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RYA / YA Theory CoursesThese courses are designed to give you the background theory knowledge for safe sailing. Courses are all based on the RYA and Yachting Australia syllabus and will equip you for all your practical training including Yachtmaster. The certificates are issued jointly by the Royal Yachting Association and Yachting Australia and are recognised internationally
New Internet Online Course DeliveryYou can complete all your theory requirements to yachtmaster offshore through a recognised RYA/YA internet online learning program. This is the only internet recognised course in Australia and means you can study anywhere you can get access to the internet and a table. On satisfactory completion of the assessment papers you will obtain either your RYA/YA Day Skipper or RYA/YACoastal skipper theory certificate depending on the course you have enrolled in. How it WorksOnce you enrol we will send you a theory pack with practice charts, practice Almanac, course notes and RYA Day Skipper theory text. We also send you a password and site link to the online course. When you receive your kit you can register online and complete a series of 12 exercises. You complete the exercises on line and get immediate feedback working at your own pace. Each exercise includes animated demonstrations and worked through examples. Your results are also sent to a Yachtmaster instructor who will monitor your progress and provide feedback. You can get in touch with your instructor either by telephone or email. When you have completed the exercises you do two assessment papers which we can arrange to be done at your location or here with us. You will need access to a large table for chart work, Breton chart protractor and a pair of dividers. We can provide the protractor and dividers. Online courses are conveinient and you can work at your own pace. We are never very far away to help you through it. See the live online demonstration belowOnline theory course demonstrations Click Below for samplesEstimated Position - how we calculate where we are when tide has pushed us off course Tidal Curve - Shows how to calculate tide heights for different times of the day Our on line course can be found at www.gtec.gi/chardonnay_day_skipper.aspx
Day Skipper TheoryThe course covers:
Inclusions
Cost per person: $640 online Combine with day skipper ptactical for $1695 (skippers package)
2009 Recession Special: Online Day Skipper Theory and five days Day Skipper Practical Sailing or Online Coastal Skipper/Yachtmaster theory and Coastal Skipper Practical $1695.
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2009 Recession Special: Online Day Skipper Theory and five days Day Skipper Practical Sailing or Online Coastal Skipper/Yachtmaster theory and Coastal Skipper Practical $1690.
RYA Ocean Yachtmaster Theory
Previous experience Required:
Navigation theory to Coastal Skipper standard and reasonable mathematical skills
This course covers the theory of astro navigation using sun and star sights to fix a vessels position . You will learn about the sextant and about use of almanacs. The course provides you with the navigational knowledge to undertake the yachtmaster ocean required and oral examination. You must have completed your Yachtmaster Offshore prior to undertaking the practical passage.
Expressions of interest are being taken for this course to be held over two weekends starting Friday evenings in Bunbury. The course will be held in mid February 2010r and is being undertaken through our sister school Allabroad Sailing.
The course covers:
- Use of Sextants
- Sun sights
- Star sights
- Use of Almanacs
Cost:
$875.00 includes course notes
Diesel Engine Maintenance
Previous Experience Required: None
This one day course reviews the main systems of a marine diesel engine. It will teach you simple steps to prevent mechanical breakdown at sea and fix problems that do not require workshop support. Mechanical failure is the main cause of sea rescue call out to yachts and motor cruisers.It is costly and preventable so make sure you dont have to put out the call for help!
Ability After Course: To be able to carry out basic preventative maintenance checks on a marine diesel engine and to assess and fix basic problems at sea
Duration: 1 day
The course covers:
- Principles of an engine
- The four-stroke cycle
- The fuel system
- The cooling systems
- The air systems
- Engine electrical systems
- Spares & tool requirements
- Servicing
- Fault finding
Inclusions
RYA Diesel Engine course kit including
- Diesel Engine practical course notes
- Course completion certificate
Cost : $270.00 per person
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Courses valid for 12 months. Refunds are not available. Please note that prices are subject to change without notice. Please call us on 08 97 217664 or email us at helen@swyachtcharters.com.au if you would like more information.
Radar
Previous Experience Required: None
The course will show you how to use small boat radar to assist decision-making in navigation, pilotage and collision avoidance.
Ability After Course: To be able to use a radar system on a small vessel to perform basic navigation, pilotage and collision avoidance
Duration: 1 Day
Previous Experience Required: None.
Follows the syllabus of the Marine Operators Certificate of Proficiency as provided by the Office of Maritime Communications. Includes "hands on" a DSC set in the classroom. We can recommend OMC material that can be read prior to the course if reequired.
Ability After Course: To be able to operate, transmit and recieve on HF and VHF radios
Duration: 8 hours, either day or over two evenings 6pm - 10pm.
There is a course exam at the end of the session, this is sent to the OMC for marking, they then issue the certificate. Please allow 10-14 days for receipt of this.
The Course covers:
- Switching on & setting up
- Refining the picture
- Understanding what the your seeing
- Fixing position by radar
- Pilotage by radar
- Collision avoidance
- Use of radar reflectors
Inclusions
- RYA Course Book
- Course Completion Certificate
Cost: $270 per person
| 29th August 2009 | 24th October 2009 |
VHF/HF Radio
Marine Radio Operators Certificate of Proficiency
Previous Experience Required: None.
This course covers Marine Operators Certificate of Proficiency as provided by the Office of Maritime Communications. It includes practical use of a DSC VHF radio.
Ability After Course: To be able to operate HF and VHF radios
Duration: 8 hours, either day or over two evenings 6pm - 10pm.
There is a course exam at the end of the session. The exam is marked externally and your license issued on succesful completion
The course covers:
- Legal Responsibilities
- Standard Operating procedures
- Distress Calls
- Urgency and Safety Calls
- EPIRBS
- Search and Rescue Responsibilities
- Radio Troubleshooting
- Digital Selective Calling
Dates
| 30 August 2009 | 17th October 2009 |
Inclusions:
Radio Operators Handbook, Marine Radio Operators Certificate of Proficiency exam and license fee.
Cost: $ 220.00
NOTE: All courses are subject to minimum numbers
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