The
South of France
Sea School

This six day advanced course in navigation and meteorology is suitable for students who have already completed the Day Skipper theory course or who have a strong knowledge of navigation and seamanship. The course includes three exam papers.

Class sizes are limited to six persons for a friendly environment to ensure you get the best from the course. All course materials are provided.

To attend the course you must have a good working knowledge of navigation to the level of RYA Dayskipper Theory and have a sound knowledge of the IRPCS

The scheme is accredited by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency and is emulated throughout the world. The certificates of competence are required by commercial yacht skippers on UK registered sailing and motor vessels under 24 metres and as entry to proffesional yachting qualifications. Additionally, many recreational sailors take RYA Yachtmaster® exams as a measure of their competence.

Dates:

13th - 18th October 08

10th - 15th November 08

1st - 6th December 08

Venue: Beaulieu sur Mer
Other courses by arrangement for group bookings (two or more persons)

Course Syllabus

• Position Fixing
• Tides & Tidal Streams, cause and effects
• IALA Bouyage, Light Characteristics
• Pilotage
• Meteorology
• Passage Planning
• IRPCS
• GPS & Chart Plotters
• Estimated Position & Course to Steer

Please do not hesitate to contact us for further information.