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Basée à Vannes, nous proposons des stages selon la progression de la RYA (Royal Yachting Association), qui prépare les candidats à passer l’examen du Yachtmaster. Les stages du RYA sont reconnus internationalement, pour la qualité et le sérieux des formations proposées. Si vous avez besoin de remise à niveau ou de perfectionnement nous pouvons répondre à toutes vos demandes.

RYA/MCA Yachtmaster Modulable.

Nous proposons un programme modulable selon vos compétences.

Débutant vous pouvez commencer en bas de l’échèlle et faire 15 semaines de formation intensive durant lesquelles vous allez passer toutes les étapes nécessaires au RYA. Vous commencerez avec le Competent Crew et finirez par ‘examen RYA/MCA Yachtmaster Offshore Exam.

Notre formation est intensive et votre progression est constamment surveillée par votre tuteur dédié, avec débriefing détaillé. Ainsi votre plan de formation est ajusté en fonction de vos besoins. Vous acquérrez une base solide avec laquelle vous pouvez évoluer.

Que vous osez un navigateur confirmé ou que vous ayez besoin d’une remise à niveau, c’est là que notre programme modulable joue son rôle en accèdant à l’étape du programme qui convient à vos connaissances préalables. L'approche modulaire s'assure que les compétences acquises à chaque niveau soient consolidées avant de passer à l'étape suivante. 

RYA/MCA Journées d’évaluation Yachtmaster.

Nous vous proposons une journée d’évaluation en conditions réelles pour faire un point sur vos compétences. Sailing School Brittany propose de réaliser une journée de navigation en anglais, dans les conditions de l'examen, avec un skipper Britannique qualifié RYA/MCA Yachtmaster Ocean, RYA/MCA Examinateur avec Carte Professionnelle d’Educateur Sportif. La journée commence à 09h00 et finit vers 21h00. Vous serez mis à l’épreuve et en fin de la journée l’instructeur vous proposera une formation personnalisée selon vos besoins.

Le prix est 200€ ttc. Si à la suite de cette journée, vous réservez une semaine Yachtmaster Prep’ 50€ seront remboursés.

RYA/MCA Yachtmaster Preparation.

Vous êtes un navigateur confirmé avec les exigences préalables à l’examen?

Vous pouvez nous rejoindre pendant une ou deux semaines afin de préparer, d’une manière intensive et tout en anglais, l’examen. Vous serez mis à l’épreuve sur tous les aspects du cursus RYA. Vous aurez la possibilité de réviser la partie théorique du cursus et les exigences du RIPAM. 

Si une bonne maîtrise de l'anglais est préférable, le stage peut être accessible à ceux ayant un anglais scolaire. Nous vous fournissons le vocabulaire et les termes techniques en Anglais indispensables à la réussite de l’examen. Pour le passage de l'examen vous devrez démontrer votre capacité à commander un bateau en mer et répondre à des questions sur une partie quelconque du cursus, une bonne connaissance du Ripam, du balisage et des symboles de la carte marine sont à prévoir. 

Veuillez voir notre page ‘ downloads ’ pour les exigences préalables à l’examen. N’hésitez pas à nous contacter pour de plus amples renseignements.

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How to Become a Yacht Master: A Step-by-Step Guide

Becoming a Yacht Master is an exciting and rewarding journey that allows you to combine your passion for sailing with a promising career path. This comprehensive guide will provide you with the essential steps to becoming a Yacht Master, including understanding the role, meeting prerequisites, obtaining certification, gaining practical experience, advancing your career, and tips for success.

How to Become a Yacht Master in the RYA

To become a Yacht Master in the Royal Yachting Association (RYA), you will need to complete a series of courses and gain the necessary experience.

Here are the steps you can take to become a Yacht Master in the RYA:

• Gain experience : You will need to have a certain amount of experience before you can start working towards your Yacht Master qualification. This usually involves logging a minimum number of sea miles and completing a certain number of hours of helm time.
• Complete the Day Skipper course : This course will teach you the basics of navigation, seamanship, and boat handling. It will also give you an introduction to basic weather forecasting and how to plan a passage. You will need to complete this course before you can progress to the Coastal Skipper and Yacht Master courses.
• Complete the Coastal Skipper course : This course builds on the knowledge and skills gained in the Day Skipper course and focuses on more advanced navigation and boat handling. You will learn about night navigation, pilotage, and passage planning.
• Gain more experience : After completing the Coastal Skipper course, you will need to gain more experience before you can start working towards your Yacht Master qualification. This usually involves logging more sea miles and completing more helm time.
• Complete the Yacht Master theory course : This course covers advanced navigation, meteorology, collision regulations, and safety at sea. It is designed to give you the knowledge required to navigate safely in more challenging conditions.
• Complete the Yacht Master practical exam : This is the final step in becoming a Yacht Master in the RYA. The exam consists of a practical assessment of your boat handling skills, navigation ability, and safety knowledge.

Note that there are different types of Yacht Master qualifications available, depending on the type of vessel you want to operate and the waters you want to sail in. Make sure to choose the qualification that is appropriate for your goals and experience level.

Understanding the Role of a Yacht Master

The Yacht Master is a highly skilled professional responsible for the safe operation and overall management of a yacht. To fully grasp the requirements of this role, it is important to examine both the responsibilities and qualifications involved.

Responsibilities and Duties

Being a Yacht Master comes with a significant set of duties and responsibilities. These include, but are not limited to, ensuring the safety of passengers and crew, managing all onboard operations, maintaining legal and regulatory compliance, and supervising the maintenance and repair of the yacht. Additionally, Yacht Masters often need to act as navigators, assuring the timely arrival at planned destinations while taking into account the weather, sea conditions, and other potential hazards.

Skills and Qualifications

Aspiring Yacht Masters must possess a wide range of skills in order to excel in this demanding profession. Some key qualifications include excellent communication and leadership skills, a strong background in sailing and seamanship, knowledge of navigation and meteorology, mechanical aptitude, and the ability to remain calm under pressure.

Prerequisites for Becoming a Yacht Master

Before starting your journey to become a Yacht Master, you should consider the prerequisites to ensure you are on the right path.

Sailing Experience

Hands-on sailing experience is essential for building the foundation of your Yacht Master career. This includes recreational sailing or working on crewed vessels in various capacities. Many aspiring Yacht Masters begin by obtaining entry-level roles within the yachting industry, such as deckhand or mate, to gain valuable experience.

Required Certifications and Licenses

There are several certifications and licenses required to become a Yacht Master. The specific requirements may vary depending on the jurisdiction where you plan to work, but most countries require the completion of various sailing and navigation courses, like the RYA (Royal Yachting Association) Yacht Master program. These courses and certifications demonstrate your knowledge, skills, and commitment to the profession.

Physical Fitness and Health Requirements

Being a Yacht Master is a physically demanding profession that requires individuals to maintain a high level of fitness and health. It is important to assess your physical abilities and conditions to ensure you can meet the demands of the job. Additionally, some jurisdictions require a valid seafarer’s medical certificate, attesting to your overall health and fitness for work at sea.

Yacht Master Training and Certification

Once you have met the prerequisites, the next step is to obtain the necessary training and certification to become a Yacht Master.

Choosing the Right Training Program

It is crucial to choose a reputable and accredited training program. Look for programs with experienced instructors, proven success rates, and comprehensive curriculums that cover essential topics. The RYA Yacht Master program is one of the most recognized and respected certification systems worldwide.

Essential Courses and Modules

A typical Yacht Master training program consists of multiple courses and modules. Common subjects include navigation, seamanship, meteorology, safety at sea, engineering, and radio communication. Additionally, practical skills such as boat handling, sail trim, and emergency procedures are also covered extensively.

Preparing for the Yacht Master Examination

To become a certified Yacht Master, you must successfully pass the Yacht Master examination. This comprehensive exam assesses your theoretical knowledge, practical skills, and ability to safely command a yacht. It is crucial to dedicate ample time to studying and practicing before attempting the examination to ensure success.

Gaining Practical Experience

Once you have obtained your Yacht Master certification, the next step is to gain practical experience.

Building Sea Miles

Accumulating sea miles is important for both building your skills and enhancing your employability. You can do this by participating in sailing deliveries, joining yacht races or rallies, and working on crewed charters. Each of these experiences will help you become a more proficient sailor and better prepare you for the demands of being a Yacht Master.

Networking and Finding Opportunities

Networking is crucial for securing opportunities in the yachting industry. Attend industry events, join online forums, and connect with fellow sailors to build relationships and stay informed of job openings. This will not only help you find employment but also provide invaluable support and guidance throughout your career.

Learning from Experienced Yacht Masters

Seek out opportunities to learn from and work closely with experienced Yacht Masters. Building a mentorship relationship with someone who has already achieved success in the profession can provide invaluable insights, advice, and practical tips to help accelerate your own career.

Advancing Your Yacht Master Career

Once you have gained experience and established yourself as a competent Yacht Master, it is important to look for ways to advance your career.

Continuing Education and Professional Development

Investing in your ongoing education and professional development is essential for remaining competitive and staying updated on industry best practices. This can include attending industry conferences, enrolling in additional training courses, and obtaining specialized certifications to expand your skillset and expertise.

Joining Professional Associations

Joining professional associations, such as the RYA or the International Yacht Training (IYT) community, offers numerous benefits. These organizations provide access to networking events, job boards, professional resources, and continuous learning opportunities, all of which can help elevate your career.

Exploring Job Opportunities and Specializations

With experience as a Yacht Master, you can explore various job opportunities and specializations within the yachting industry. Some popular career paths include working as a captain of private or charter yachts, managing yacht operations and maintenance, and serving as a consultant or instructor. Pursuing a specialization can lead to increased job satisfaction, better employment prospects, and higher earning potential.

Tips for Success as a Yacht Master

To ensure a successful and fulfilling career as a Yacht Master, consider the following tips:

Developing Strong Leadership Skills

As a Yacht Master, you are responsible for leading and managing your crew. Developing strong leadership skills, such as effective communication, decision-making, and problem-solving, are essential to creating a harmonious and efficient onboard environment.

Staying Updated on Industry Trends and Regulations

The yachting industry is continuously evolving, and staying informed of the latest trends, technologies, and regulations is crucial. Regularly review industry news, engage with your professional network, and attend educational events to keep your knowledge current and maintain your relevancy in the industry.

Balancing Work and Personal Life

Finally, maintaining a healthy work-life balance is essential to your well-being and long-term success in the yachting industry. Set boundaries, prioritize self-care, and make time for personal interests and relationships to ensure you can enjoy a rewarding and enduring career as a Yacht Master.

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RYA Yachtmaster

Online Theory Course

A challenging course which stretches you but backed up with excellent coaching and instructor support.

