Yachtmaster Offshore (Full Package, RYA, USCG or other)

The Zero to Hero course offers a reliable, fast-track route to a commercially endorsed RYA Yachtmaster Offshore certificate, a benchmark for professional skippers and a passport to the marine industry. Whether you have gained some sailing experience or are a complete novice to the sport, this course is essential and the first step in planning a career in sailing.

Your RYA course will be on board spacious, well equipped, modern yachts, fully equipped with up to the minute navigation and radar technology. Only five students are enrolled on each yacht and all courses are run by an experienced and fully qualified RYA approved instructor to ensure the highest level of instruction is available to each individual.

Course Structure

15 weeks of intensive training to Commercial Yachtmaster Offshore

Food, accommodation and training materials throughout the entire programme

Additional mile building placements after your course

10-day pre-season training programme with The Yacht Academy

Dedicated industry mentor and advice throughout

Every successful candidate will be provided with a crew training placement and be guaranteed a minimum of 8 weeks work as a flotilla charter Skipper in your first season. It could be much more!

Useful Information

Your Yachtmaster Offshore Training Course

Our RYA Training Partners are among the very best in the industry chosen specifically for their expertise in professional Skipper training to work in the industry. You can choose between UKSA (United Kingdom) or Rock Sailing (Gibraltar) for your course locations.

Training Elements:

Seamanship, mile building and skippering over 60 days afloat, covering a minimum of 2,500 tidal miles and practical experience onboard a range of yachts.

Navigational training from RYA Day Skipper to RYA Yachtmaster Offshore – including radar training in a simulation suite.

Basic engineering and safety training.

Course Qualifications:

RYA/MCA Yachtmaster Offshore (Sail)

RYA Day Skipper Shorebased

RYA/MCA Yachtmaster Shorebased

RYA Short Range Radio

RYA Diesel Engine Maintenance

RYA Powerboat Level 2

MCA STCW 95 Basic Training

Once qualified you will attend pre season training on location in Croatia or Greece with the Yacht Academy before commencing your work placement – including a minimum of 6 weeks work as Skipper within your first season! All food and accommodation is provided throughout.

WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED?

Offshore sailing gear

Transport and flights to Croatia or Greece

Any Exam or Certification fees

Personal Skipper Liability insurance