RYA Theory Courses
Study the essential theory side to sailing
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Skippers Online RYA Theory Courses
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Classroom Based Theory Courses
Pricing
20% OFF ALL ONLINE TRAINING! DISCOUNT CODE – FS2020
(offer does not include Face to Face Theory Days and can not be used in conjunction or with any other FlexiSail Training)
Skippers Online Day Skipper Theory Course – £295 (inc. P&P)
Skippers Online Coastal Skipper/ Yachtmaster Theory Course – £315 (inc. P&P)
Skippers Online Combined Day Skipper & Coastal Skipper/ Yachtmaster Theory Course – £490 (inc. P&P)
Skippers Online RYA/MCA Yachtmaster Ocean Theory Course – £295 (inc. P&P)
Skippers Online Chartplotter & Dividers Pack – £28 (inc. P&P)
CONTACT US FOR DISCOUNT WHEN PURCHASING MORE THAN ONE TRAINING PACKAGE. 20% OFF 2nd, 3rd… PACKAGES WHEN BOUGHT TOGETHER.
Day Skipper Theory Course
The Day Skipper Theory course is essential for anyone who is new to sailing and looking to do their Day Skipper Practical course for either Sail or Power.
Find out more about this course here
We offer to those who have purchased an RYA Day Skipper Theory online course through FlexiSail, a discounted rate to attend one of our Face to Face Theory days at the FlexiSail HQ in Lymington with one of our Yachtmaster Instructors. Normal Price £85 discounted Price £60.
The online course is provided by Skippers Online, all you need to get started is your email address. Skippers Online will send you the course materials to go with the interactive online course content, they will also assign you a personal tutor. The final exam is done online.
* This course requires internet access, but course materials can be downloaded for offline study on iPad’s and Android devices.
You will need a Portland Plotter and Dividers to do the practical exercises for all theory courses. These can be bought from any chandlery, online or through Skippers Online when you book your course.
Coastal Skipper / Yachtmaster Theory
For those looking to do their Coastal Skipper or above, the Coastal Skipper/ Yachtmaster Theory course ensures that they have the background knowledge required to pass the practical courses.
Find out more about this course here
We offer to those who have purchased an RYA Day Skipper Theory online course through FlexiSail, a discounted rate to attend one of our Face to Face Theory days at the FlexiSail HQ in Lymington with one of our Yachtmaster Instructors. Normal Price £85 discounted Price £60.
As with the Day Skipper Theory course above, this course is provided through Skippers Online. All course materials are included and the online content can be downloaded for offline study. You will be assigned a personal tutor to guide you through the course and the final exam.
Please note that you will need a Portland Plotter and Dividers to do the practical exercises for this course. These can be bought from any chandlery, online or through Skippers Online.
Ocean Yachtmaster Theory
The ultimate backup is a sextant, accurate timepiece, nautical almanac and a set of, what are known as “sight reduction tables”. However whilst the process of translating a sextant sight into a position line is straightforward it is quite challenging to get to grips with. Unlike classroom training, where time is limited and students progress at different rates, online learning allows you to participate in lessons as many times as you wish. rewind and replay. You can also repeat exercises and, if you struggle to get to the correct answer, we’ll guide you through step-by-step.
RYA/MCA Yachtmaster Ocean Shorebased course comprises 13 online lessons and numerous self-assessment exercises.
- Introduction & Basic Astro Navigation Theory
- Using a Sextant
- Meridian Passage
- Sun Sights
- Plotting Your Position
- Planet Sights
- Moon Sights
- Star Sights
- Latitude by Polaris (The Pole Star)
- Compass Check by Sun’s Amplitude
- Ocean Weather & Tropical Storms
- Passage Planning
- Satellite, HF communications and obtaining weather data
Classroom Based Theory
FlexiSail can offer advice and discounts on classroom based theory training. Whether you are starting off on our Day Skipper Theory or taking the next step and embarking on your Coastal Skipper / Yachtmaster theory, there are options to suit everyone.
Our partnered training schools offer classroom based theory over 5 / 6 consecutive days. Contact us for further information.
You might like to carry out your theory training from home! This is also an option and great for those wishing to perhaps do it either as a group or specifically tailored to certain dates.
Contact the office to discuss options regarding classroom based theory.
Office – 01590 688 008 or [email protected]
