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RYA Yachtmaster Offshore Exam

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

RYA Yachtmaster Offshore practical exams can be taken under sail or power and your certificate will be endorsed accordingly. The candidate or a training centre provides the boat and the RYA provides an examiner. Note: All qualifying sea time and passages must be gained on vessels appropriate to the type of exam i.e. gained in sailing vessels for a sail exam and power vessels for a power exam.

There is no formal training course leading up to the exam, but those who have not previously taken RYA courses often find it useful to book themselves in for some informal training at an RYA centre prior to their exam. This training can be tailor-made to your specific needs and helps to fill any gaps in your knowledge that may become apparent.

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.

Boats used for exams

You may use your own boat or a boat that you have chartered or borrowed. You will be responsible for ensuring the boat is seaworthy and suitable for the area in which the exam takes place and equipped as shown below.

The boat used must be between 7m and 18m (LOA) and be in sound, seaworthy condition, equipped to the standard set out in the RYA Boat Safety Handbook 2nd Edition (code G103). The boat must be equipped with a full up to date set of charts and navigational publications along with working instruments and either plotter or GPS. In addition to the candidate there should be two crew on board as the examiner will not take part in the management of the boat during the exam.

There may be vessels that will meet the guidelines outlined above but by virtue of their layout, construction, handling characteristics or other factors may be unsuitable for use for an RYA Yachtmaster Practical examination. The RYA reserves the right to refuse an exam on a vessel that, in the view of the RYA Chief Examiner, will not allow the examiner to conduct an examination to the standard required by the RYA/MCA Yachtmaster Qualification Panel.

Before you book your exam please check that you:

• can provide a boat
• have completed the required mileage and experience as skipper
• hold an SRC (Short Range Certificate) or higher level GMDSS radio operators qualification
• hold a valid first aid certificate
• have read the syllabus in RYA Logbook (G158)
• have read and comply with the pre-requisites above.

Additionally if not on the boat, you will need to bring to the exam:

• laminated or waterproof charts
• GPS set (may be hand held)
• tide tables
• pilotage information for the local area, eg pilot books, port information etc
• plotting instruments.
• Photographic ID card or document, such as a passport or driving licence

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 .

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RYA Yachtmaster Offshore

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• RYA Yachtmaster Offshore Requirements
• Course Breakdown
• RYA Yachtmaster Offshore Limited Theory
• RYA Yachtmaster of Yachts Practical Course
• RYA Yachtmaster Offshore Practical Examination
•  RYA Yachmaster Offshore Certificate
• RYA Yachtmaster Offshore Commercial Endorsement

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

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Yachtmaster Offshore Training

The IYT Worldwide Yachtmaster Offshore certificate is a recreational certificate of competency to command sailing and/or power vessels up to 24 metres in length up to 150 nm offshore. It is a comprehensive theory and live aboard course consisting of five days classroom theory and a practical component of six days for sail or five days for power including the practical on the water examination. The minimum age to obtain this certification is 18. Candidates must either hold a recognised VHF Radio Operators Certificate or must take the full IYT VHF-SRC Marine Communications course and school must place order for this certificate while placing order for the Yachtmaster Certificate of Competency.  If ordering VHF at the same time as Yachtmaster Offshore Certificate please upload a note to this effect.  We have provided a sample note to upload when placing order. * Please note that we do not accept ISSA VHF qualifications.  (I f you are unsure if your radio license will be accepted, please send a scanned copy of the front and back of your license to [email protected] .  We will verify that your license is sufficient to receive the IYT Yachtmaster Offshore license).  

The courses are designed to provide the highest standard of maritime education for the recreational yachtsman and woman and for those who are serious about obtaining the best nautical qualifications available. They are ideal for those who greatly want to expand their knowledge and experience and increase their confidence in commanding a yacht. For those who are taking the courses, completion of the five-day STCW Basic Safety training courses is not required but highly recommended. The five-day STCW course covers Firefighting, Sea Survival, First Aid and Personal Safety and Social Responsibilities.

