Next Course:

Wexford RNLI Station

Start date Jan 21st. We are planning to run this course over 8 saturdays (non consective).
Please indicate your interest and we will contact you regarding  details.
Numbers limited please book early to ensure your place.

Contact Dermot : 086 1713800

Sailing Ireland offers the ISA Yachtmaster Coastal & Offshore shorebased navigation courses which is designed to develop a recreational sailor's ability to navigate a sailing or motoryacht on extended  passages by day and by night.

Course Duration

Next course planned  in the Wexford Harbour Boat & Tennis Club. Course will be completed over 8 saturdays. Completion by the end of April. (see upcoming courses page for actual dates) 

Cost of the course is 380 euro per student with a 10% discount for WHBTC members. Sailing Ireland will provide students with the ISA Yachtmaster Coastal student pack at cost. Student numbers are limited in order to assure individual attention as required. This is a very popular and enjoyable course which starts at the basics and works up to the level where the student has the ability to navigate safely and with confidence. No previous knowledge required.

Certification

Students may receive certification when:

• They have attended at least 80% of the course.
  
  They have completed all of the assessment papers to a standard acceptable to the instructor.
  
  They have demonstrated an understanding of the principals taught during the course.

General

The Yachtmaster Coastal or Offshore Shorebased Course Certificates are not prerequisites for the Yachtmaster Coastal or Yachtmaster Offshore certificate examinations; candidates for either of these exams are, however, strongly recommended by thr ISA to undertake the relevent shorebased course or courses.

Course Curriculum

• Chartwork forms a major part of the course and the student will learn how to correctly interpret a chart and to use it for the purpose of safe navigation
• Position fixing, GPS use, clearing lines and navigational marks
• Tides and tidal heights are explained and students will learn how to calculate flows and heights for any location around our coast
• "Rules of the Road" (Collision Regulations) - Right of Way, overtaking rules, give way situations, navigational lights and identifying different types of vessels
• Buoyage systems - port and starboard marks, cardinal marks, special marks. What they mean and correct use around them
• Passage planning and pilotage. How to use the tide to your advantage. Do's and Don'ts of passage making. Calculating a course to steer allowing for tidal flow and windage. Estimating the time required for a passage
• Dead reckoning and Estimated Position. Fixing a position
• Weather - Sources of information. Basic theory, what to expect. Weather Systems and effects
• Safety - Communications. Fire Prevention and fighting. Use of safety equipment. Use of safety devices both electronic and manual. Crew Considerations
• Types of water craft. Limitations of different types of boats
• Safe Boating. Outlines correct procedures when planning a trip. Safety equipment and their use

Student requirements Students are required to use the ISA course pack which contains course notes, workbooks with sample questions, practice charts, course almanac and safety booklet with CD. The course pack can be obtained from the ISA or supplied through your course provider. You will also require a Portland Plotter and dividers along with a soft pencil (2B) , eraser and notebook. Sailing Ireland can provide all of the above at cost.

Experience necessary

Basic sail training preferred but not essential. Upon successful completion of all the elements of the course students will be presented with an ISA Coastal or Offshore Yachtmaster Theory Certificate.

How to book your place

To book your please contact us by phone on +353 (0) 53 913 9163 or by mobile on +353 (0) 86 171 3800