Advanced training for more experienced skippers to navigate safely on coastal and offshore passages

The RYA Yachtmaster  online theory course takes your theory knowledge to the standard required for the Yachtmaster Coastal and Yachtmaster Offshore practical exams.

This course advances your skills as a skipper of a yacht or motor boat, with an emphasis on navigation and passage planning for more complex coastal or offshore passages by day and night

Includes some time for the revision of Day Skipper subjects then moves on to cover a greater depth of knowledge and more advanced skills in navigation, pilotage & meteorology.

Successfully gaining your RYA Yachtmaster theory certificate will enable you to confidently work towards your Yachtmaster Coastal or Yachtmaster Offshore practical qualification.

• Assumed knowledge To Day Skipper theory level.
• Minimum duration A minimum of 40 hours of course study time is specified by the RYA, plus time for exercises and exams.
• Ability after course Theory knowledge to skipper a vessel on coastal and offshore passages by day and night.  

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Pilotage for RYA Yachtmaster Offshore

• Charts & Other Publications
• Definition of Position, Time, Speed & Distance
• The Compass (including allowance for deviation and swinging the compass)
• Tidal Theory
• Tidal Heights (including secondary ports)
• Tidal Streams (including interpolation of drift)
• Estimated Position
• Course to Steer
• Visual Aids to Navigation
• Electronic Aids to Navigation
• Passage Planning
• Meteorology (including interpreting surface pressure charts)
• The Collision Regulations
• Safety & Protection of The Environment

Unlimited support from our dedicated RYA Instructors - 365 days a year via email, phone or Skype/Zoom.

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17 fully-narrated online lessons including animations, videos and realistic 3D graphics.

Embedded quizzes with instant feedback in each lesson.

14 self-assessment exercises with fully worked answers.

Over 50 downloadable or linked resources.

Videos covering: updating paper charts, engine checks, dismasting, jury rig, flood control, firefighting, gas explosions, capsize, lifejacket checks, how to put on a lifejacket and what happens when it inflates, man-overboard recovery, launching and boarding a liferaft.

Free Radar course.

RYA Student Pack (including 2 training charts, training almanac & course handbook).

Mock exams to prepare you for the real thing and give you the confidence to pass. 

3 final online exams with detailed instructor feedback and free repeat attempts if requried.

RYA Yachtmaster Shorebased Theory Course Completion Certificate.

12 months access to study with instructor support and exams - you can extend this if you want.

Lifetime access to training materials once you’ve completed the course.

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Plotter and divider You’ll need a course plotter and chart-dividers to complete the chartwork exercises - if you don’t already have these you can purchase a top quality set from us for £28 when you place your order.

Delivery UK delivery is free.  European delivery is £20, outside Europe delivery is £40.

You can start studying immediately as many of the lessons don’t rely on the printed support materials.

This course is accessed online with no additional software required.

Lessons are accompanied by optional professional narration, and notes. 

They are intuitive and easy to follow, whilst more complex subjects are accompanied by interactive animations and graphics to help you gain a full knowledge of each subject in the course syllabus.

Detailed step-by-step workings for navigational or tidal calculations make it easy for you to follow along as we show you how to plot positions, make tidal height and stream calculations, etc

You can go over these again and again, and test your knowledge with regular quizzes throughout each lesson. 

At the end of each lesson there is an excercise containg similar questions to the exam, with detailed and illustrated answers sent to you immediately to confirm your progress and fully prepare you for your mock and final exams.

You can repeat entire lessons and excercises as often as you wish until you are confident that you fully understand each subject.

When you have completed the course you can request mock and then final exams.

These are assessed by our RYA Instructors and detailed feedback is provided in any areas that may require further study within the course.

If you pass the final exams you will be awarded the RYA/MCA Coastal Skipper & Yachtmaster Offshore Shorebased Course Certificate , which will be posted to you.

Additional free resits, with suitable Instructor guidance, are available if required.

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Course reviews.

Laura Anderson

Very enjoyable and informative

Impressively prompt and thorough feedback on all queries, tests, mock and real exams. Very high standards and you feel you have earned the Yachtmaster certificate.

Ciaran McIntyre

Comprehensive and well delivered

Excellent course materials and high quality delivery. Very responsive and excellent instructor feedback

Andrew Harvey

Excellent Yachtmaster theory course - I’d definitely recommend it.

Does what it says on the tin and more. I was impressed how well the course managed to tackle teaching relatively complex skills in a logical and easy to understand way.

Oliver Fleming

Well put together course.

I found the Yachtmaster theory course to be really well structured and covered all of the syllabus in great detail. I was impressed by how well the course managed to tackle teaching relatively complex skills in a logical and easy to understand way.

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RYA Yachtmaster Offshore

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RYA Yachtmaster Offshore (Yachtmaster 200GT & 150NM Limited)

An RYA Offshore certifies an individual as competent to captain a vessel up to 24m in length and no more than 200 Gross Tonnes. The offshore certification is applicable passages during which the yacht is no more than 150 miles from harbour.

The Yacht master offshore consists of two components:

• Yachtmaster Offshore Theory 
• Yachtmaster Offshore Practical 

Both components can be done on an individual basis but in order to achieve a commercial endorsement for the yachtmaster offshore certificate of competency, both the theory and practical examinations must be passed.

Yachtmaster Offshore Requirements:

In order to be eligible to take the Yachtmaster Offshore practical exam, candidates must meet the minimum sea time requirements.

The RYA Yachtmaster Offshore minimum sea time prerequisites are as follows:

• 50 days at sea on yachts up to 500GT
• 5 days as skipper on vessels less than 24m LOA
• 2500 miles on yachts up to 500GT
• 5 passages over 60 miles long, which must include 2 overnight passages and 2 as skipper

If a candidate already holds an RYA Yachtmaster Offshore Certificate of Competence for a different vessel type (Ie. power or sail) then the above prerequisites are adjusted as indicated on the RYA's Yacht Master Offshore Exam page.

Yachtmaster Offshore Course Breakdown

The Yachtmaster Offshore course consists of a 40-hour (minimum) theory course (excluding exam time), 5 days of practical training and preparation followed by a 2-day practical examination.

Yachtmaster Offshore Theory:

The following topics are covered during the Yachtmaster Offshore theory course:

• Position fixing,
• Course shaping and plotting,
• Tidal knowledge,
• Use of almanacs and admiralty publications,
• Electronic position finding equipment,
• Taking and interpreting forecasts,
• Plotting weather systems,
• Weather predictions using a barometer.
• Certificate issuing criteria

Yachtmaster Offshore Theory Online

The RYA Yachtmaster Offshore Theory can be studied in an online or virtual distance learning format. The online version of the course allows students to work through the training content at their own pace, which may benefit those who are working with little time off.

Yachtmaster Offshore Practical

Although there is no formal training course leading up to the RYA Yachtmaster Offshore Practical exam, it is common for yacht crew to complete a practical training course, leading up to the exam. This may vary slightly between schools but should be done at an RYA accredited center.

The exam will include an assessment of your skippering skills, boat handling, general seamanship, navigation, safety awareness and knowledge of the IRPCS, meteorology and signals.

RYA Yachtmaster Offshore Practical Exam:

A valid GMDSS-approved SRC Radio Operators Certificate and a First Aid Certificate are requirements for the RYA Yachtmaster Practical examination. The Elementary First Aid Certificate as acquired during STCW Basic Training is an accepted version. For recreational sailors, an RYA First Aid certificate is sufficient.

In addition to this, candidates need to ensure that they have met the minimum sea time prerequisites as highlighted above.

Practical Exam Assessment:

The exam will include an assessment of:

• The candidate's skills as a captain,
• Boat handling ability
• General seamanship,
• Navigation planning and execution
• Safety awareness and procedures
• Knowledge of the IRPCS,
• Meteorology,
• Lights, shapes, sounds, and other signals.

Practical Exam Duration:

• 8-12 hours for 1 candidate,
• 10-18 hours for 2 candidates.
• No more than two candidates can be examined in 24 hours and no more than four candidates can be examined in one 2-day session.

RYA Yachtmaster Offshore Certificate

Students who pass their Yachtmaster Offshore practical and theory examinations will be awarded an RYA Yachtmaster offshore certificate of competency. It is important to understand that CoC is a recreational license until it is commercially endorsed by the MCA.

RYA Yachtmaster Offshore Commerical Endorsement

In order to commercially endorse your Yachtmaster offshore certificate, you will need to submit the following:

• Original Yachtmaster Offshore certificate
• RYA Professional Practices and Responsibilities certificate
• an RYA commercial endorsement application form
• Your original, completed ML5, ENG1 , or an ENG1 equivalent medical form.
• A copy of your RYA Basic Sea Survival certificate or STCW Personal Survival Techniques
• A copy of your RYA Marine Radio SRC Certificate or other acceptable GMDSS Marine Radio Operator's Certificate .
• A passport-sized photo with your name on the back
• The application fee

RYA Yachtmaster Offshore License

A license card/ book will be provided to those who pass the relevant Yachtmaster offshore examinations. The license will include a photo, and details about the license holder, and will also include information about the endorsements associated with the license.

RYA Yachtmaster Offshore Training School Locations

Brazil Sao Paulo

Croatia Split

Greece Corfu

South Africa Cape Town Langebaan

Spain Barcelona

Turkey Marmaris

United Kingdom England Ireland Scotland

West Indies Antigua

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Yachtmaster Offshore is competent to skipper a cruising yacht on any passage during where astronavigation is not necessary.

An RYA/MCA Yachtmaster Offshore Certificate of Competence is often the ultimate aim of aspiring skippers. It is a well known, highly respected qualification worldwide, proving your experience and competence as a skipper.

To attain the RYA/MCA Yachtmaster Offshore candidates must pass a practical examination of their skippering ability. A Yachtmaster Offshore is capable of skippering the yacht on extended offshore passages by day or night. He or she will essentially be a much more experienced Yachtmaster Coastal and can do the same things more smoothly, for longer periods and in more arduous conditions. The theory knowledge required for the RYA/MCA Yachtmaster Offshore Certificate of Competence is the same as that for Yachtmaster Coastal, but considerably more practical experience and skill is required.

The 4 days prior to the exam is run along the same lines as the Yachtmaster Coastal preparation. Your instructor will asses your skills and address any areas over weakness. A high level of boat handling under various conditions of wind and tide is required. Navigation skills should be at the level of Yachtmaster/Coastal Skipper theory and a thorough knowledge of collision regulations is expected. Your instructor will tailor the course to suit your individual needs in order to prepare you for when the examiner steps on board.

After 4 days your instructor will give you a thorough debrief and you should feel confident in your ability to take the exam should you feel ready to do so.

