Fastrack to Yachtmaster™
Fastrack to Yachtmaster™ Offshore provides you with the perfect passage to be the very best. The Fastrack programme takes you from the basics included in the RYA Day Skipper Online Theory Course right through to advanced navigation and passage planning of the worldwide acclaimed qualification of RYA Coastal / Yachtmaster™ Offshore Theory in one package. The Fastrack also includes the SRC/ VHF Online Radio Course.
Enriched Learning Experience
Our Platform uses a mixture of learning techniques to deliver course content. Realistic 3D animations and graphics provide an effective support to your learning. Our courses include over 20+ supporting videos for the key areas of content.
Animations Provided Step by Step
A range of helpful animations enable you to follow key activities, such as tying a bowline.
Videos
Our courses additionally include over 20 easy-to-watch supporting videos designed to strengthen your knowledge in the key areas.
See Key Content in Action
We explain what you need to know - then where possible, we show you how it works in practice. Animations, such as lights and shapes, consolidate your knowledge.
Our Platform
Sailing Course Online is designed to work seamlessly across PCs, Macs, tablets and smart phones enabling you to learn at home or on the move. View a demo of the system for a guided tour of the online portal and all the features.
Course Syllabus
The Fastrack to Yachtmaster™ Offshore course is a bundled product of three other courses:
- RYA Day Skipper Theory Online
- RYA Coastal/Yachtmaster™ Theory Online
- RYA SRC/ Marine Radio VHF
Pre-Course Experience+
Some practical experience is desirable although not essential.
Assumed Knowledge+
A basic knowledge of navigation, tides, meteorology and safety theory.
Student Instructor Ratio+
You will be assigned a dedicated RYA Yachtmaster™ Instructor to answer your questions.
Duration+
- 40hrs online study (Day Skipper)
- 40hrs online study (Coadtal/Yachtmaster)
- 8 hours for SRC / VHF Radio.
Course Content+
- Position fixing
- Course shaping and plotting
- Tidal calculations
- Use of almanacs and Admiralty publications
- Electronic navigation
- Taking and interpreting forecasts
- Plotting weather systems
- Safety equipment and procedure
Ability after Course+
The 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™ qualifications.
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What's Included
Your course will include the following:
- Quality Portland plotter and dividers so you can do your chartwork
- RYA Training charts 3 & 4
- RYA Training Almanac
- RYA Yachtmaster™ Shorebased Notes
- RYA VHF/SRC Handbook
- Access to the RYA Interactive Site for SRC/VHF Course
- RYA Coastal / Yachtmaster™ Electronic Resources Booklet
- RYA Coastal / Yachtmaster™ Electronic Weather Resources Booklet
- RYA Day Skipper Exam
- RYA Coastal Skipper / Yachtmaster™ Offshore Exam
- Unlimited access to Urban Truant's friendly RYA Yachtmaster™ Instructors and RYA Yachtmaster™ Examiners (via in-built messaging system, email, phone, Teams and Zoom)
- All charts, books and equipment are sent by courier on a next day service in your free Urban Truant Navigation bag!
- 12 months course access, with the ability to extend if required.
- Access to the online course after passing your exams, great for revision or as an aide memoire
- All exams are included in the course fee for Day Skipper and Yachtmaster™ (excluded SRC Exam), along with unlimited re takes
- Money-back guarantee
Ready to Get Started?
Sign up now for your course today and you will get immediate access to the online course content. Your Sailing Course Online bag containing everything else you need to do the course will be sent by courier on a next day service (UK). We also offer free worldwide delivery normally on a 2-3 day service.
£440