{"id":6147,"date":"2019-02-19T17:02:24","date_gmt":"2019-02-19T16:02:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/safe-sailing.com\/?page_id=6147"},"modified":"2021-04-28T11:30:09","modified_gmt":"2021-04-28T09:30:09","slug":"theory-yachtmaster-elearning","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/safe-sailing.com\/fr\/theory-yachtmaster-elearning\/","title":{"rendered":"Theory Yachtmaster eLearning"},"content":{"rendered":"

RYA Yachtmaster eLearning Theory<\/strong><\/h1>\n
Programme de formation et examen en ligne. <\/strong>Tout ce qu’il vous faut pour suivre cette formation, c’est un ordinateur <\/strong>(PC\/Mac\/iPad, etc.) et une connexion Internet.<\/strong><\/h6>\n

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Learning at any time and place.<\/p>\n

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R<\/strong><\/em>YA – Yachtmaster eLearning Theory Course: <\/strong> <\/em>an advanced course that builds on the knowledge gained on the shorebased Day Skipper course<\/a><\/span>. <\/em><\/em><\/h4>\n

It is aimed at sailors and motor boaters who are looking to undertake more complex passages perhaps offshore or at night. This course is a must for those looking to work towards taking the RYA Coastal Skipper or Yachtmaster Offshore practical exams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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Course details<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/th>\n

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Pre-Course Experience<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Knowledge to Day Skipper Shorebased standard. Practical sailing experience is desirable, as this provides invaluable context to the subjects you\u2019re learning.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Assumed Knowledge<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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A basic knowledge of navigation, tides, meteorology and safety theory.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Student Instructor Ratio<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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You will be assigned a dedicated RYA Yachtmaster Instructor to answer your questions.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Duration<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Study time required about 50 hours, plus two exams<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Course Content<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Position fixing<\/p>\n

Course shaping and plotting<\/p>\n

Tidal knowledge<\/p>\n

Use of almanacs and Admiralty publications<\/p>\n

Electronic position finding equipment<\/p>\n

Taking and interpreting forecasts<\/p>\n

Plotting weather systems<\/p>\n

Safety equipment and procedure<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Ability after Course<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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The background knowledge needed to skipper a yacht on coastal passages by day and night. The holder of this certificate can go on to work towards their Coastal Skipper practical course or Yachtmaster\u2122 qualification’s<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Syllabus<\/strong> RYA Yachtmaster eLearning Course:<\/strong> This is an advanced course in navigation and meteorology for candidates for the Coastal Skipper and Yachtmaster Offshore Certificate. The syllabus makes some provision 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.<\/h4>\n

1. Position <\/p>\n

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  • Dead reckoning and estimated position <\/span><\/li>\n
  • Satellite-derived position <\/span><\/li>\n
  • Use of waypoints to fix position <\/span><\/li>\n
  • Radar fixes <\/span><\/li>\n
  • Techniques of visual fixing <\/span><\/li>\n
  • Fixes using a mixture of position lines <\/span><\/li>\n
  • Relative accuracy of different methods of position fixing <\/span><\/li>\n
  • Area of uncertainty <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    2. The magnetic compass <\/p>\n

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    • Allowance for variation <\/li>\n
    • Change of variation with time and position <\/li>\n
    • Causes of deviation <\/li>\n
    • Swing for deviation (but not correction) <\/li>\n
    • Allowance for deviation <\/li>\n
    • Different types of compass <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      3. Tides <\/p>\n

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      • Causes of tide \u2013 Springs and Neaps <\/li>\n
      • Tide tables \u2013 sources <\/li>\n
      • Tidal levels and datum <\/li>\n
      • Standard and secondary ports <\/li>\n
      • Tide anomalies (Solent, etc.) <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        4. Tidal Streams <\/p>\n

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        • Sources of tidal information <\/li>\n
        • Tidal stream information in sailing directions and Yachtsmen\u2019s Almanacs <\/li>\n
        • Allowance for tidal streams in computing a course to steer <\/li>\n
        • Tide rips, overfalls and races <\/li>\n
        • Tidal observation buoys, beacons etc. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          5. Buoyage <\/p>\n

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          • IALA system buoyage in Region A <\/li>\n
          • Limitations of buoys as navigational aids <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

            6. Lights <\/p>\n

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            • Characteristics <\/li>\n
            • Ranges \u2013 visual, luminous and nominal <\/li>\n
            • Rising and dipping distances <\/li>\n
            • Light lists <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

              7. Pilotage <\/p>\n

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              • Harbour regulations and control signals <\/li>\n
              • Methods of pre-planning <\/li>\n
              • Clearing lines <\/li>\n
              • Use of soundings <\/li>\n
              • Transits and leading lines <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                 8. GPS and chart plotters <\/p>\n

