RYA theory courses for navigation and seamanship. From basic to advanced sailing tuition.
The range of RYA theory courses for navigation and seamanship have been created to teach you the art of navigation. Topics auch as pilotage, passage planning and meteorology are also covered. The RYA theory courses complement the various RYA practical training courses that Grenada Bluewater Sailing offers.
These high quality shore-based courses equip both sail and power boat users with enough knowledge to confidently take charge of a vessel. Whether you are a complete novice or an experienced sailor, there are RYA theory courses designed to suit you. The next step is to attend an RYA practical course to put these skills into action around the breath-taking Grenadines.
RYA Theory Courses with Grenada Bluewater Sailing:
Essential Navigation and SeamanshipNavigation and safety awareness for new, inexperienced or rusty skippers and crew |
Day SkipperA comprehensive introduction to cruising for inexperienced skippers |
Coastal Skipper/ Yachtmaster OffshoreAdvanced training for more experienced skippers |
Yachtmaster OceanUnravel the mysteries of astro navigation and ocean passage making |
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| Pre-course experience | None | Some experience on the water is desirable | Day Skipper shore-based | Coastal and offshore sailing |
| Assumed knowledge | None | None | Navigation to Day Skipper shore-based standard | Navigation to Coastal Skipper/ Yachtmaster Offshore shore-based standard |
| Minimum duration | 16 hours | 40 hours with 2 exam papers | 40 hours with 3 exam papers | 40 hours with 1 exam paper |
| Minimum age | None | None | None | None |
| Course content | An introduction to navigation and safety | Basic seamanship and navigation | Offshore and coastal navigation, pilotage, coastal and offshore passages | Astro navigation, ocean meteorology |
| Ability after course | Basic knowledge of navigation and safety | Background knowledge to skipper a small yacht in familiar waters by day | Background knowledge to skipper a yacht on coastal passages by day and night | Background knowledge to skipper a yacht on ocean passages |
Grenada Bluewater Sailing offers premium RYA theory courses from the beautiful Caribbean base of Grenada.
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