During the exam, your RYA examiner will meet you onboard and talk you through the plan for the day. They understand that you could be nervous and will do their best to allay your fears and make sure you are clear about what they want you to do. They are there to find out what you can do, rather than pick holes. You will be asked to undertake a short passage, but you may have to plan a longer one. In general, you should skipper the yacht in your normal style. If this means putting the kettle on every half hour, then do it!

Your examiner isn’t looking for first-time-every-time success, but you will need to demonstrate competence and a good understanding of how the boat reacts at various situations. Don’t hesitate to change sails or reef, if you think it is necessary for the task.

Whether you are fully in command of the yacht is the most important assessment that your examiner will make. Especially with Yachtmaster Offshore the examiner will be looking for high level of proficiency based on broad experience.

Course Duration: 4 days for the course and 2 days for the exam. Most courses start on Saturday evening and finish on Wednesday afternoon, the exam starts the same evening or the next morning after the end of the course.

Previous Experience Required: 50 days aboard, 5 days as skipper, 2500 miles logged (min. half of it MUST be in tidal waters!), 5 passages of over 60 miles including 2 overnight and 2 as skipper. VHF radio operators certificate (SRC or higher) and a valid First Aid Certificate recognised by the RYA. click here for the list of acceptable first aid certificates

Course Overview: Preparation and brush up for the RYA/MCA Yachtmaster Offshore Certificate of Competence. Revision of advanced skippering techniques, close quarters handling under power and sail, navigation and pilotage by day and night, man overboard recovery and overall yacht management skills.

Minimum age: 18

Course price DOES NOT INCLUDE:

• exam fee paid directly to the RYA (205 GBP for YM Offshore, 177 GBP for YM Coastal)
• examiner's travel expenses from/to th UK (estimated approx. 400–500 Euro, shared between exam participants)
• food, harbour fees and diesel used for the boat

Due to the coronavirus crisis, we are canceling all practical courses in Croatia until further notice. For new course dates, please keep an eye on our website.

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RYA Yachtmaster Ocean Exam

Full details of the exam syllabus and requirements are shown in the RYA Yachtmaster Scheme Syllabus and Logbook (G158), which is available from the RYA webshop.

The exam consists of an oral and written test.

The candidate must provide the examiner with the following information 48 hours prior to the exam:

• A narrative account of the planning and execution of the qualifying passage providing all relevant details.
• Navigational records, completed on board a yacht on passage, out of sight of land showing that the candidate has navigated the yacht without the use of electronic navigational aids. The records must include as a minimum, planning, reduction and plotting of a sun run meridian altitude sight and a compass check carried out using the bearing of the sun, moon, a star or planet.

During the oral test the candidate will be required to answer questions on all aspects of ocean passage making in a yacht, including passage planning, navigation, worldwide meteorology, crew management and yacht preparation, maintenance and repairs.

The written exam will include questions on sights and sight reduction and worldwide meteorology.

Candidates who hold the RYA/MCA Yachtmaster Ocean Shorebased Course Completion Certificate (final exam must have been invigilated at an RYA RTC), or a MCA issued full STCW Certificate of Competence as a Deck Officer (Unlimited) will be exempt from the written examination.

Before you book your exam please check that you:

• have completed the required mileage and experience as skipper
• have read the syllabus in RYA Logbook (G158)
• have read and comply with the pre-requisites above.

If you need your Certificate of Competence in order to work on board a commercial craft subject the MCA's codes of practice, you will need to get it commercially endorsed - see 'Related articles'.

Please note: Only those who hold the RYA Yachtmaster Offshore Certificate of Competence are eligible to receive the RYA Yachtmaster Ocean Certificate of Competence on passing the oral exam. Those holding OOW (Yacht 3000gt) will receive a pass confirmation certificate.

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Yachtmaster certificate of competence exam top tips, which yachtmaster.

First we need to be clear which Yachtmaster exam we are talking about. Leaving things like the Yachtmaster Instructor and Examiner Qualifications aside there are no less than 8 separate RYA certificates that are called “Yachtmaster”. This includes the 3 independently examined levels of Yachtmaster Certificate of Competence, (coastal, offshore and ocean).

RYA MCA Coastal Skipper & Yachtmaster Offshore Shorebased Course

( Yachtmaster Offshore Shorebased for short). This is a 6 day course which includes three written papers. It is assumed knowledge for all of the certificates that follow, so we will assume for the purposes of this article that you have already completed this course.

Yachtmaster Coastal Certificate of Competence (power or sail)

This certificate follows the successful completion of a practical exam which is discussed in this article. The exam can be taken on board a sailing yacht or motor boat, (and the qualification is endorsed for the relative type of craft). The Yachtmaster Coastal CoC certifies skippers to operate  up-to 20 miles from a safe haven on board commercial vessels up-to 24m, carrying up-to 12 passengers. It can also be used as an entry requirement for super yacht Officer Training ( OOW 3000 ).

Yachtmaster Offshore Certificate of Competence (power or sail)

A higher level practical exam, also discussed in this article. This certifies skippers to operate up-to 150 miles from a safe haven on board commercial vessels up-to 2000 tonnes, (again with up-to 12 passengers). It can also be used as an entry requirement for super yacht officer training and is a requirement to progress onto Yachtmaster Ocean CoC (below) and/or  MCA Master 200 .

RYA MCA Yachtmaster Ocean Shorebased Certificate

aka Ocean Shorebased . This is a 5 day (or 40 hour online) course which includes one written paper. It is assumed knowledge for the oral exam that follows and beyond the scope of this article. You can read all about the Ocean Yachtmaster Course and Exam here .

Yachtmaster Ocean Certificate of Competence (power or sail)

An even higher level certificate that qualifies the holder to skipper beyond the 150 mile from a safe haven limit of the Yachtmaster Offshore CoC. The Yachtmaster Ocean exam is an oral exam and one of its pre requisites is the Yachtmaster Offshore CoC (above).The Yachtmaster Ocean Exam is beyond the scope of this article, but by popular request we have written a separate article about it,   MCA Yachtmaster Ocean Certificate of Competence .

RYA MCA Yachtmaster Coastal and Offshore Certificate of Competence Practical Exam

Getting back on topic this article specifically relates to the two practical exams (Coastal and Offshore), each can be taken onboard a sailing yacht or motor boat.

The exam for the Yachtmaster Coastal CoC and the Yachtmaster Offshore CoC is very similar and in fact different candidates can be examined together even if they are not taking the same level.

Exams are conducted with 1-4 candidates on board the vessel.

You can take the Yachtmaster exam on a sailing yacht or motorboat, and you will become a Sail or Power Yachtmaster as appropriate. This article covers sail and power exams as much of the advice is generic.

The RYA/MCA Yachtmaster qualification is the global standard for sailing and motor boating. The definition of a Yachtmaster Coastal/Offshore is: ‘A yachtsman or woman competent to skipper a cruising yacht on any passage that can be completed without the use of astro navigation.’

The RYA/MCA Yachtmaster Certificate of Competence remains the logical target of many a self-motivated sailor. It also represents the icing on the cake for those looking for the reassurance of an external assessment.

How long is the Yachtmaster Exam?

There can be up to 4 candidates on the boat with the examiner. A examiner will not conduct more than 4 exams at once and will not plan to examine more than 2 candidates in a 24 hour period. He/she will need to see each candidate skipper the boat underway by night.

Yachtmaster Coastal Exam Duration

• 1 Candidate – 6 to 10 hours
• More than one candidate  – 4 to 8 hours each

Yachtmaster Offshore Exam Duration

• 1 Candidate – 8 to 12 hours
• More than one candidate  – 5 to 9 hours each

For many candidates this means there will be a pause mid-exam while they and the examiner get some sleep before restarting in the morning. It is not unknown for exams to span two nights if there are 4 candidates (for example Friday evening 1800- Sunday morning 1100)

Listed below are some top tips to help you prepare for your RYA/MCA Yachtmaster exam.

Prepare early for your yachtmaster exam.

Most candidates spend some time with an Instructor, whether this is a 5-day preparation course with a sea school or some bespoke tuition on board their own boat. A half decent Yachtmaster Instructor will take you through many of the exercises that an Examiner will expect you to demonstrate and will put you in the mind-set of an exam candidate.

On the day  of the exam make sure you are ready in good time so that you aren’t involved in a last-minute faff. If you’re relaxing in the cockpit with a cup of tea when the examiner arrives, the examiner will be more impressed than if you’ve put yourself under stress attempting to work out the day’s tidal heights or secondary ports last minute!

When given a navigation task, prepare fully, make notes, prepare pilotage sketches and plan well! Nip below every so often en route to keep an eye on what’s going on in the chart department and whizz back on deck pronto to carry on skippering the boat. Don’t panic and don’t spend all your time sat behind the chart table, taking no notice of what’s going on around you, this is an obvious sign of someone who is ill prepared for the passage they are skippering.

HAVE YOUR YACHTMASTER EXAM PAPERWORK READY (and the kettle boiling)

The very first part of the exam will be paperwork. Before the examiner can proceed he/she will;

• Ask for your completed exam application form, be sure it is completed in advance and details your qualifying sea time.
• Ask for payment, (the examiner can not proceed if you do not pay up front)
• Ask for sight of your Short Range Certificate , (or a pass form if you have recently taken the course and exam and are awaiting the actual certificate). Higher level GMDSS certificates are acceptable.
• Request a passport photo of you (write your name on the back).
• Chat with you about your yachting background and qualifying sea time
• Outline what he/she expect from you over the coming day(s).

If you are applying for a commercial endorsement at the same time you will also require as a minimum;

• PPR Certificate
• Sea Survival Certificate
• Seafarers Medical Certificate
• Commercial endorsement form and payment

You will also need to hold an in date  First Aid Certificate .

BE TIDY AND ORGANISED THROUGHOUT YOUR YACHTMASTER EXAM

First impressions count! Make yourself presentable and ensure you’re looking professional. That’s you and the boat!

Make sure the yacht is clean, tidy and seamanlike. The waterline crisp, sail covers looking ship shape, ropes coiled neatly and carefully stowed and fenders aligned. An experienced skipper once told me, you should know your boat so well that you should be able to find anything you need at any moment in time, including at night during power failure! A tidy boat is a sure sign of a safe boat.

PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT PREPARATION, FOR YOUR YACHTMASTER EXAM

Repetition, repetition, repetition. There is no point in having sailed (or motored) thousands and thousands of nautical miles if you can’t carry out Day Skipper tasks. If you can not confidently demonstrate all boat handling or seamanship skills, such as picking up a mooring buoy or putting a reef in, then you’re not ready for the exam yet!

