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Friday 4 October 2024

Spring 2025

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Friday 28 March 2025

Autumn 2025

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Friday 17 October 2025

Autumn 2024

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Saturday 5 October 2024

Spring 2025

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Saturday 29 March 2025

Autumn 2025

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Saturday 18 October 2025

Autumn 2024

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Sunday 6 October 2024

Spring 2025

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Sunday 30 March 2025

Autumn 2025

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Sunday 19 October 2025

Autumn 2024

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Friday 18 October 2024

Spring 2025

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Friday 4 April 2025

Autumn 2025

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Friday 24 October 2025

Autumn 2024

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Saturday 19 October 2024

Spring 2025

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Saturday 5 April 2025

Autumn 2025

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Saturday 25 October 2025

Autumn 2024

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Sunday 20 October 2024

Spring 2025

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Sunday 6 April 2025

Autumn 2025

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Sunday 26 October 2025

Prices

Our courses are available to everyone, but Southampton Sport members can book at a discounted rate.

Membership type

Cost

Membership type

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Southampton Sports Membership

Cost

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£276

Membership type

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Mayflower Member, Sports Pass or Non-Member

Cost

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£460

Booking a course

Cancelling or rescheduling a course

You can cancel or reschedule a booking by contacting the Jubilee Sports Centre. Your options depend on how much notice you give us. Notice periods are based on the date of your booking, not on the start time.

Notice given

Refund options

Notice given

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7 days or more

Refund options

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Full refund or reschedule to another date

Notice given

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Between 48 hours and 7 days

Refund options

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Full refund if you present a doctor’s note stating why you can't complete your booking

Notice given

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Less than 48 hours

Refund options

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No refund available

When we might cancel your booking

We might need to cancel a booking if:

  • the weather means we cannot safely run a course
  • staff members are sick and their absence cannot be covered
  • we cannot meet our minimum student-instructor ratio

If we need to cancel your booking, we’ll always try to give you at least 24 hours' notice. We’ll also offer to reschedule your booking.

Location

We will confirm the location when you book.