Course Information: Yachtmasters

About this course

Don't get lost over the horizon! Do you make coastal/offshore passages by sail/motor, fish, dive, surf-board, canoe, jet-ski, windsurf, or have a general interest in the sea or things nautical?

Are you interested in finding out more about navigation, GPS, meteorology, pilotage, collision avoidance rules, passage planning and general seamanship?


Do a professional yacht masters certificate with us. If you are involved in 'on the water' activities, this course will improve your water safety considerably. Holders of an RYA yachtmasters certificate can qualify for reductions on marine insurance and it is easier to chart a boat anywhere in the world.

Excursions to demonstrate how a boat is navigated through the harbour in Middlesbrough will provide an opportunity to apply the theory in practice. Extra charges will apply.



Please note this course will be held on Tuesday 18.00 - 21.00 not Thursday as advertised in the prospectus.
The fee quoted in the prospectus is for two terms £135.00
£67.50 per term.
There are no reduced fees for this course

Detailed information is available from the tutor, David Williams 01642 722452

Course entry requirements

No prior qualifications are necessary. No knowledge is assumed.

What will I learn?

The successful learner will develop enough skill to successfully navigate a boat at sea and have an in depth understanding of safety at sea.

* Navigation
* Course planning
* Fixing your location
* Tides
* Weather
* Safety
* Buoys
* Lights
* Collision regulation
* Tides - port calculations
* Weather - interpreting weather charts, predicting weather fronts.

Assessment and accreditation

Assessment is by 3 external tests and success leads to an RYA Yachtmaster Shorebased certificate from the Royal Yachting Association on behalf of the Department of Transport.

What should I bring?

You are advised to avoid any expenditure on the following items before the course commences. the tutor will give guidance at the first class.

Essential: Assessment pack - £33. Training Almanac - £6.60.
A4 wide-lined pad & 2B pencil.

Optional: Collision Regulations - £9. Portland Plotter - £12
Navigation dividers - £13.
(These costs are approximate, they are not under the control of MAES)
Payment of the above is required on the first or second night.

Who can I talk to to find out more?

Barbara McQueeney 01642 304227 barbara.mcqueeney@mcls.ac.uk

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