Grenada Bluewater Sailing offers the full selection of RYA navigation courses. These fully supported courses are designed to meet each level of boating experience – from novice sailor through to experienced skipper. Compare the courses to find out which one is right for you.
RYA Navigation Courses: Which one?
RYA Essential Navigation & Seamanship
If you are a beginner or haven’t sailed for a long time then this is the course to join. Over 16 hours you are introduced to basic navigation and safety procedures. This RYA navigation course complements the RYA Competent Crew practical course.
RYA Day Skipper Theory
Interested in becoming a cruising skipper? This comprehensive course will give you the knowledge required to safely sail a small yacht in familiar waters by day. It is designed to be taken prior to the RYA Day Skipper practical course so you can put your knowledge into action with our RYA instructors on hand.
RYA Coastal Skipper/ Yachtmaster Offshore Theory
Advanced skippers will benefit greatly from this RYA navigation course. If you cruise on your own boat and would like that extra bit of navigation know-how, or, are planning on gaining your RYA Coastal Skipper or Yachtmaster certification then this course is right for you.
RYA Yachtmaster Ocean Theory
Planning an ocean voyage or a transatlantic crossing? Be prepared with this advanced RYA navigation course and learn the techniques of astro-navigation and ocean passage planning before you go with our RYA examiner. For further information on this course please refer to our detailed blog post.
RYA Navigation Courses: Schedule & Cost
Grenada Bluewater Sailing runs theory courses each month throughout the year. Check our online schedule to find dates for RYA navigation courses. We are very flexible when it comes to travel arrangements. If you don’t see the appropriate theory course scheduled during your travel dates then please contact us and we will book one in for you!
RYA Essential Navigation & Seamanship – £260.00pp (minimum of 2 people)
RYA Day Skipper Theory – £650.00pp
RYA Coastal Skipper/Yachtmaster Offshore Theory – £750.00pp
RYA Yachtmaster Ocean Theory – £600.00pp
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The RYA says:
Our RYA navigation courses and seamanship theory are designed to help you unravel the mysteries of navigation, pilotage, passage planning and meteorology. They are great as stand alone courses, but also complement our various practical training courses. Whether you are a sailor or a motor boater, our shorebased courses equip would-be and experienced skippers with enough knowledge, at least in theory, to go afloat and take charge of a yacht.
RYA Navigation Courses: Quick Reference
ESSENTIAL NAVIGATION AND SAFETYNavigation 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 shorebased | Coastal and offshore sailing |
| Assumed knowledge | None | None | Navigation to Day Skipper shorebased standard | Navigation to Coastal Skipper/ Yachtmaster Offshore shorebased 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 |