There is nothing worse than entering or leaving a marina, wondering if you’re going to hit something. Brief your crew, make sure everyone knows what they are doing, and proceed with confidence. If the boat slides smoothly out of her berth with crew briefed and knowing what’s expected you will look good. Your calm manner, and a sensible amount of revs for power handling will immediately put the examiner’s mind at ease and give no reason for concern. If Plan A fails, take a breath, and start over. The examiner understands that mistakes can be made under exam conditions, he/she will be more impressed if you stop, recompose yourself and get the manoeuvre right, rather than continue to try and complete a bodged first attempt. There is no such things as a perfect exam, every candidate will make small mistakes, the stronger candidates will spot them, themselves and do something about them.

Without a doubt, you will be quizzed on COLREGS . There’s no reason for a candidate, not to have these regulations engrained into their brain. A good way of ensuring you have these nailed, is to study ‘A Seaman’s Guide to the Rule of the Road.’

YACHTMASTER EXAM IRPCS

There is no need to learn the collision regulation parrot fashion but you should have a working knowledge of every rule and you should be able to;

• Identify any vessel at night by lights
• Describe the day shape for any vessel
• Describe the fog signal for any vessel
• Explain any rule
• Apply the collision regulations practically through the exam
• Explain what actions you would take in fog if you have detected another vessel by radar alone.

Candidates who forget a particular rule such as “ what does a vessel constrained by night display at night? ” MAY still pass if they know the rest of the rules and are otherwise strong, however a candidate who fails to apply the rules correctly when he/she is skippering will fail. If a large vessel sounds 5 horns at you during your exam you are going to have to work very hard to recover! Do not put yourself in a position where this might occur.

YACHTMASTER OFFSHORE SHOREBASED KNOWLEDGE

Be ready, know your subject.

You can be quizzed on anything within the RYA Yachtmaster Offshore Shorebased Course,  you will also be expected to put the navigation, IRPCS, passage planning and forecast skills from this course into practice. If you don’t have this knowledge then you are waisting your exam fee as you will fail. You will also be tested on a basic understanding of Radar and Diesel engines . I am a strong believer that all Yachtmaster candidates as well as having passed the Yachtmaster Offshore Shorebased course should also have attended the following courses before taking their practical exam as you can be tested on any and all of these areas.

• RYA Short Range Certificate , it is likely you will each be quizzed on VHF procedures, distress alerting, the mayday call or other calls during the exam. You may also need to make a routine call to a marina or harbour during the exam.
• RYA Sea Survival . The safety brief that you deliver will include lots of content from this course, (i.e flares, EPIRB, life raft and life jackets), you can expect to be questioned on more detail on these and other areas.
• RYA Diesel . Typically candidates will be examined on engine checks and they will also be given a part of the engine to talk about or a common problem to solve, for example, “ Can you talk me through how you would bleed the full system on this engine ,” or “ Show me the components of the cooling system and explain which part of it may need servicing at sea if the system has run dry for a brief period’ “
• RYA Radar.  If the vessel is fitted with a radar you will be tested on its basic set up and use. You should be able to fix position by radar, find a spot on the chart by radar and identify when a risk of collision exists by radar. If there is not a radar set on board, any of this can be tested theoretically. All candidates should be tested on radar and motor candidate tend to be pushed a little further on this area, (while they escape the sailing part of the assessment).
• RYA First Aid . While you are required to hold a First Aid Certificate, Yachtmaster examiners will not test First Aid beyond the treatment for hypothermia, the effects of cold shock, calling for medical assistance and discussing evacuation by helicopter.

TAKE CHARGE DURING YOUR YACHTMASTER EXAM

One of the key things an examiner is looking for, is to see how good the candidates are at taking charge. This is more than just a sailing (or motoring) exam it is a skippering exam. Can you manage your boat? Can you manage your crew? Clear, decisive and safe briefings followed by ongoing directions to the crew are required.

Good leadership and seamanship alike, do not involve barking orders, it is about being in control in a calm, effective and efficient manner while showing you can skipper (lead). Demonstrate your organisational and methodical thinking.

Play to your strengths. There is no definitive way to be a skipper, so don’t change your tried and tested methods to try and impress. Stick with what you know and carry them out smoothly and confidently. Don’t rush and panic. “Go slow like a pro.”

YACHMASTER EXAM MAN OVERBOARD

It is almost a, “dead cert,” that each candidate will be asked to demonstrate a MOB drill at some point during the exam. This is typically done using a fender or similar attached to a small weight, (never a real person). There is a myth that Yachtmaster Examiners expect the drill to be carried out by the “RYA method,” and this is true, what is not true however is the various myths of what constitutes the RYA method!

Yachtmaster Exam – Man Overboard RYA Method

Your examiner will expect you to a take charge, not to loose sight of the MOB (fender), to get back to it safely without endangering other crew and to get the boat stopped alongside the casualty with the casualty somewhere safe (i.e near the leeward shroud on a sail boat and not too close to the props on a motor exam), ready for pick up back on board.

Man Overboard Exam Tips

If you are training with other candidates agree a method that works for all of you. When you are the skipper under assessment you want your crew to react and know what is expected of them. If each candidate on the same boat opts for a different MOB method it can lead to confusion.

Along the way you should simulate/say everything relevant to the casualties survival (mention throwing the MOB gear overboard, appoint a spotter, press the MOB function on the GPS, tell the examiner you would assign a crew members to issue a distress alert and Mayday call).

Man Overboard Exam Tips (for sail candidates)

In addition to the tick list in the above paragraph, use the engine! The exact drill of how you reach/tack, slow down, speed up etc. will vary from candidate to candidate and boat to boat. The important thing is that the method you opt to use works and is safe. I advise against gybing during your MOB drill in medium and stronger winds.

A sail candidate who opts to approach the casualty from upwind (where the mainsail will be filled as you sail or motor downwind) would be demonstrating a gross misunderstanding of how to control speed and how to stop a sailing yacht.

Man Overboard Exam Tips (for power candidates)

In addition to the tick list two paragraphs above be mindful of the rest of the crew. If at high speed when the MOB occurs, don’t turn suddenly, instead slow the boat down and ensure crew know if you intend to make a sharp turn. We don’t want  a crew ember (or the examiner) to fall over or worse overboard! On many boats in light and moderate conditions you can turn the boat and follow your wake to return to the MOB, in rougher sea states this might not work. There are basically three steps.

• Dont loose the MOB’s position
• Get back to the MOB
• Get alongside the MOB for pick up, without running him over

On many motor boats having got the boat back to the vicinity of the MOB, it pays to orientate yourself beam onto the wind and upwind of the MOB and allow the vessel to be blown sideways towards the MOB, this protects him/her from the risk of the bow and engine and is often referred to as the drift down method. As with sailing there are lost of variations on this method and what is important is the method that you use is safe and that it works.

YACHMASTER EXAM SAILING MANOUVERS

It is likely that you will be asked to either sail onto or sail off a swinging mooring (mooring bouy), an anchor or a pontoon. Make sure you are comfortable and competent at all before your exam. By way of example I will focus here on the mooring buoy. In non tidal waters the boat will lie on the mooring head to wind so the approach will be on a close reach under mainsail. In tidal waters certain combination of wind against tide may dictate an approach under headsail on a different point of sail.

The examiner will expect to see you;

• Brief the crew on how the manoeuvre will be performed
• Helm throughout the manoeuvre
• Prepare the boat for the manoeuvre (using the crew)
• Select the correct direction and angle of approach
• Select the correct sail combination for this approach
• Control the boat speed on the approach bringing the boat to a stop in a controlled manner
• Picking up and secure to the mooring bouy safely

If at any point the manoeuvre is not working the examiner will expect you to make the decision to bail-out and to have an escape plan in mind. Remember it will be your call to bail out not his.

YACHTMASTER EXAM, BOAT HANDLING UNDER POWER

During the exam you will have to demonstrate some boat handling under power. This may be a natural part of a passage you are skippering (i.e. at the start and end of the passage) or may be a specific boat handling session. Most candidates will demonstrate they can moor up, depart a berth and turn the boat in a confined space. You may be asked to demonstrate more than one berth so the examiner can see how you respond to different states of wind and tide. Some times an examiner will be specific (for example ask you to berth starboard side to, stern first on pontoon XYZ), other times he will leave some of the decision making to you and simply say berth on pontoon ABC. In the second  example he will expect to see you make a sensible decision as to whether to moor bow or stern first and from where to approach. If you are asked to repeat a manoeuvre performed by another candidate do not make the mistake of blindly copying the last candidate, take a minute to consider if they did it well or if an alternative approach would work better. Every boat manouvers differently but there are some givens for close quarter handling;

• Slow is Pro!
• Approaching down forces i.e. down tide (or down wind if no tide) is poor seamanship if you have the option not to
• Using excessive engine revs in confined space demonstrates a lack of experience and control
• Turning against prop walk should be avoided if possible.
• Using wind, tide, pivot points, momentum and prop walk to assist you will all make your manoeuvring easier and, “score you points” in the examiner’s mind.

If the manoeuvre is not working, bailing out safely is far better than perceiving trying to a make the best of a bad job. I can assure you that if you are half way through a manoeuvre and suddenly realise you have selected the wrong approach the examiner has spotted this several minutes earlier. He/she will be quietly hoping you opt to rectify the error rather than compounding it by continuing. Don’t disappoint him by continuing an approach that is clearly too fast or not going to work.

Just like the sailing manoeuvres described above you need to helm the boat through these manoeuvres, brief the crew and perform the manoeuvre well. You should not rely on crew jumping ashore with lines to stop the boat, you as helm should stop the boat so that crew can step ashore safely. If a spring line is appropriate to depart a berth then use it, but don’t over complicate things. It is quite embarrassing when a candidate opts to “spring off” a “wind off” berth when they could have simply just let the lines go. If manoeuvring in close quarters still phases you then you are not ready for the Yachtmaster exam and need some more boat handling practice first.

YACHTMASTER EXAM SUMMARY

There are many more components to the exam (pilotage, blind pilotage, voyage planning etc.) and the above is just a taster. If I have not scared you off yet, you have your own boat and require bespoke training (power or sail) I can be contacted through this site.

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RYA Yachtmaster Offshore / Yachtmaster Coastal / Master of Yachts 200 Course 300

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Course description.

  Yachtmaster Certificate of Competency

The Yachtmaster Qualification is the pinnacle of the RYA (Royal Yachting Association) Training and Certification System. It is widely recognized throughout the world as a prestigious accomplishment.

 Holding this credential can:

- Improve your resume for any deck department position on yachts - Serve as prerequisite training for an MCA OOW 3000 GT CoC - Professional Development in your yachting career  - Serve as your Certificate of Competence (CoC) for operators of yachts up to 200 tons

The Yachtmaster Course should be undertaken by crew aspiring to advance to the MCA OOW level up to 3000 tons and by those who are advancing to the command level for Master of Yachts up to 200 tons.