It has come to our attention that it has not been made perfectly clear to all IYT Worldwide yachtmaster candidates that this certification is for recreational use only and may never be upgraded to a professional certificate. Therefore, we require all candidates taking a recreational IYT Worldwide Yachtmaster Coastal, Offshore or Ocean course to complete an acknowledgement prior to taking the course.

It is important to understand that an IYT certificate is a qualification that can be used across the globe. Therefore, unlike other training organisations, IYT insists on an understanding of IALA Regulations in Areas A & B, weather systems in the North & Southern hemispheres, tidal calculations for the Mediterranean and North America and the effects of tropical revolving storms.

Yachtmaster courses are not for beginners. This six-day comprehensive high-level shore based course includes assessment papers and written examinations. Candidates are advised that a considerable amount of private study and varied cruising experience is required in addition to the formal instruction provided.

IYT’s Yachtmaster Offshore Sail Certificate covers command of a sailing vessel with a sail area of greater than 80 square metres/861 square feet. Please see the official statement here .

Certificate Limitations

• Command of a vessel up to 24 meters in length
• up to 150 miles offshore
• not for commercial use

Note: Yachtmaster Offshore is a recreational course that can be taught in any language BUT cannot be upgraded to the professional Master of Yachts certificate.

What are the minimum entry requirements to apply for the IYT Yachtmaster Offshore course?

1. 50 days on board a yacht at sea as an active crew member. 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 harbour – natural or artificial – in which a cruising yacht could secure or anchor for a prolonged period of time.

2. Have logged 3,000 miles in a yacht while cruising at sea (power or sail). This mileage must be logged on genuine cruises or passages but 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 considerable time of actual vessel handling.

3. Thirty 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/watchleader. “Night,” in this context, is defined as the time between sunset and sunrise.

4. A current medical examination and a colour blindness eyesight examination, which allows the participant to safely perform the relevant duties on a yacht, including being able to see and distinguish lights and signals of other vessels and navigational marks in typical weather conditions without risk to him/herself, other crewmembers or the safe operation of the vessel.

5. A six-hour VHF Radio Operators course covering the general rules and procedures for the safe operation of a VHF marine radio. If you do not have a valid VHF certificate this course may be conducted on board the yacht or in the classroom prior to joining the practical course.

Minimum sea time must have been met prior to the final examination.

What does the exam consist of?

Written theory examinations will occur during the course. The final examination is an oral and practical test on board a yacht. Candidates must demonstrate that they have sufficient ability to handle, dock, and anchor the boat with a required level of confidence. Candidates can expect to be examined on any subject contained within the syllabus and to be questioned on any of their yachting experience to date.

In the event that the examiner considers an examinee not to have achieved the required standards, a certificate will not be issued. In this case, a confidential report will be sent to the candidate outlining the reason or reasons for failure and suggesting remedial action that could lead to the successful completion of the course. Completion of the IYT Worldwide Yachtmaster Offshore course is not a guarantee of passing the examination and receiving your certificate.

How do I apply for enrolment?

Candidates may apply to any of the participating IYT Worldwide Partner Schools worldwide who offer this course. In order to apply for the IYT Worldwide Yachtmaster certification courses, a detailed yachting resume must be sent to your IYT training school for evaluation.

Candidates may sit the shore-based course prior to having all the above requirements.

Verification of the above yachting experience must be original and signed by the skipper of the yacht in which the candidate was sailing. Candidates claiming sea time during times when they were acting as skipper may sign their own entries but independent verification may be required and checked by IYT Worldwide.

What is required for my final Yachtmaster examination?

All of the courses and criteria must be fulfilled before a candidate may apply to take the final on-board examination.

What does the final exam consist of?

