TheBoatman
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Can anyone tell me the current average cost of a shorebased YM course?
Thanks in advance
Peter.
Thanks in advance
Peter.
YM Shorebased courses
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BrendanS
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Not sure about average, but did a lot of research a couple of years back. Chichester Maritime www.cmonline.co.uk come high recommended by many on these forums (including me), and £245
ShipsWoofy
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How much goes to the RYA, just out of interest
Solitaire
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When I did mine earlier this year the school charged £315 for full 5 days course. I know other schools who charge up to £550. My local adult ed centre was doing it for £120 but it takes about 26 weeks of 2 hours a week. Some schools will offer the course over 3 weekends as well. So answer is, shop around!
As to doing it via correspondence, I personaly wouldn't. You can get a lot more from doing it with other people around and instructor is always on tap. I have a friend of mine who is doing it, originally said he 'd crack it, but is now wishing he'd done it the "proper" way. Still each to their own.
As to doing it via correspondence, I personaly wouldn't. You can get a lot more from doing it with other people around and instructor is always on tap. I have a friend of mine who is doing it, originally said he 'd crack it, but is now wishing he'd done it the "proper" way. Still each to their own.
Solitaire
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How much goes to the RYA, just out of interest
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Very little. The school will buy the certificates from the RYA at a few quid. The school will however pay a recognition fee to the RYA which covers all their respective disciplines.
How much goes to the RYA, just out of interest
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Very little. The school will buy the certificates from the RYA at a few quid. The school will however pay a recognition fee to the RYA which covers all their respective disciplines.
Benbow
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At the risk of sounding awkward..
Why do a shore-based course at all (except for the social aspects!) ?
I read a few books, did loads of practice plotting etc etc until I felt completely comfortable with all aspects of the sylabus. Then I went sailing.
When I finally went for the only bit of paper I have (YM), I did a weeks prep followed by exam, the instructor fell on the floor with horror when I told him that I had NO certificates. All the others had bits of paper coming out of their ears. As it turned out I was actually by far the best of the group at all the 'shorebased' stuff and all 3 of them had done the theory. I just loved the blind nav which I had never been able to seriously try before as I mostly sailed with my kids.
I don't think I am specially intelligent (well, just a bit /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif ) but I was motivated and I had to convince myself not an instructor that I understood each aspect.
Why do a shore-based course at all (except for the social aspects!) ?
I read a few books, did loads of practice plotting etc etc until I felt completely comfortable with all aspects of the sylabus. Then I went sailing.
When I finally went for the only bit of paper I have (YM), I did a weeks prep followed by exam, the instructor fell on the floor with horror when I told him that I had NO certificates. All the others had bits of paper coming out of their ears. As it turned out I was actually by far the best of the group at all the 'shorebased' stuff and all 3 of them had done the theory. I just loved the blind nav which I had never been able to seriously try before as I mostly sailed with my kids.
I don't think I am specially intelligent (well, just a bit /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif ) but I was motivated and I had to convince myself not an instructor that I understood each aspect.
JohnP
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We are part of a Community College in Walsall West Midlands. We charged £94 for the 26 week course which ran from September to last week.
The RYA make their money from the course packs and books.
The RYA make their money from the course packs and books.
AliM
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I think it depends on your background. The aspect people find most difficult is the navigation, tides, secondary ports etc. But if you have a reasonable grasp of maths, or an engineering, technical drawing sort of experience, that's a doddle. In that case you can do the shore-based course by a correspondence course in a couple of months. If your maths is a bit more shaky, you may need more help than you can get from a phone-call or e-mail, so go for an evening course. I did a google and found the cheapest YM theory correspondence course (who happened to be offering two for the price of one at that point), and certainly did not regret it. But there's nothing like getting out on the water and putting it into practice! To answer the original question though, I think I paid about £250.
PhilipStapleton
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Self study is fine if you're that sort of person, but most people learn best in a structured environment. It's also fine if you have plenty of opportunites to get practical experience with someone who knows what they're doing, but if like many people, you are using the RYA scheme to get fun sailing time as well as "bits of paper", then having the shorebased stuff under your belt makes the Day Skipper practical a lot more fun for you and the instructor ... and your fellow day skippers. Otherwise, too much time is spent moored up teaching you the basics of the "paperwork".
The shorebased organisation I teach radar for charges £490 for the 5-day DS Shorebased without accommodation ... the sea school I'm a cruising instructor for charges £425 for the 5-day DS practical all in! Oh the power of market forces!
The shorebased organisation I teach radar for charges £490 for the 5-day DS Shorebased without accommodation ... the sea school I'm a cruising instructor for charges £425 for the 5-day DS practical all in! Oh the power of market forces!
T_S
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Can anyone tell me the current average cost of a shorebased YM course?
Thanks in advance
Peter.
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My advice is to enquire at you local authority Pete....the adult education schemes only cost about £108:00 which a lot better than being ripped off upto £350:00 by the private companys!
Also by attending an evening class once a week through the winter gives you something to do on those wet dark nights and of course in plenty of time with weekends etc to study.
Hope that helps....Dave
Can anyone tell me the current average cost of a shorebased YM course?
Thanks in advance
Peter.
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My advice is to enquire at you local authority Pete....the adult education schemes only cost about £108:00 which a lot better than being ripped off upto £350:00 by the private companys!
Also by attending an evening class once a week through the winter gives you something to do on those wet dark nights and of course in plenty of time with weekends etc to study.
Hope that helps....Dave
powerskipper
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Re: YM Shore based courses
I have taught, evening, weekend and 6 day theory course .
evening courses= very relax, and time to practise.
weekend ones,= tiring, home work to do during the week.
6 days =very tired, home work set for evening depending on how you do. can be mind blowing.
I have taught, evening, weekend and 6 day theory course .
evening courses= very relax, and time to practise.
weekend ones,= tiring, home work to do during the week.
6 days =very tired, home work set for evening depending on how you do. can be mind blowing.
TheBoatman
New member
Sorry Folks!
It's my fault for asking a question without giving the reasons why.
I don't need to do a YM course as I already have a YM Offshore with commercial endosement.
My reason for asking is that my YC is about to offer this course and whilst some figures have been banded about I just wanted to know some approx. prices so that our members paid a reasonable price but were not being "ripped off". After all we are a club and members must derive some benefit from being members.
Thanks for your replies!
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It's my fault for asking a question without giving the reasons why.
I don't need to do a YM course as I already have a YM Offshore with commercial endosement.
My reason for asking is that my YC is about to offer this course and whilst some figures have been banded about I just wanted to know some approx. prices so that our members paid a reasonable price but were not being "ripped off". After all we are a club and members must derive some benefit from being members.
Thanks for your replies!
Peter. /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif