Yachtmaster Offshore - 5 Day Prep/Exam (RYA, USCG or other)

The RYA Yachtmaster™ Offshore Certificate of Competence is a highly regarded worldwide qualification proving the experience and competence of a skipper. Sufficient experience and sea time form the eligibility criteria for taking the Yachtmaster™ exam. The Yachtmaster offshore sail exam preparation week provides five days practical boat handling and revision of the theory with all aspects of the examination organized.

Pre-course requirements

Age: 18 years

Completed Yachtmaster Theory Course

A minimum of 50 days at sea

A minimum of 2,500 logged miles

At least 5 passages over 60 miles measured along the rhumb line from the port of departure to the destination

At least 5 days experience as a skipper (acting as skipper for at least 2 of these passages, including 2 as overnight passages

Note: at least half the mileage and passages must be in tidal water and all qualifying seatime must be within 10 years prior to the exam.

Recommended reading

Seaman’s Guide to the Rules of the Road by JWW Ford

Yachtmaster for Sail and Power by Alison Noice

Bring with you on the day

Protective clothing and equipment (sunscreen)

Life jackets will be provided but feel free to bring your own

Course Details

Duration: five days (there will be at least one night exercise during the course)

Daily start and finish time: 09.30 to variable

Location: Puerto Portals, Mallorca, Spain

Cost: €1449

Cost includes boat, fuel, instructors and IVA

Deposit: €100 (secures place but can be changed to another date)

Exam fees are additional and paid directly to the RYA - currently £210. Examiners expenses and exam fuel costs are shared between the exam candidates.

Certification

The Yachtmaster Offshore Certificate of Competence is awarded on successful completion of practical examination

Post Course

Commercial Endorsement of YM license will require the following

VHF SRC

Medical ML5/ENG1

PPR Pass Certificate

Basic Sea Survival Certificate

First Aid Certificate

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RYA 1 Day Radar Course

RYA 1 Day Diesel Engine Maintenance Course