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                • Principles of operation and limitations of use <\/li>\n
                • Raster and vector charts <\/li>\n
                • Datum <\/li>\n
                • Importance of confirmation of position by an independent source and keeping a separate record of position <\/li>\n
                • Importance of paper charts <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                  9. Echo sounders <\/p>\n

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                  • Principles of operation and limitations of use <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                    10. Logs (speed and distance measuring) <\/p>\n

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                    • Principles of operation limitations of use <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                      11. Deck log <\/p>\n

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                      • Importance of log as yacht\u2019s official document <\/li>\n
                      • Layout of log, hourly and occasional entries <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                        12. Meteorology <\/span><\/p>\n

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                        • Basic terms, the Beaufort scale b. Air masses c. Cloud types d. Weather patterns associated with pressure and frontal systems e. Sources of weather forecasts f. Ability to interpret a shipping forecast, weatherfax and weather satellite information g. Land and sea breezes h. Sea fog i. Use of barometer as a forecasting aid <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                          13. Rules of the Road <\/p>\n

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                          • A sound knowledge of the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, except Annexes 1 and 3 <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                            14. Safety at Sea <\/p>\n

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                            • Personal safety, use of lifejackets, safety harnesses and lifelines <\/li>\n
                            • Fire prevention and fire fighting <\/li>\n
                            • Distress signals <\/li>\n
                            • Coastguard and Boat Safety Scheme <\/li>\n
                            • Preparation for heavy weather <\/li>\n
                            • Liferafts and helicopter rescue <\/li>\n
                            • Understanding of capabilities of vessel and basic knowledge of stability <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                              15. Navigation in restricted visibility<\/p>\n

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                              • Precautions to be taken in fog <\/li>\n
                              • Limitations to safe navigation imposed by fog <\/li>\n
                              • Navigation in poor visibility <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                                16. Passage planning <\/p>\n

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                                • Preparation of charts and notebook for route planning and making, and use at sea <\/li>\n
                                • Customs regulations as they apply to yachts <\/li>\n
                                • Routine for navigating in coastal waters <\/li>\n
                                • Strategy for course laying <\/li>\n
                                • Use of waypoints and routes <\/li>\n
                                • Use of weather forecast information for passage planning strategy <\/li>\n
                                • Sources of local and national regulations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                                  Our RYA Shorebased training centre partner Swiss Maritime Academy is based in Switzerland and acts as an agent.  The eLearning courses are conducted by the RYA Training Center Splash Seaschool. Your details are forwarded to Splash Seaschool for further booking formalities.<\/p>\n

                                  Autres formations<\/strong><\/h6>\n
                                  RYA Day Skipper<\/strong><\/h6>\n

                                  \"RYA<\/span><\/p>\n

                                  RYA Day Skipper Course<\/p>\n

                                  RYA Day Skipper is a demanding course for aspiring skippers with some yachting experience and basic navigation and sailing skills.<\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em>This is a hands-on course that is highly recommended for anyone who regularly sails on board a yacht. It\u2019s designed to improve skills and build knowledge of all aspects of life at sea whilst skippering a sailing yacht during short passages.<\/p>\n

                                  RYA Coastal Skipper<\/strong><\/h6>\n

                                  \"RYA<\/span><\/p>\n

                                  RYA Coastal Course<\/p>\n

                                  Advanced skippering techniques for yachtsmen and women with considerable knowledge of sailing and navigation, wanting to undertake coastal passages by day and night.<\/em><\/em>RYA Coastal Skipper is the ideal qualification to follow RYA Day Skipper. It may also form a bridge to a MCA\/RYA Yachtmaster\u2122 examination. It\u2019s designed to give an experienced skipper the confidence to undertake longer and more complex passages which may involve sailing at night or involve watch-keeping systems.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

                                  RYA Yachtmaster eLearning Theory Programme de formation et examen en ligne. Tout ce qu’il vous faut pour suivre cette formation, c’est un ordinateur (PC\/Mac\/iPad, etc.) et une connexion Internet. Learning at any time and place. RYA – Yachtmaster eLearning Theory Course:  an advanced course that builds on the knowledge gained on the shorebased Day Skipper course.  It is […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-6147","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/safe-sailing.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/6147","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/safe-sailing.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/safe-sailing.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/safe-sailing.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/safe-sailing.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=6147"}],"version-history":[{"count":10,"href":"https:\/\/safe-sailing.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/6147\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":11869,"href":"https:\/\/safe-sailing.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/6147\/revisions\/11869"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/safe-sailing.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6147"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}