The final exam will be conducted by an IYT Worldwide Yachtmaster examiner and takes the form of an extensive oral and practical test on a yacht (either power or sail). Candidates can expect to be examined on any subject covered by the syllabus of the shore based or practical courses and to be questioned on any aspect of their yachting experience to date.

In the event that the examiner considers an examinee not to have achieved the required standards and/or the candidates ability as Captain does not reach the required standard, and/or the prerequisites have not been met for the IYT WorldwideYachtmaster Offshore, a Yachtmaster Coastal certificate may be issued in the interim. In this case, and if requested, a personal report will be sent to the candidate outlining the reason or reasons for failure and suggesting remedial action prior to re sitting the exam.

Completion of the Yachtmaster Offshore certification course is not a guarantee of passing the examination and receiving your certificate.

As you advance and become more proficient as crew or skipper you take on bigger challenges that require proper training to ensure the safety of your family and friends. The bigger the boat or length of adventure the more training you require.

Most of us prefer to spend our time on the water and not in a classroom. To facilitate this, IYT has a series of E-learning courses available for the theoretical part of sail and powerboat training.

• Take one of our online (Elearning) courses for your next level of training.
• Plan your practical training at one of our many schools worldwide to earn your final qualification.
• Book in advance with your school as class sizes and availability may be limited.
• Review the IYT course progression details to learn about professional level courses.
• Spend time on the water and properly log your seatime.

The Boating Lifestyle is one of the most rewarding pursuits available. There is something physically and emotionally invigorating when you are offshore. To enjoy the experience fully you need the proper training & skills to be safe, prepared and command a vessel.

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IYT is the largest provider of crew and skipper certificates for the recreational yachting industry in the world. Learn more about the benefits of an IYT Certificate.

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The IYT Passport is recognized in over 40 countries around the world and offers you an opportunity to study and train worldwide.

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

MPT is the most complete full service private maritime school in the country and has been training mariners since 1983. Our Fort Lauderdale based campuses host over 45,000 square feet of classrooms, deck and engineering training labs, the Ship's Store, and student service facilities.

Preparing for RYA Yachtmaster Offshore / Yachtmaster Coastal / Master...

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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Testimonials

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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RYA Yachtmaster Offshore Fast track

Our newly repackaged Professional Yachtmaster course offers more flexibility than ever before, with flexible start dates to enable you to train your way.

The all-inclusive 12-week course will equip you with the training, preparation and practical experience needed to gain the   RYA Yachtmaster Offshore qualification.

Food and accommodation are included in the price and there are no hidden extras. The training is 2 weeks a month on average. There is no garantee on succes.

Whether you want to sail commercial yachts under 24m for employment opportunities in flotilla, charter, deliveries and instruction, or you would prefer to work on large ocean going yachts and superyachts, Professional Yachtmaster provides a fast and effective way to enter the industry and start your career.

There are no pre-requisites necessary to start the course. All that we ask is that you have enough sailing experience to know that you want a life at sea. The course itself will provide you with the experience, skills and confidence up to and well above the requirements for the RYA / MCA Yachtmaster Offshore qualification.

Waypoint Amsterdam has  inspirational professional instructors and almost guaranteed camaraderie among your fellow sailors — the course will meet your every requirement and more.

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Suggested minimum pre-course experience and recommended knowledge:

Some sailing experience. Enough to know that you like sailing

Course contents:

All trainings needed to become RYA Yachtmaster Offshore

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• Refresher (Fire & PST)
• Elementary First Aid
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• Powerboat Level 2
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• Full Deckhand Pack
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Yachtmaster Offshore: When, Why, and How

In a seafarer’s career, there comes the time when Yachtmaster ticket becomes either a necessity, or the next logical step in professional development. No matter what the reason for the course is, Yachtmaster Offshore requires a thorough preparation and planning as well as some prior knowledge and experience.

• When am I ready to take the course?

