Prosailing Malta is a recognised RYA training centre. Our aim at Prosailing Malta is to develop sailing education. We offer a range of RYA courses and the local Transport Malta Basic Seamanship & Boathandlling course, which are suited to meet the the individual needs of all our customers.

Our sailing courses are run on board a Beneteau Oceanis 411 Clipper or Beneteau Oceanis 393, both are medium-sized cruising yacht kitted out specifically for tuition.

Prosailing Malta

The RYA Coastal Skipper / Yachtmaster Theory Course is an advanced course aimed towards students who wish to skipper a yacht on longer coastal passages or who are working towards taking the Coastal Skipper or Yachtmaster Offshore practical exams. It requires knowledge equivalent to the RYA Day Skipper Theory Course and some practical experience is also recommended. The RYA Coastal Skipper / Yachtmaster Theory Course covers : Advanced navigation techniques, Tidal heights including detailed secondary port calculations Tidal Streams GPS and chart plotters Meteorology including weather prediction by observation all of which will be used when planning and undertaking a passage Collision regulations Stability Safety The standard course is run over 6 consecutive days. Towards the end of the course you will be given three assessment papers to complete, the first on meteorology, the second on chart work and the third on the collision regulations on which you will need to get over 80% to pass.

<p>The RYA Coastal Skipper / Yachtmaster Theory Course is an advanced course aimed towards students who wish to skipper a yacht on longer coastal passages or who are working towards taking the Coastal Skipper or Yachtmaster Offshore practical exams. It requires knowledge equivalent to the RYA Day Skipper Theory Course and some practical experience is also recommended. The RYA Coastal Skipper / Yachtmaster Theory Course covers : Advanced navigation techniques, Tidal heights including detailed secondary port calculations Tidal Streams GPS and chart plotters Meteorology including weather prediction by observation all of which will be used when planning and undertaking a passage Collision regulations Stability Safety The standard course is run over 6 consecutive days. Towards the end of the course you will be given three assessment papers to complete, the first on meteorology, the second on chart work and the third on the collision regulations on which you will need to get over 80% to pass.</p>

Coastal Skipper & YachtMaster Offshore Theory

This course is a basic introduction to navigation and safety for anyone new to boating: sailors, power boaters, sea anglers, divers and boat masters. Also useful for experienced dinghy and keel boat sailors and inshore racers. Spend a relaxed 2 days in our spacious classroom with one of our friendly instructors who will guide you through all you need to enhance your boating knowledge. The course covers charts and publications, safety, buoyage, tidal awareness, basic navigation and pilotage, rules of the road, electronic navigation, anchoring, weather forecasts, and passage planning. The aim at the end of the course is to get you to a level where you have a basic awareness and understanding of navigation and safety. Once you have completed your theory we have a full range of practical courses available. Course material supplied by the school and included in the price Training Charts and exercise book.

<p>This course is a basic introduction to navigation and safety for anyone new to boating: sailors, power boaters, sea anglers, divers and boat masters. Also useful for experienced dinghy and keel boat sailors and inshore racers. Spend a relaxed 2 days in our spacious classroom with one of our friendly instructors who will guide you through all you need to enhance your boating knowledge. The course covers charts and publications, safety, buoyage, tidal awareness, basic navigation and pilotage, rules of the road, electronic navigation, anchoring, weather forecasts, and passage planning. The aim at the end of the course is to get you to a level where you have a basic awareness and understanding of navigation and safety. Once you have completed your theory we have a full range of practical courses available. Course material supplied by the school and included in the price Training Charts and exercise book.</p>

RYA Essential Navigation