Master navigation, meteorology, seamanship, and collision regulations with Palma Sea School. From essential classroom foundations like RYA Day Skipper Theory to advanced celestial navigation in RYA Yachtmaster® Ocean, as well as flexible online learning modules, build the theoretical confidence required to skipper safely worldwide.
Choose a theory course tailored to your knowledge level; from essential navigation basics to professional certifications!
595 €The Day Skipper Theory course is an integral part of the overall cruising scheme. It is an essential building block of knowledge for those wishing to progress to the Day Skipper practical course.
A comprehensive introduction to cruising for inexperienced skippers. This course equips you with enough knowledge to navigate around familiar waters by day. A basic knowledge of lights is also included to introduce you to night cruising.
899 €The RYA Yachtmaster Coastal and Offshore Theory course is a comprehensive and advanced program focused on navigation and meteorology, designed for individuals pursuing the Yachtmaster Coastal and Offshore Certificate.
Our experienced instructors provide in-depth instruction on chart plotting, steering courses, secondary ports, tidal calculations, weather systems, and collision regulations. This 6 day course is structured to ensure thorough understanding, culminating in three exam papers to evaluate your proficiency.
1.195 €Learn to navigate the open ocean using the sun, moon, planets, and stars. Our expert instructor will guide you step by step, ensuring you understand not just how but why celestial navigation works—so you can confidently apply it on board.
This course covers passage planning, astro-navigation, global meteorology, and the practical use of a sextant to solve the mysteries of traditional navigation. The RYA Yachtmaster Ocean certificate is a prerequisite for MCA’s Chief Mate, Master 500, and Master 3000 qualifications.
Study at your own pace from anywhere in the world with interactive RYA shorebased training.
From £295Complete your RYA shorebased theory qualifications online with comprehensive e-learning packages and full instructor support available whenever you need guidance.
| RYA Day Skipper Online | £295.00 |
| RYA Coastal Skipper / Yachtmaster Offshore Online | £325.00 |
| Combined RYA Day Skipper & Yachtmaster Offshore | £440.00 |
| RYA/MCA Yachtmaster Ocean Online | £295.00 |
| Combined Yachtmaster Offshore & Yachtmaster Ocean | £440.00 |
A radio is an important piece of safety equipment on board and it is vital to understand the correct procedures. The Short Range Certificate is the minimum qualification required by law to control the operation of VHF and VHF Digital Selective Calling (DSC) equipment on any British flagged vessel voluntarily fitted with a radio either fixed or hand held.
The RYA Professional Practices and Responsibilities (PPR) course is a compulsory online course for students applying for a Commercial Endorsement.