  2 Routes Available – Same Course:

Yachtmaster Coastal Yachtmaster Offshore

Yachting professional candidates are encouraged to start their training and professional development as early in their career as possible. Many will take their STCW Basic Safety Training Program (#140) and then when they qualify, it is recommended to obtain the Yachtmaster Coastal CoC. Candidates wishing to upgrade to the offshore route later can simply examine, without additional required training.

Whether you qualify for the Yachtmaster Coastal or Offshore, the training is the same. The only difference is your experience and practical skill level. You will be examined towards whichever level you qualify for.

The MPT Yachtmaster Coastal and Offshore Course (#300) is taught on a Motor Yacht and the practical training and examination are towards a Motor Certificate of Competence. (If you are applying for a Sail Endorsement, this course will not satisfy your practical training and exam requirements). All sea time must be on a power boat and not on a sail boat under power. The Theory, SRC, PPR, and Basic Training courses are the same for both schemes.

The MPT Yachtmaster advanced level certification is available in a 2 week + exam program combining shore-based theory and practical hands-on techniques for a Motor Vessel and the RYA Practical Examination. The first week of class is in the classroom (theory) and the second week is Practical, out on the boat. In addition, there will be class on Saturday of the first week so please plan accordingly.

YACHTMASTER COASTAL & OFFSHORE Subjects Include:

One week (40 hours) of comprehensive shore-based theory module with written assessment papers including navigation, tidal calculations, international and inland rules of the road, coastal pilotage, meteorology, anchoring and mooring, docking and undocking, buoyage systems, safety, voyage and passage planning, general ship knowledge and seamanship.  A theory examination will be conducted after the completion of the 40-hour theory portion of the program.

One week of Yachtmaster Offshore/Coastal practical training is conducted on board one of MPT’s Yachts. These yachts are up to 48’ and are twin screw motor yachts. This part of the instruction covers seamanship skills such as nautical terms, tides, marlinespike seamanship, anchor work, boat handling, docking, general yachting skills, basic weather, navigation and passage planning. This course will be a preparation course for your final Yachtmaster Coastal/Offshore Examination. The practical portion of the course will be conducted during daytime, evening and occasionally may include weekend hours.

The Yachtmaster Course #300 is an Advanced Review Course and it is assumed that candidates will have the prerequisite knowledge of the Basics of Navigation and recommended to the level of RYA Day Skipper, and the very least, the level of the Essential Navigation On-line course. To increase your likelihood of success, we recommend taking the online pre-course - ESSENTIAL NAVIGATION. Additionally, flash cards are available in the MPT Ship's Store for rules study in lights and shapes. Also, many Apps are available to assist in these subjects for pre-study. It is also strongly advised that you pick up your study material well in advance of the start of your course. Pre-study is essential for a successful outcome of this course. 

The RYA Yachtmaster course is accredited by the RYA and MCA and recognized for service as Captain or Mate (OOW) up to 200gt up to 150 miles from a safe haven, at the Offshore level or up to 60 miles from safe haven at the Coastal level. 

The Yachtmaster CoC meets the STCW A-V1/1 and section A V1/1-4 when combined with Basic Training Courses. Yachtmaster Offshore fulfills the prerequisite for MCA OOW 500 and 3000 GT and the MCA STCW A-II/2 Command Certificate for Master 200GT.

Sea Service Prerequisites (minimums): Note you must be able to provide proof of your sea service before undertaking the exam. This should be provided at least 2 weeks before the course when possible to allow our team to review it and ensure your eligibility for the course. Speak to your MPT Career Counselor or your instructor for assistance.

 Sea Service can be proven by submitting one or more of the following: 

• Log book (RYA or other acceptable)
• Sea Service Testimonial Letters from captains, owners or operators of vessels outlining vessel specifics, time underway, your capacity served onboard and the location of the service (tidal or non-tidal waters, etc).
• Sea Service Forms (calendar style - provided you can supply all of the additional information such as number of miles, etc.) Method 2 is preferred.

Yachtmaster Coastal: Motor - Option 1

Without RYA Coastal Skipper Practical certificate:

• 2 days as skipper on vessels of less than 24 meters

Note: No more than half of the required miles can be on vessels over 24 meters

Yachmaster Coastal: Motor – Option 2 A & B

  With RYA Coastal Skipper Practical Certificate:

Can be used to enter OOW 3000GT program and modules

A. Mariners with Coastal Skipper Practical Certificate and with more than half of required sea service on vessels less than 24 meters

• 20 days on board
• 2 days as skipper on vessel less than 24 meters

B. Mariners with Coastal Skipper Practical Certificate and with more than half of required sea service on vessels greater than 24 meters

• 30 days on board

Yachtmaster Offshore: Motor  

• 50 days sea time overall on motor vessels
• 5 days in the command position on the vessel (as Master)
• 2500 nautical miles logged with half transiting through tidal waters and half on a vessel of less than 24 meters that is not a tender.
• 5 passages over 60 nautical miles, including 2 overnight and 2 in command (as Master) of vessel.        

Yachtmaster Ocean:

• Obtain Yeachmaster Offshore
• Complete the RYA astro/ocean shorebased theory #306
• Ocean passage of 600 nautical miles or more as captain or mate
• Complete oral exam with RYA examiner successfully

For Commercial Endorsement:

In addition to the SRC and First Aid (must have been taken within 5 years) you will need to obtain an MCA Certificate of Medical Fitness (ENG-1) as well as the Personal Survival Training (4 Modules of STCW 210) and the online Professional Practices & Responsibilities (PPR) Certificate. If you are planning to work commercially, you should simply add the STCW Basic Training Program, which will include the approved Personal Survival and First Aid automatically and will also allow your Yachtmaster CoC to have the STCW endorsement as well. Most boats internationally require this of all crew working commercially. We also recommend the Security Awareness or Designated Security (VPDSD) Course if you are working commercially as well. These are all separate fees from the Yachtmaster Course however MPT offers Package discounts, speak to an MPT RYA Specialist for more information and assistance. There is also a fee candidates will pay to the RYA for the commercial endorsement.

Written & Practical Exam Information:

The written exams are administered at MPT at the end of the shore-based theory segment of your program. They include all of the topics covered in the course. All of the shore-based courses and experience criteria must be fulfilled before the RYA Examiner will conduct the practical assessment. The final exam will be conducted by an independent and unbiased RYA Yachtmaster examiner and takes the form of an extensive oral and practical examination on a motor yacht. Candidates who have taken MPT's Yachtmaster course may use one of the MPT vessels for the exam at no additional fee. The practical exam will take an additional one-two day and is scheduled when the examiner is available and generally immediately after the course, weather permitting.  Once your eligibility has been reviewed (sea time and prerequisites met), the schedule for the practical examination is predicated on several things:

1)The weather as this is a practical underway examination 2)The availability of the RYA Examiner (this is not an MPT employee)

Examinations may need to be scheduled for additional days which may not be consecutive to the dates of the course.

Exam Subjects:

We will review with you the knowledge-based subjects during your shore-based theory week and also fine tune your boat handling skills during your practical course, but you should be familiar with the following areas when you join the class and proficient by the exam date. (Note if you are not already well versed in these subjects when you arrive, you are strongly encouraged to take the Essential Navigation (online course) as there is not sufficient time to cover the basics in the 2-week program. Ask about #333) 

• Knowledge of the International and Inland Rules of the Road.
• Safety. The candidate will be expected to know what safety equipment should be carried on board a yacht.
• Boat Handling, Maneuvering, Docking: Yachtmaster Coastal students will be expected to answer questions & demonstrate ability in simple situations only. Yachtmaster Offshore candidates are expected to demonstrate ability in more complex situations and will also be expected to show a higher level of expertise.
• General seamanship, including maintenance.
• Responsibilities of the skipper
• Navigation, Basic Weather 
• Radio Communication & Signaling
• Command presence, management and direction of crew.
• Essential Navigation (online course)

Practical Exam Fees:

The RYA Examination Fee for the initial examination will be paid by MPT as part of your course tuition. Additional RYA fees are paid by candidate if a subsequent examination is needed.

 If at the end of your course you wish to postpone the practical exam date, you are permitted to return for exam and RYA exam fee paid by MPT, within one calendar year, space permitting.

Additional Recommended or Required Courses:

• Essentials of Navigation (Online Pre-Course) #333
• First Aid & CPR #143 or Take STCW Basic Safety Training #141, 142, 143, 144
• SRC VHF Radio License #303 Required (offered Online) or GMDSS GOC #404
• RYA PPR (Professional Practices & Responsibility) #335 ONLINE COURSE
• MCA Approved Engine Course #440
• USCG Radar Course #148 & ARPA Course #150 or MCA Nav/Radar/ARPA Course #402

If you have three years of yacht service, speak to a career counselor about continuing straight through your OOW or Chief Mate 3000 GT program.

Required Materials

RECOMMEND PRE-STUDY: Essential Navigation online, course #333, COLREGS Study Apps or flashcard, and course notes. AVAILABLE IN MPT SHIPS STORE or bring with you the following: Pencil (mechanical or #2) Paper Chart Eraser (We recommend white- like magic rub or Staedtler), Navigation Tools (parallel rules/Portland plotter/triangles – your choice), Dividers (we recommend two- one as divider and one as compass), Calculator (we recommend the TI-30x), Hand Bearing Compass - optional though recommended (We recommend Weems & Plath #2004). Pick up at MPT when you register or when you check-in: Yachtmaster Shore based Training Manuals & Charts (provided by MPT).

11 day class in Fort Lauderdale

RECOMMENDED PRE-STUDY: Available at MPT Ships Store Complete Course Training DVD Flashcards AVAILABLE IN MPT SHIPS STORE OR BRING WITH YOU: Pencil (mechanical or #2) Paper Chart Eraser (We recommend white - like magic rub or staedtler) Navigation Tools (parallel rules/Portland plotter/triangles - your choice) Dividers (we recommend two - one as divider and one as compass) Calculator (we recommend the TI-30x) Hand Bearing Compass (We recommend Weems & Plath #2004) PICK UP AT SCHOOL WHEN YOU REGISTER OR WHEN YOU CHECK-IN: Yachtmaster Shorebased Training Manuals & Charts (provided by MPT)

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Not suggestions. Thanks for letting me be your student! Alejandro, Friday August 2015 RYA Yachtmaster Offshore / Yachtmaster Coastal / Master of Yachts 200

A bit more time would be nice! But Steve was an awesome instructor.Very easy to follow and very thorough. Arthur, Wednesday November 2013 RYA Yachtmaster Offshore / Yachtmaster Coastal / Master of Yachts 200

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IYT Master of Yachts 200 Tons Limited (Yachtmaster Offshore *)

The IYT Master Of Yachts 200 Tons Limited Certificate of Competency allows the holder to be in charge of a yacht up to 200 gross tons within 150 nautical miles of safe haven and/or to legally stand a watch on a yacht up to 500gt.

