This course is an in-depth navigation and theory programme designed to prepare you for advanced sailing challenges and the MCA Yachtmaster exam. Whether you choose to complete it online or in the classroom, it’s tailored to equip you with essential knowledge for confident and safe navigation.
In this course, you'll explore advanced navigation topics to build your confidence in planning and executing passages. The syllabus covers critical areas such as chart work, tidal calculations, and meteorology, essential for safe coastal and offshore sailing. Through a blend of theory and practical exercises, you’ll use training charts, almanacs, and other resources to simulate real-world scenarios.
Classroom courses run over six intensive days with direct instructor guidance, while online participants benefit from 24/7 support, allowing for flexible study over six months. Expect to deepen your understanding of collision regulations, electronic navigation tools, and safety procedures, including liferaft use, lifejacket protocols, and emergency communication. You’ll also prepare for three final assessments focusing on chart work, meteorology, and general knowledge.
Courses can be completed at our centre, an ideal place to develop your skills with its excellent facilities and convenient location in Barcelona.
Alternatively, the online option lets you study from the comfort of your own home while still accessing expert support.
Participants should have a solid understanding of navigation and basic sailing theory, such as that gained from the RYA Day Skipper Theory.
Our team of qualified, English-speaking instructors combines expertise with a friendly approach to make your learning enjoyable and engaging. With consistently maintained boats chosen for their performance and stability, you’ll train in comfort whether online or in person.
Additionally, our centre offers great conditions, including reliable winds and abundant sunshine, creating the perfect environment for advanced sailing courses.
Yes, it is highly recommended to complete this theory course before attempting the Yachtmaster exam. The course covers crucial topics like traditional navigation, tides, collision regulations, and meteorology, all of which will significantly help you in the exam.
It is especially beneficial for practicing chart work and understanding the complexities of tidal calculations and weather patterns.
The Yachtmaster exam consists of three parts: chart work, meteorology, and general knowledge. You can take the exams from home if you're not using the Yachtmaster for commercial purposes.
However, if you intend to use the Yachtmaster certification for commercial use, the exams must be taken at our centre.
Both the online and classroom courses cover the same content and lead to the same qualification. The classroom course is completed over six consecutive days, providing face-to-face instruction and more structured support.
The online course offers greater flexibility, with six months to complete the material at your own pace. You will also receive 24/7 access to online instructor support during the online course.
The course fee includes access to the full syllabus, either for six days in the classroom or six months of online learning. You will receive a navigation pack (which includes training charts, a handbook, an almanac, and a plotter).
Online participants can access 24/7 instructor support. Postage for the navigation pack is at an additional cost.
The classroom course runs for six days, with each day packed with intensive learning.
If you choose the online course, you will have six months to complete the material at your own pace, making it suitable for those with other commitments.
Yes, it is recommended that participants have prior sailing knowledge, such as the RYA Day Skipper Theory, to ensure you are familiar with basic navigation and safety concepts.
The course will build on this foundation with more advanced topics.
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About the centre
Barcelona
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