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

The RYA Yachtmaster Course is a preparaion course for the RYA Yachtmaster Exam. Candidates for the yachtmaster exam will be examined skippering offshore passages by day or night. The RYA Yachtmaster course is for the more experienced Coastal Skipper and can do the same things more smoothly, for longer periods and in more challenging conditions. At the start of the RYA Yachtmaster Course the instructor will assess candidates ability and instruct in the areas required to pass the RYA yachtmaster examination. During the RYA Yachtmaster Course the instructor will breif you and give candidates time to practise. Candidates for the RYA Yachtmaster exam should have a knowlege of navigation theory to RYA Coastal Skipper/Yachtmaster level and a thorough knowledge of the Collision Regulations.

Course Structure

• IRPCS

• Safety

• Boat handling

• General seamanship and maintenance

• Responsibilities of the skipper

• Navigation

• Meteorology

• passage planning

• man overboard recovery

• close quarters handling

• skippering techniques

• navigation in restricted visibility

• pilotage and knowledge of the International Collision Regulations

Useful Information

Price includeds all food eaten onboard, fuel and mooring costs, waterproofs are available to hire for £15 a set. Log book provided on Competent Crew course, is available to purchase on all other courses.

You will need to bring a sleeping bag and pillow if required. Typically 1-2 meals are eaten ashore and you should bring funds to cover these.

Previous experience required

2500 logged miles, 50 days at sea, 5 Days as skipper, 5 passages of over 60 miles including 2 over night and 2 as skipper. In addition a VHF operators certificate and a first aid certificate.