It is also one of the requirements for entry to the MCA Officer of the Watch (Yachts) program ( see MCA structure ) and is the first step on the professional yachting promotion ladder.

* This was previously known as Yachtmaster Offshore.

Course Pricing – See All

• MOY 200 Limited Theory only – 7 Days – $1,799
• MOY 200 Limited Practical Power only – 6 Days – $2,699
• MOY 200 Limited (Offshore) Power – 13 Days – $3,899

 Read the Article on the Benefits of the Master of Yachts 200 Limited (MOY)

This course includes: Exam, Charts, Publications, Rule Book, Flip Cards, Navigational Tools, & more.

Qualifying experience for iyt master of yachts 200 tons limited – what you need, candidates must have logged mileage on power yachts:.

50 days on board at sea as an active crew member. For the purpose of this requirement a day is defined as a period of 24 consecutive hours. Parts of a day may be included in this total but a day is not invalidated by a candidate leaving the yacht for a few hours during a cruise. The term “at sea” is defined as being on a vessel outside of any harbor, natural or artificial, in which a cruising yacht could secure or anchor for a prolonged period of time.

3,000 nautical miles while cruising at sea. This mileage must be logged on genuine cruises or passages and not short day trips. At least 2 000 miles must have been completed on coastal voyages and not ocean crossings. It is important that the candidate has spent time in a position of responsibility, at least as watch leader, and has considerable experience of actual boat handling.

It is assumed that during this qualifying mileage the candidate will have gained a working knowledge of the Collision Regulation and the basics of paper chart work for coastal navigation.

30 hours on watch at night underway as an active member of a yacht’s crew. For at least six hours of this night time experience the candidate must have been acting as the vessel’s captain/watch-leader. “Night” in this context is defined as the time between sunset and sunrise.

Verification of this experience should be original and signed by the skipper of the vessel. Candidates claiming sea time during which they were acting as skipper may sign their own entries but independent confirmation is required in the form of Statutory Declarations obtained from a Justice of the Peace.

Students with an Australian Master Class 5 can convert it to a Master of Yachts 200gt Limited, please contact us for more information.

The course is in two stand-alone parts which should ideally, but not necessarily, be taken consecutively.

• 12 Students (max)

Seamanship Theory

• An intensive seven-day course covering the following subjects:
• Navigation including pilotage and passage planning
• Tides including tidal calculations and tidal streams
• Collision Regulations including buoyage
• Meteorology
• Maritime Law

Candidates are expected to have had at least some exposure to these topics during their qualifying passages and it is neither possible nor desirable to teach from scratch at this level. The instruction on each subject is followed by a written exam and a considerable amount of private study is required in addition to the formal instruction provided.

Practical Seamanship Training

Practical training is offered on a power vessel. A five-day course of instruction conducted onboard a yacht covering seamanship skills such as:

• Nautical terminology
• Tides & currents
• Anchors & anchoring
• Boat handling including docking
• Yacht presentation, general boating skills, customs and etiquette
• Coastal navigation and passage planning

The IYT Master Of Yachts 200 Tons Limited Certificate of Competency is Not for Beginners

While intensive instruction will be given, it must again be stressed that this course is not for beginners. Candidates should feel that they are ready for command and have the necessary qualities such as situational awareness, sense of responsibility, leadership ability and basic boat handling skills. The practical instruction can only be expected to formalize and give structure to candidates’ ability to command, not to teach from scratch. A person who has never maneuvered a powerboat in close-quarters cannot reasonably expect to pass.

The final day of the practical course is given over to a practical examination by an IYT Examiner who will assess candidates’ practical ability, their underpinning knowledge and their command ability by means of an extensive oral and practical test on a yacht. Candidates can expect to be examined on any subject covered by the syllabus of the theory or practical courses and to be questioned on any aspect of their yachting experience to date.

Completion of the IYT Master Of Yachts 200 Tons Limited course is by no means a guarantee of passing the practical examination and candidates who feel that they are not yet ready may defer the assessment to a later date.

Upcoming Courses

Iyt moy 200 tons limited theory pyt111, march 4 - march 9, iyt moy 200 tons limited practical pyt130, march 11 - march 15, march 18 - march 22, march 25 - march 30, april 1 - april 6, april 1 - april 5, april 8 - april 12, april 15 - april 19, april 29 - may 4, may 6 - may 10, may 13 - may 17, may 20 - may 25, may 27 - may 31, june 3 - june 7, june 10 - june 15, june 17 - june 21, june 24 - june 28, july 8 - july 13, july 15 - july 19, july 22 - july 26, august 5 - august 10, august 12 - august 16, august 19 - august 23, september 2 - september 7, september 9 - september 13, september 16 - september 20, september 23 - september 28, september 30 - october 4, october 7 - october 11, october 14 - october 19, october 21 - october 25, october 28 - november 1, november 4 - november 9, november 11 - november 15, november 18 - november 22, december 2 - december 7, december 9 - december 13, december 16 - december 20.

Crew Training Courses

We offer MCA Master and RYA Yachtmaster courses in Antibes and Palma for those starting in yachting and all the required modules to reach the highest levels of professional yachting.

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RYA Yachtmaster Training & Exam

RYA Yachtmaster Training and Exam

Course details.

Duration: 5 Days. Starts 9:30am on the date selected during booking and ends by 4pm on the fifth day. This is a practical liveaboard course with meals and accommodation provided.

Location: Mooloolaba and Moreton Bay, Qld. The Whitsunday Islands during August and September.

Yachtmaster Coastal , The RYA Yachtmaster™ Coastal has the knowledge needed to skipper a yacht on coastal cruises but does not necessarily have the experience needed to undertake longer passages.

Yachtmaster Offshore , The Yachtmaster™ Offshore is competent to skipper a cruising yacht on any passage during which the yacht is no more than 150 miles from harbour.

Yachtmaster Ocean , The Yachtmaster Ocean is experienced and competent to skipper a yacht on passages of any length in all parts of the world.

RYA Yachtmaster Fast Track

The RYA Yachtmaster Fast Track programs are scheduled for 2019 and include the Whitsundays, Hamilton Island, the east coast of Queensland, Mooloolaba, Moreton Bay and the Gold Coast. Please follow this link for RYA Yachtmaster Fast Track information: https://learn2sail.com.au/sailing-course/rya-fast-track/

The demand for Skippers and Crew in the Super Yacht industry worldwide is increasing dramatically. There is a definite shortage of personal who are well qualified. If you wish to attain the ‘Master of Yachts 200 Tons’, travel the world on the most exquisite and expensive yachts, visit postcard destinations worldwide and enjoy the benefits of expense free living, get paid and even pick up the odd tip or two, then this is the course for you!

Sunshine Sailing Australia offers professional training to become ‘Master of Yachts 200 Tons’ in conjunction with the Royal Yachting Association (RYA). The scheme is accredited by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) and is emulated throughout the world. The certificates of competence are required by commercial skippers on sailing and motor vessels up to 200 gross tonnes irrespective of length, and as entry to Megayacht qualifications. Additionally, many recreational sailors take RYA Yachtmaster exams as a measure of their competence.

The MCA administers these qualifications. For yachts over 24 metres, the MCA usually require a RYA Yachtmaster Offshore or RYA Yachtmaster Ocean as an entry qualification to their courses.

An RYA Yachtmaster is “a yachtsman or woman competent to skipper a cruising yacht on any passage that can be completed without the use of astro navigation.” This means coastal and offshore passages within 150 miles of a safe harbor. As any yacht skipper will tell you, those passages that are close to land or across shipping lanes are the most difficult, particularly if the weather is rough or the visibility poor. An RYA Yachtmaster needs a wealth of knowledge, not only to cope with plain sailing or motor cruising in sunny weather and flat seas, but also to be able to cope when things go wrong.

As of the 1st July 2014 AMSA (the Australian Maritime Safety Authority) have formally recognised RYA qualifications as acceptable for commercial use in Australian Territorial waters on commercially registered sailing vessels. Holders of the RYA Yachtmaster Coastal, Offshore and Ocean Certificates of Competence can now act as Master on commercial sailing vessels less than 24 [Coastal less than 12] meters LOA up to 100 miles to seaward from the coast or as Mate on commercial sailing vessels less than 35 meters inside the Australian Exclusive Economic Zone. Holders of the RYA Yachtmaster Coastal certificate of competence can act as master on commercial sailing vessels less than 12 meters and up to 15 miles from the coast.

This recognition is achieved by AMSA EX18 – Marine Safety (Sail) Exemption 2014.

Effectively this means that once a person holds all of the necessary certificates they can commence working on commercially registered or surveyed sailing vessels.

To meet the criteria a person must – A. Hold a RYA Yachtmaster Offshore or Ocean certificate of Competence with commercial endorsement from the MCA. (The UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency) B. Hold an approved, in date First Aid certificate. C. Hold a Marine Radio Operators Certificate (minimum of VHF) D. Hold an in date RYA, YA or ISAF Sea survival certificate or Have completed the Elements of shipboard safety units or the relevant STCW course. E. Have completed the RYA Diesel Engine course. F. Have completed the YA powerboat handling course or Have completed the RYA Level 2 powerboat handling course. G. Make a declaration of medical fitness on the approved form.

To take the RYA Yachtmaster exam you need a Marine Radio Operator’s Certificate, a current Senior First Aid Certificate and a minimum sea time of 50 days, 5 days as skipper, 2500 miles, 5 passages over 60 miles, including 2 over night and 2 as skipper. Remember that the examination is essentially a test of ability to take charge of a yacht, so your experience as skipper is most important.

If you are in need of more mileage or training, go to our RYA Fastrack Course for details.

Course Cost

The Training Course: $2,595 (5 days) Yacht hire: $750 RYA Fee: £224 for YM Offshore, or £193 for YM Coastal The RYA exam fee is paid direct to RYA who issue the RYA Yachtmaster plus £33 for the MCA commercial qualification

Run over 5 days which are spent with the instructor covering over all aspects of both theory and practical sailing that will be assessed by the examiner.

Following the training, the exam will occur as scheduled with you. We will contact you to schedule your exam after you book in for the training.

Need more info?

Email us at [email protected] , or call on (07) 5478 2299. We are more than happy to help!

Make an enquiry about this course.

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Yachtmaster Preparation and Exams

We offer  RYA Yachtmaster Exam preparation  on the South Shore of Nova Scotia, the home waters of the schooner ‘Bluenose’. All courses are conducted on the 35′ sloop ‘Michaela’, a centre cockpit Swedish built Hallberg-Rassy.  Some students have referred to a prep week as “sailing boot camp”.