The candidate’s eligibility for Yachtmaster Offshore program is defined by a number of requirements. First and foremost, the logged sea time must show a minimum of 2500 nautical miles, about half of which should be in tidal waters. There is a huge debate as to what tidal waters are, and the RYA leaves it to the Yachtmaster candidate to decide whether the passage they undertook happened in a tidal area. The definition offered by the RYA is as follows:

An area is deemed tidal if published stream, current or tidal range data is available, the influence of which is significant enough to require the effects to be taken into account to plan and execute a safe and efficient passage .

But even if the decision to call experience tidal is the candidate’s, the RYA wisely warns that the final judgement will be made by the examiner and recommends to list only those miles that can be backed up with evidence. The qualifying sea time should be gained on motor vessels if the candidate applies for Yachtmaster Offshore Motor license. Sail miles do not count.

The RYA also sets a requirement as to the number of qualifying passages. As defined by the Association, ‘a passage is a non-stop voyage from a departure port / safe haven to a destination port / safe haven ’. For the Yachtmaster Offshore , there must be a minimum of 5 passages over 60 nm each; 2 of those passages should be overnight and 2 when the candidate acted as a skipper. The skipper, as understood by the RYA , is a person nominated and responsible for the planning and execution of a passage including vessel and watch management . It’s important that throughout the 60-mile passage there occurs no change of skippers; otherwise, the passage cannot be deemed as qualifying.

Proper understanding of the skipper’s role is vital for ticking the box of another requirement – 5 days on board acting as a skipper. A day in this case is a period of 8 consecutive hours, and the majority of them should be at sea . In every 24 hours, Yachtmaster candidate can have only one qualifying day onboard.

Last but not least, the RYA’s Yachtmaster Offshore exam pre-requisites put some restrictions as to the tonnage and length: days on board and miles should be gained on vessels up to 500 gt and less than 24 meters LOA.

• When is the best time to take the RYA Yachtmaster Offshore course?

The full program – RYA Yachtmaster Offshore theory and RYA Yachtmaster Practical – takes 10 days to complete; the exam is usually scheduled right after, and candidates need to allow 2 days for it. With the sea, winds, and weather being unpredictable, to the candidates coming from abroad we advise to add an extra day before taking flights back home. Thus, the course is quite a commitment, and most seafarers take it during low Med season. Our Yachtmaster Offshore course is scheduled every month from December throughout April to give options to potential candidates.

• Why take the RYA Yachtmaster Offshore?

Yachtmaster is not for beginners. Commercially endorsed Yachtmaster Offshore Certificate of Competence entitles its holder to master a yacht of up to 200 gt, and that is a big responsibility. That said, one of the reasons to get Yachtmaster is to advance the qualifications from entry to higher level including MCA Officer of the Watch (OOW) or Chief Mate, for which Yachtmaster Offshore CoC is among the required documents. Yachtmaster Offshore Shore-based (theory) certificate is another pre-requisite to apply for the OOW, and it has to be sent along with STCW and other records as a part of the Notice of Eligibility.

 In a scheme of RYA training , Yachtmaster Offshore is preceded by RYA Day Skipper and Coastal Skipper, which allow to navigate 20 and 60 nautical miles offshore accordingly. With Yachtmaster Offshore qualifications, it is possible to skipper a cruising yacht up to 150 miles from harbour, so recreational boaters can have larger areas to explore and longer distances to cover.

• How to apply for Yachtmaster Offshore Program?

If you believe you are ready and meet the pre-requisites mentioned above and outlined on our website , your first step is to get in touch with us by email, phone, or through contact form . Once we receive your enquiry, we will email to you Sea Time Summary and Self-Evaluation forms to fill out, which we will then forward to our instructor to confirm your eligibility. If you are eligible for the course, we will proceed with course booking and securing your place on the training.

