Theory Courses

Essential Navigation and Seamanship

A sound introduction to coastal navigation covered over five evening sessions. Feel confident navigating in all conditions with chart, pencil, rulers and dividers plus electronic aids such as GPS and plotters.
Cost: Members $290 / Non Members $300
Upcoming Soon online: enquire here

Marine Radio Certificate

Are you using your marine radio without being qualified? Gain the Marine Radio Operators Certificate of Proficiency (MROCP). This certificate is required for all people using VHF and HF Marine radios, some racing categories and commercial qualifications.
Cost: Members $220 / Non Members $260
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Day Skipper Theory

The CYCSA Marine Academy is a RYA/ YA Shorebased Training Centre. Our Day Skipper Theory has been broken into 2 managable parts. To complete Day Skipper theory you will need to do both Navigation and Seamanship and Safety. For more information on RYA/YA training contact us
Discount on enroling in both course

Day Skipper - Theory Full Course 14-May-2012

Seamanship & Safety - 5 weeks
This course covers the basics of seamanship, weather forecasting and meteorology tides, collision regulations, construction, parts and equipment of a cruising boat, emergency and safety procedures including distress calls,use of flares, safety harnesses, lifejackets and liferafts
Starts 14th May

Day Skipper - Seamanship & Safety 14-May-2012

Navigation - 9 weeks
This course covers the essentials of coastal navigation and pilotage, chartwork, electronic charts, position fixing and plotting a course to steer .
Starts 15th May

Day Skipper - Navigation 15-May-2012