Yachtmaster Ocean Certificate of Competence Qualifying Passage

The holder of RYA/MCA Yachtmaster Ocean is experienced and competent to skipper a yacht on passages of any length in all parts of the world.

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STAGES RYA (Royal Yachting Association)

BLUE SAILING offre un cycle complet de cours afin de répondre à votre besoin particulier. Les cours de la RYA sont devenus une référence d'excellence dans le monde entier et couvrent tous les niveaux, du débutant complet au professionnel confirmé.

Nos cours ont lieu dans les eaux abritées du Golfe du Morbihan et de la baie de Quiberon. Les courants de marée peuvent être forts dans le golfe mais ne portent que très rarement sur les cailloux! Nous vous aiderons à choisir le cours qui vous correspond le mieux.

COURS PRATIQUES ET THEORIQUES

Vous pouvez rejoindre notre cursus à n'importe quel niveau, selon vos connaissances et votre expérience. Vous vivrez à bord du bateau et serez impliqué dans les tous les aspects d'une croisière, depuis la prise de quarts jusqu'au petit coup de main pour finir la vaisselle ! Le bord est non-fumeur. Nos prix sont tout compris (repas à bord, carburant, frais de marina, instructeur...). Nous servons de la cuisine française à bord; vous goûterez aussi la cuisine régionale bretonne. Les repas pris à terre sont à la charge des élèves. Merci d'apporter un sac de couchage, même en été et votre ensemble ciré / pantalon. Gilets de sécurité et harnais sont bien entendu fournis.

Les cours pratiques commencent le dimanche à 19h00 et se terminent le vendredi vers 16h.

Les cours sont assurés par BLUE SAILING, les cours pratiques sont au départ du Crouesty, la durée minimum des cours est de 5 jours, le ratio élèves - instructeur est de 4:1 maximum, aucun ouvrage n’est distribué pendant le cours mais une liste d’ouvrages recommandés est proposée avant le cours, les certificats RYA sont compris dans le cours, tous les cours sont en anglais.

Equipier compétent (5 jours, stage embarqué)

Un cours très pratique destiné aux débutants qui souhaitent participer aux manoeuvres plutôt qu'être de simples spectateurs à bord. Vous êtes l'équipage; sans vous le bateau ne quitte pas la marina, les voiles ne sont pas hissées, la barre n'est pas tenue. A la fin du cours, vous aurez appris à barrer, à envoyer et affaler les voiles, à assurer la veille, à manoeuvrer l'annexe à la rame, et à participer à tous les aspects de la vie à bord. Vous aurez aussi visité des criques et des îles superbes et passé de bonnes vacances !

2400 € (tout compris, inc. TVA 20%)

Skipper premier niveau (5 jours, stage embarqué)

Le cours fondateur, qui couvre la navigation et la manoeuvre du yacht à la voile. Il est destiné à ceux qui veulent pouvoir skipper un bateau avec leur famille ou leurs amis, et possèdent déjà de l'expérience. Vous gagnerez en autonomie et confiance en vous et pourrez par exemple facilement louer un bateau à l'issue du cours.

Skipper confirmé (5 jours, stage embarqué)

L'accent est mis pendant ce cours sur la préparation de plus grandes traversées et l'initiation à la navigation de nuit. Les techniques enseignées supposent une bonne connaissance préalable de la navigation; le cours s'adresse à ceux qui ont l'ambition d'élargir leur horizon et d'entreprendre des navigations plus lointaines ou de naviguer dans des conditions plus exigeantes. La semaine est assez intense et il est préférable de bien maîtriser la théorie avant le début du cours.

Préparation au Yachtmaster Offshore + Examen (stage embarqué)

Le Yachtmaster est souvent le but ultime de ceux qui aspirent à devenir skipper. C'est une qualification reconnue dans le monde entier, qui atteste de la compétence de son titulaire. Le Yachtmaster permet de travailler à titre commercial s'il est complété par un certificat médical et le suivi d'un cours de survie en mer d'une journée. Certains pays hors UK demandent que le Yachtmaster soit complété par quelques modules spécifiques dits Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers 1995 (STCW95).

BLUE SAILING comprend ce qui est important pour réussir l'examen de Yachtmaster et a développé des cours intensifs afin de hisser votre niveau de pratique et vos connaissances à un niveau professionnel. Le nombre de semaines nécessaires est en fonction de votre niveau. L'examen suit immédiatement la dernière semaine de formation.

Nous limitons le nombre de stagiaires à seulement 4 sur nos bateaux de 44 et 48 pieds et à 3 sur notre yacht de 35 pieds. Nous avons fait ce choix car il garantit à chacun un bon niveau de confort et surtout un enseignement personnalisé qui améliore les chances de réussir l'examen.

Nous travaillons sur ces bateaux la partie côtière du cursus : navigation à l’estime de jour et de nuit, simulation de brouillard, manoeuvres voile et moteur, « pilotage », préparation au mauvais temps...

2400 € par semaine (tout compris, hors frais d'examen, inc. TVA 20%)

Traversée pour acquérir de l'expérience (5 jours)

L'objectif est de faire des miles et d'accumuler de l'expérience. C'est une manière efficace autant qu'agréable d'accumuler des miles en vue des qualifications requises pour passer l'examen de Yachtmaster.

Théorie Yachtmaster Coastal et Offshore (5 jours, cours à terre)

Cours de niveau avancé qui constitue la meilleure préparation théorique à l'examen de Yachtmaster Coastal ou Offshore. L'accent est mis sur le travail de carte, la planification de traversées, la sécurité au large et la météo.

2400 € (tout compris, hébergement en pension complète inclus, inc. TVA 20%)

Yachtmaster Ocean (5 jours, cours à terre)

BLUE SAILING prépare au Yachtmaster Ocean. But de formation ultime pour ceux qui ont des envies de long cours, seul le Yachtmaster Ocean permet de s'affranchir de toute limite de distance en navigation professionnelle (transats par exemple). Le stage se concentre sur la maitrise de la navigation astronomique, la météo au grand large, la préparation et la conduite de grandes traversées.

2400 € (tous compris, hébergement en pension complète inclus, inc. TVA 20%)

• Start Yachting
• Competent Crew
• Dayskipper Practical
• Dayskipper All in one
• Coastal Skipper
• Yachtmaster Offshore Preparation
• Milebuilding Cruises
• The ICC (International Certificate of Competency)
• Professional Yachtmaster Offshore Commercial Training Programme
• 1:1 Tuition
• Sailing Trips
• Own Boat Tuition
• Dayskipper Theory
• Online Dayskipper Theory
• Yachtmaster Theory
• Online Yachtmaster Theory
• Online VHF Course
• Sea Survival
• ISAF Offshore Safety
• 2024 Round Ireland Yacht Race
• The 2023 Rolex Fastnet Race Expedition
• Corporate Yacht Racing Club
• Exciting Yacht Racing
• Relaxed Yacht Cruising
• Yacht Charter
• Booking Form

Formation Yachtmaster Offshore intensive

Ce programme de 15 semaines est une formation accélérée de débutant à Yachtmaster Offshore. Elle s’adresse à toutes personnes désirant une qualification professionnelle de skipper reconnue mondialement. Que vous soyez en reconversion professionnelle, en recherche de carrière ou tout simplement en quête d’expérience maritime, cette formation est le début d’une nouvelle vie.

Pour travailler en tant que skipper professionnel en France vous avez besoin du Capitaine 200 voile, qui requiert une formation longue et un an d’expérience en mer.  Le Capitaine 200 est certes plus complet que le Yachtmaster mais n’est reconnu qu’en France et est aussi beaucoup plus long. Le Yachtmaster Offshore peut aussi être votre première étape si votre objectif est d’obtenir le Capitaine 200.

Le Yachtmaster Offshore est le brevet anglais attribué par la Royal Yachting Association (RYA) attestant de vos qualités et connaissances requises comme chef de bord. Il est obtenu après un examen pratique de 10 heures pour lequel nous vous préparons au cours de ces 15 semaines. Irish Offshore Sailing est une école de voile reconnue RYA, qui organise cette formation depuis 2011 avec 100% de réussite. L’examen étant en anglais, la formation aussi, cependant, nous sommes francophones et vous faciliterons l’apprentissage.

Cette formation est intensive et demande une bonne condition physique mais avec du travail et de la volonté, nous vous promettons de vous donner toutes les cartes afin d’obtenir votre Yachtmaster Offshore. Nous avons eu par le passé de vrais débutants, parlant peu anglais ayant relevé le challenge avec succès. Vous aurez aussi la possibilité de profiter de cette expérience pour découvrir l’Irlande lors des navigations et de vos jours de repos.

Le cursus anglais se compose de plusieurs niveaux que nous couvrirons en majorité ensemble lors de ces 15 semaines jusqu’au Yachtmaster Offshore :

• Yachtmaster/Coastal Skipper Theory
• Coastal Skipper Practical
• Yachtmaster Coastal
• Yachtmaster Offshore
• Yachtmaster Ocean

Nous couvrirons aussi les modules nécessaires afin de pouvoir se présenter au Yachtmaster Offshore et l’expérience requise sera aussi assurée :

• VHF short range certificate
• First Aid Medical (premier secours)
• Sea survival (survie en mer)
• 50 jours en mers
• 5 passages de plus de 60 miles dont 2 comme skipper et 2 de nuit.

Certaines écoles de voiles basées en méditerranée vous propose des formations skipper RYA Fast Track mais pour la plupart, cela consiste plus à naviguer au soleil sans trop de vent ou de mer sur des voiliers vétustes. Notre engagement envers vous et de vous former dans des conditions réelles afin que vous obteniez votre RYA Yachtmaster Offshore mais surtout que soyez en mesure de commander un bateau en toute sécurité.

