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

The Coastal Skipper should have the knowledge needed to skipper a yacht on coastal cruises but does not necessarily have the experience needed to undertake longer passages.

Candidates may be asked questions on any part of the syllabus for all practical and shorebased courses up to Coastal Skipper.

Pre-exam requirement

To take the practical examination, candidates must have :

Radio Operators Qualification - a restricted (VHF only) radio operator's certificate or a GMDSS short range certificate or higher grades of marine radio certificate.

First Aid - a valid first aid certificate. First Aid qualifications held by Police, Fire and Armed Services are also acceptable.

Seatime - 800 miles logged within 10 years prior to examination, 30 days living on board, 2 days as skipper and 12 night hours.

For holders of the Coastal Skipper Practical Course Completion Certificate, the seatime requirement is reduced to: 400 miles, 20 days living on board, 12 night hours, 2 days as skipper.

Half the qualifying seatime must have been conducted in tidal waters.

Age limit 17.