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 with sufficient experience and sea time forming the eligibility criteria for taking the Yachtmaster™ exam. The Yachtmaster Offshore or Coastal Motor exam preparation week provides five days of practical boat handling and revision of the theory with all aspects of the examination revised. The preparation week is immediately followed by the Yachtmaster Exam organized by us to equip you for your career at sea or for more challenging recreational cruising.

Course Structure

Day 1 - 9:30 - 22:00

Day 2 - 9:30 - 22:00

Day 3 - 9:30 - 22:00

Day 4 - 9:30 - 22:00

Day 5 - 9:30 - 22:00

Useful Information

Rules

Do I need experience to undertake this course? - Yes

Pre-course requirements

- Age: 18 years

- Have the equivalent knowledge to Coastal Skipper/Yachtmaster Theory level

- 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*

- GMDSS short range certificate (SRC) or higher grade of marine certificate

- A valid first aid certificate

Please note the above requirements are for offshore candidates, RYA MCA Yacht Master Coastal candidates will require: 800 miles, 30 days onboard, 2 days as skipper and 12 night hours, this is reduced to 400 miles, 20 days onboard if you have the RYA Coastal Skipper course completion certificate.

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

Please bring your logbook and all supporting paperwork with you, you will need to show this to the examiner. The examiner will join the boat on the last day of your prep week, this is normally the Friday after/early evening.

What To Bring

Please pack a small soft bag to include all you will need to stay on board for 4 day, 3 nights, including bedding.

Soft soled shoes (not black soles please!). Ideally “proper” boating shoes or boots. Trainers are a good 2nd best

Woolly-hat, sailing gloves, scarf

Warm clothes to sail in (according to season) Technical fibres (e.g. fleece material) perform substantially better than natural fibres such as cotton or wool as they wick moisture away from the skin and also dry very quickly if they get wet

Sun-hat, sunglasses, sun lotion (at least Factor 20)

Notebook, pen and soft pencil

Foul weather gear (oilskins) (FOC if listed in “what’s included”) if you have them or you can hire them from us for £10 payable in cash when you arrive. Please advise us of your size in advance. Please note that golf, walking and leisurewear are suitable for sailing, but the salt will affect the breathability of the garment.

Passport photo

Copies of all existing certificates including VHF, First Aid and logbook or evidence of recorded miles and sea time.