Déroulement de la formation :

Module 1 : Septembre 2017

Semaine 1 : Equipier (Lundi 11 – Vendredi 15 Septembre)

Semaine 2 : Navigation Côtière, cours théorique (Samedi 16 – Dimanche 17, Vendredi 22 – 24 Septembre)

Semaine 3 : Manœuvres (Lundi 18 – Mercredi 20 Septembre)

Semaine 4 : Chef de bord Navigation et Pilotage (Lundi 25 – Vendredi 29 Septembre)

Semaine 5 : Chef de bord niveau 1 (Lundi 2 – Vendredi 6 Octobre)

23 jours de formation

Repos 4 jours (Samedi 7- Mardi 10 Octobre)

Module 2: Octobre 2017

Semaine 1: VHF, Premier Secours, Survie en Mer (Samedi 30 Septembre, Dimanche 1er Octobre et Dimanche 29 Octobre)

Semaine 2 : Navigation hauturière, cours théorique (Mercredi 11– Dimanche 15 Octobre)

Semaine 3 : Navigation 1, (6 jours) Irlande du Nord (Mardi 17- Dimanche 22 Octobre)

Semaine 4 : Manœuvres et conduite de nuit (Lundi 23 – Vendredi 27 Octobre)

Semaine 5 : Chef de bord niveau 2 (Lundi 30 Octobre – Vendredi 3 Novembre)

24 jours, incluant la radio, le premier secours et la survie

Une semaine de repos (Samedi 4 – Lundi 13 Novembre)

Module 3: Novembre 2017

Semaine 1 : Navigation 2 (7 jours) (Lundi 13 Novembre – Dimanche 19) Sud de l’Irlande

Semaine 2 : Preparation au Yachtmaster 1 (Mardi 21 – Samedi 26 Novembre)

Semaine 3: Navgation 3 (7jours) (Lundi 28 Novembre – Dimanche 3 Décembre)

Semaine 4 : Preparation au Yachtmaster 2 (Mardi 5 – Fri 8 Décembre)

Examen final Yachtmaster Offshore (Samedi 9 – Dimanche 10 Décembre)

24 jours incluant l’examen

L’examen du RYA Yachtmaster Offshore est organisé les deux derniers jours de la formation

Coût de la formation RYA/MCA Yachtmaster Offshore

Les 15 semaines           €8,950

Un Module                         €3,750

Deux Modules                        €6,500

Ce qui est inclu:

• La nourriture pour tous les repas lors des cours partiques embarqués.
• L’équipement (Veste de quart, salopette et gilet de sauvetage)
• Le logement pendant les cours pratiques
• Les frais de marina et de carburant

Ce qui n’est pas inclus:  Le logement et les repas en dehors des cours embarqués, c’est-à-dire pendant les cours théoriques (15 jours), les jours de repos et weekends. Nous sommes cependant en mesure de  vous conseiller pour vos loger à moindre coût.

€80 de frais de licence d’opérateur radio

Les frais d’examen dus au RYA pour le Yachtmaster offshore £215 +

Les frais de déplacement de l’examinateur (environ €70 par personne)

Assurance Offshore Yacht Sailing (€60 – €100)

Conseils et recommandations additionnels :

Nous vous conseillons de vous fournir une bonne paire de bottes avant le début du cours et votre propre équipement pour plus de confort. Nous ne croyons pas dans les prospectus attrape l’œil afin de vous convaincre de participer à notre formation, mais préférons convenir d’un appel téléphonique afin de discuter de vos motivations et de répondre à vos questions. Vous pouvez aussi décider de venir faire un premier cours d’un weekend afin de se rencontrer.

Expérience requise

Même si nous n’exigeons pas d’expérience préliminaire en voile, il est préférable d’avoir effectué un stage ou deux et parcouru dans les 500 miles. Il est en effet parfois difficile de satisfaire les 2500 miles nécessaires afin de pouvoir se présenter à l’examen final ce qui vous laisse peu de marge de manœuvre en cas de maladie de deux trois jours. Il est aussi préférable d’être certains que la voile est faite pour vous et que vous ne soyez pas déconcerté en milieu de formation.

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Yacht-Master Sail

Cursus modulaire

Y-m coastal, "fast-prep", yacht-master, y-m off-shore, contrat de formation pro individualisé.

Le Yacht-master sail : Questions/réponses

C'est quoi?

Le Yacht-master est une certification de la RYA (Royal Yachting Association Anglaise, l'équivalent de la FFV) reconnue par la MCA (Marititme & Coastaguard Agency, l'équivalent des Aff Mar).

Ce diplôme certifiant comporte 3 niveaux de compétence: Coastal, Off-shore, Océan. Le yacht-master est reconnu dans le monde de la plaisance professionnelle Anglo-saxone, comme dans la plupart des sociétés de location de voilier du monde entier.

Que vous ayez pour objectif de devenir professionnel de la plaisance ou simplement de bénéficier d'une pédagogie très pragmatique & interactive, afin de valider une certification Anglophone qui vous permettra de larguer les amarres en toute sécurité, ce diplôme est fait pour vous.

Si vous souhaitez valider votre diplôme à titre pro, ce dernier doit être "endorsé": cad remplir les conditions nécessaires au CBS (Certificat de Base à la Sécurité) qui comporte 4 modules très utiles sur le plan pratique (sécurité en mer/lutte au feu/1er secours en mer/Responsabilité maritime), ainsi que du PPR (Practical Professional Responsability) et d'une visite médicale d'aptitude à jour.

Il n'existe pas de cursus type, ni de durée type, cela dépend de votre expérience préalable (se reporter à l’évaluation initiale dans les 3 items qui permettent de définir un projet de formation ad'hoc). Les certifications pratiques & théoriques RYA se déroulent "exclusivement" en Anglais, tout comme les qualifications RYA proposées et limitées aux zones de compétence des bases certifiées.

En combien de temps ?

Une durée maximum de 3 ans est recommandée pour suivre l'ensemble du cursus de formation. Une fois vos pré-requis atteints, nous vous demandons d'avoir validé la certification théorique du niveau correspondant aux certifications pratiques ambitionnées, ainsi que de suivre au minimum une préparation pratique de 8jrs1/2 (hors durée de préparation à l'examen d'une durée de 7jrs1/2): Vous reportez à l'organigramme hiérarchique ci-dessus.

Ou ?   

Nous vous offrons la possibilité de valider vos certifications au départ de notre base principale de St-Malo en Bretagne Nord, centrée géographiquement au départ des iles Anglos-normandes, de l'Angleterre ou encore de l'Irlande. Ainsi que de Plymouth en collaboration avec notre Training centre partenaire Anglo-saxon "Sea Regs", spécialisé dans les certifications du Master200MCA.

Comment travailler en France avec un diplôme de Yachtmaster ?

La France ne reconnaît pas tous les diplômes et qualifications étrangers ou n’autorise pas la navigation pour certains titres étrangers. C’est le cas notamment du Yachtmaster.

Travailler en France et sous pavillon français avec un Yachtmaster est une question qui nous est fréquemment posée par des skippers professionnels titulaires de ce diplôme.

Pour y répondre, Capt’n Boat fait un point sur les différentes solutions qui s’offrent aux skippers diplômés d’un Yachtmaster.

1. États des lieux sur le Yachtmaster

Le Yachtmaster est un brevet anglais, dispensé par le RYA (Royal Yachting Association), avec cours et examens en langue anglaise. Il permet de naviguer sans distance limite de la côte.

Or, les Diplômes RYA, dont le Yachtmaster fait partie, ne sont pas reconnus par les Affaires Maritimes françaises, et ne permettent pas de travailler sur des bateaux portant un pavillon français.

Cela est également valable si ces diplômes sont STCW Endorsed car les Yachtmaster n’ont comme correspondance STCW que le CFBS (Certificat de Formation de Base à la Sécurité). Par conséquent cela n’est pas suffisant pour les autorités françaises qui exigent un certificat d’opérateur radio, un certificat d’aptitude médicale ainsi que les brevets permettant l’exercice de fonctions au niveau opérationnel ou de direction.

2. Solutions pour travailler sur un pavillon français avec un Yachtmaster

Ainsi, si vous souhaitez travailler sur des bateaux battant pavillon français avec votre Yachtmaster vous devrez choisir entre l’une des solutions ci-dessous :

1. Obtenir le diplôme de Capitaine 200

2. Déposer une demande de Validation d’Acquis d’Expérience (VAE) après 24 mois minimum comme capitaine ou second sous pavillon étranger. Le Yachtmaster permet de travailler sous pavillon UK sans endorsement STCW.

3. Utiliser la passerelle qui existe entre le Yachtmaster et le Master 200 GT MCA . Le Master 200 Gt est bien reconnu comme diplôme STCW par la France. Par la suite vous pourrez faire une demande de visa de reconnaissance auprès des autorités françaises.

Attention : L’obtention d’un visa de reconnaissance n’est cependant pas suffisante pour un marin titulaire d’un titre étranger pour exercer le commandement d’un navire français. Pour cette fonction précise, un jury national évaluera le marin s’il n’est pas de nationalité française. Ce jury national, présidé dans sa formation « commerce » par la DIRM, examinera les connaissances de l’officier en langue française et en réglementation maritime nationale.

A. Déclarer ses cotisations sociales

De plus, il faut penser à être en règle au niveau de ses cotisations sociales.

La réglementation française oblige globalement l’affiliation à l’ENIM des skippers.

Tous les marins embarqués sur un pavillon français ont une obligation d’affiliation à l’ENIM (régime de sécurité sociale des marins et gens de mer), selon l’ article L5551-1 du Code des Transports.

Pour les pavillons français immatriculés au RIF :

• Les skippers ressortissants d’un État membre de l’Union européenne ou d’un État partie à l’accord sur l’Espace économique européen ou de la Confédération suisse, bénéficient d’une couverture sociale dans les conditions prévues par les règlements européens portant sur la coordination des systèmes de sécurité sociale qui leur sont applicables. Dans le cas d’un bateau français c’est la loi du pavillon qui s’applique et donc l’affiliation à l’ENIM est obligatoire

Certaines dérogations sont possibles dans les situations de détachements ou de résidence dans le même État que l’employeur.

• Les skippers ressortissants d’un État lié à la France par une convention bilatérale de sécurité sociale sont soumis également à la loi du pavillon du bateau (si français, d’affiliation à l’ENIM) sauf dérogation.
• Les skippers non résidants en France, non ressortissant d’un État membre de l’union européenne, de l’Espace économique européen ou de la Confédération suisse, ni ressortissants d’un État lié à la France par une convention bilatérale de sécurité sociale, sont soumis à la loi choisie par les parties avec le minimum de la protection sociale : «  Les navigants résidant hors de FRANCE et ne relevant pas des dispositions des articles L.5631.1 et L.5631.2 sont assurés contre les risques mentionnés à l’article L.5631-4. Leur régime de protection sociale est soumis à la loi choisie par les parties. Des conventions ou accords collectifs applicables aux non-résidents peuvent prévoir des dispositions plus favorables. La protection sociale ne peut être moins favorable que celle résultant des conventions de l’organisation internationale du travail applicables aux navigants et ratifiées par la France. L’employeur contribue à son financement à hauteur de 50 % au moins de son coût.  » Article L. 5631-3, livre VI du code des transports.

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3. Yachtmaster et pavillon étranger

Une autre solution envisagée par certains skippers diplômés du Yachtmaster serait de travailler en France sous pavillon étranger.

• Cas d’un skipper titulaire d’un Yachtmaster (français ou étranger) : Il peut exercer en France sur un bateau battant pavillon étranger, si la réglementation du pays du pavillon reconnaît le Yachtmaster.

Si vous avez des questions, n’hésitez pas à nous contacter !

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