Some important things to remember: the candidates for the training should hold a valid Elementary First Aid certificate . For the STCW EFA , it should be issued within the last 5 years, for the RYA First Aid - within the last 3 years. VHF Marine Radio certificate can be offered as a part of Yachtmaster Offshore package , but if you already hold the certificate, we can offer a 100 euros reduction.

Our next Yachtmaster Offshore session starts on the 6 th of December. Click here for more dates.

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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.

14-day unconditional money-back guarantee.

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.

Optional Extras

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.

Combined - RYA Day Skipper & Yachtmaster to fast track your theory learning

RYA Yachtmaster Offshore Prep course 

A RYA Yachtmaster Certificate of Competence is often the ultimate aim of skippers. It is a well known and highly respected qualification worldwide, proving your e xperience and competence as a skipper.

This course is for those who hold the RYA Coastal Skipper certificate or the RYA Yachtmaster Coastal certificate of competence and who are looking to undertake the RYA/MCA Yachtmaster Offshore Exam.

Course content

This is an intensive prep course to prepare you for the RYA/MCA Yachtmaster Offshore exam. The prep course is conducted by our Chief Instructor personally, a fully qualified Yachtmaster Ocean Instructor. During this 5 day course he will assess your ability and coach you in all the disciplines required to pass the exam.

During the course, you will take command of the yacht on passages by day and night and perfection your boat handling techniques under power and sail including the Man-Over-Board recovery drill. In addition, we will brush up and sharpen your skills in passage planning, meteorology, safety at sea, maintenance, navigation, pilotage, knowledge of the International Collision Regulations and "blind" navigation.

A t the end of each day our Chief Instructor will give you a debrief and coach you towards reaching the standard for a successful examination. Each student who wishes to take the exam will be examined for 6-10 hours by an independent RYA Yachtmaster Examiner (examination fee payable to the RYA) as they skipper the yacht on short passages and complete various demonstrations of advanced skippering techniques.  

Ability after the course

After succesfully passing the examination, you will receive the Yachtmaster Offshore Certificate of Competence.

What's included

• Tuition by our Chief Instructor
• Accommodation on board
• Theory booster session
• All meals and drink on board 
• All mooring and fuel fees
• Free parking at our premises  

Supporting courses

We highly recommend participants to first follow the RYA Radar Operator and RYA Diesel Engine course.

You must hold a VHF marine radio license. We recommend the Short Range VHF Certificate course. In addition, you require a valid First Aid Certificate.

If you require more miles you might be interested in joining one of our mile builder trips or becoming a trainee at our C-MASTERS Yacht Delivery Crew. 

Details of this course

Duration:  

The prep course is available as 5 consecutive days. The examination can take place during the following 2 days.

Location from where this course will be delivered:

• Kats (Zeeland, the Netherlands)

Previous experience:  

You should have at least:

• 50 days sea time (5 as skipper)
• 2500 recorded miles of which at least half on tidal waters
• 5 passages over 60 miles (including 2 overnight and 2 as skipper)

Assumed knowledge:

Your knowledge of navigation, radar, diesel engine and meteorology should be to the standard of RYA Coastal Skipper / Yachtmaster Offshore theory course. You must hold a valid First Aid certificate and VHF marine radio licence.

Number of students:  4

Cost:  

• 1520 euro for the 5 days prep course
• 460 euro for the use of the yacht during the examination and the expenses of the RYA examiner

PLEASE NOTE THERE IS AN ADDITIONAL EXAM FEE OF £241.00 PAYABLE TO THE RYA FOR BOOKING YOUR EXAM

The Yachtmaster Offshore Certificate of Competence can be commercially endorsed for anyone with ambition to find work as a professional crew member.

Interested in making ocean passages ? Your next step is enrolling in our RYA Yachtmaster Ocean shorebased theory course, and have us coach you in preparation of your Yachtmaster Ocean Certificate of Competence examination.

Course dates at our training centre in Zeeland:  

• 2 to 5 April plus theory booster on 16 March (exam on 8 and 9 April) - ONE LAST PLACE AVAILABLE
• 20 to 23 April plus theory booster on 12 April (exam on 1 and 2 May) - FULLY BOOKED

Course dates at our training location in Nieuwpoort:

• please request availability for 2024

Overview of all our RYA Sail Cruising offerings

Rya start yachting practical course.

Introductory course for beginning crew members, acquiring experience on board a sailing yacht

RYA Competent Crew - Sail

Learn to steer, sail and manoeuvre a sailing yacht. This course lays the foundation for becoming a knowledgeable and active crew member

RYA Day Skipper - Sail

Intermediate practical sailing course for competent crew members and beginning skippers, with focus on navigation and boat handling

RYA Coastal Skipper - Sail

Advanced skipper course for making long (day and night) coastal / offshore passages with emphasis on passage planning and navigation skills.

Yachtmaster Coastal prep-course/exam

Five days of coaching by our chief instructor to prepare yourself for the RYA Yachtmaster Coastal examination

Yachtmaster Offshore Prep-course/exam

Get yourself properly prepared for the RYA Yachtmaster Offshore examination with some solid coaching and honing of your skills

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• "Fantastic Course to do. It gave me excellent knowledge of navigation using charts and all the inputs that go into ensuring safe passage on the sea. It was delivered the content in a clear and practical way and was of great asssistance all the way." settings Mark Wharton settings ENROL FOR THIS COURSE
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This e-learning course has been developed by Above & Beyond Boating. The course content covers the RYA Coastal Skipper and Yachtmaster Offshore Syllabus.

There are 12 course units, comprising of lessons and activities. Lessons are structured with dynamic content and quiz exercises, which provide immediate feedback, to test your knowledge. On completion of the course units, you will be required to complete some online assessments to receive your certificate.

The RYA course framework has been used with Australian and International scenario based case studies to ensure you finish the course with confidence to undertake coastal passages.

The course takes around 40 hours in total to study. The self-paced e-learning structure allows you to log in and work through the course material in your own time.

RYA/MCA Coastal Skipper & Yachtmaster Offshore Shorebased Course Certificate.

The RYA Coastal Skipper and Yachtmaster Offshore course builds upon the navigation, meteorology, and passage making that is delivered in the  RYA Day Skipper Theory Course . This RYA training course will introduce new topics and develop a deeper understanding of familiar topics. All units of this course have an assumed prior knowledge of the RYA Day Skipper Shorebased Course.

Above & Beyond Boating is here to help! If you are not sure which course is best suited for your skills and future boating aspirations, please contact us today to discuss your pathway.

Once you have completed the twelve units of study, there are three assessment papers to complete in the online course. There is a Chartwork assessment, IRPCS assessment, and a Passage Making assessment.

When you have submitted an assessment attempt, it will be marked by a course instructor, and you will be provided with feedback. If you do not pass your assessment on your first attempt, we will provide feedback to help you prepare for another attempt. You can re-sit an exam again when you are ready.

A formal exam invigilation is required if you intend to gain an MCA large yacht qualification, such as the Officer of the Watch or Master 3000. Should you require a formal exam, we can assist with finding an RYA Training Centre in Australia, or internationally, to invigilate.

Our courses have been specifically designed for an online learning experience. Enrolment in an online course presents a flexible opportunity to work at your own pace. Our team can provide feedback, instruction and personal support to help you get the answers you need. 

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RYA Yachtmaster Offshore Exam

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

RYA Yachtmaster Offshore practical exams can be taken under sail or power and your certificate will be endorsed accordingly. The candidate or a training centre provides the boat and the RYA provides an examiner. Note: All qualifying sea time and passages must be gained on vessels appropriate to the type of exam i.e. gained in sailing vessels for a sail exam and power vessels for a power exam.

There is no formal training course leading up to the exam, but those who have not previously taken RYA courses often find it useful to book themselves in for some informal training at an RYA centre prior to their exam. This training can be tailor-made to your specific needs and helps to fill any gaps in your knowledge that may become apparent.

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.

Boats used for exams

You may use your own boat or a boat that you have chartered or borrowed. You will be responsible for ensuring the boat is seaworthy and suitable for the area in which the exam takes place and equipped as shown below.

The boat used must be between 7m and 18m (LOA) and be in sound, seaworthy condition, equipped to the standard set out in the RYA Boat Safety Handbook 2nd Edition (code G103). The boat must be equipped with a full up to date set of charts and navigational publications along with working instruments and either plotter or GPS. In addition to the candidate there should be two crew on board as the examiner will not take part in the management of the boat during the exam.

There may be vessels that will meet the guidelines outlined above but by virtue of their layout, construction, handling characteristics or other factors may be unsuitable for use for an RYA Yachtmaster Practical examination. The RYA reserves the right to refuse an exam on a vessel that, in the view of the RYA Chief Examiner, will not allow the examiner to conduct an examination to the standard required by the RYA/MCA Yachtmaster Qualification Panel.

Before you book your exam please check that you:

• can provide a boat
• have completed the required mileage and experience as skipper
• hold an SRC (Short Range Certificate) or higher level GMDSS radio operators qualification
• hold a valid first aid certificate
• have read the syllabus in RYA Logbook (G158)
• have read and comply with the pre-requisites above.

Additionally if not on the boat, you will need to bring to the exam:

• laminated or waterproof charts
• GPS set (may be hand held)
• tide tables
• pilotage information for the local area, eg pilot books, port information etc
• plotting instruments.
• Photographic ID card or document, such as a passport or driving licence

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 .

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RYA Yachtmaster Offshore

Der RYA Yachtmaster Offshore ist der anspruchsvollste Schein der Royal Yachting Association und für jeden angehenden Profiskipper Voraussetzung. Selbst in widrigsten Bedingungen ist ein RYA Yachtmaster Offshore stets Herr der Lage und fähig seine Crew auch über einen langen Zeitraum sicher ans Ziel zu bringen. Die Qualifikation ermöglicht Passagen von über 150M Entfernung zum Land und zusammen mit einem RYA Sea Survival kann man ein Commercial Endorsment also die Erlaubnis, diesen Schein kommerziell zu nutzen, erwerben. Du brauchst als Voraussetzung den Seefunkschein SRC und einen First Aid-Kurs.

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Kleine Gruppen mit nicht mehr 3 Schülern pro Schiff und jeder hat eine Einzelkoje

Moderne Flotte

Unterbringung in Einzelkabine

Voraussetzungen

Yachtmaster praxis professional, theoriekurse.

Geloggt:  50 Tage auf dem Schiff, 5 Tage als Skipper, 2500 Meilen (1250 Meilen in Tidengewässern), 5 Passagen von mehr als 60 Meilen, davon 2 als Skipper, 3 Nachtfahrten, Weitere Voraussetzungen:
  Short Range  Certificate, RYA First Aid  Für Commercial Endorsement:   RYA Sea Survival ,  ENG1  (Seetauglichkeitsstest),  RYA PPR.

Ihr solltet  alle Voraussetzungen  zum Zeitpunkt der Prüfung erfüllen. Bitte kontaktiere uns rechtzeitig, wenn Dir noch Meilen oder andere Qualifikationen für den von Dir anvisierten Schein fehlen, in Ausnahmefällen kann man auch Qualifikationen nachreichen.

Für unsere angehenden RYA Yachtmaster bieten wir einen einzigartigen Kurs an: Den  Yachtmaster Praxis Professional.  Anstatt Dich unter Stress in 5 Tagen auf eine Prüfung vorzubereiten, für Die Du im Zweifel nicht bereit bist, haben wir ein zweiwöchiges intensives  Praxistraining im Angebot, in dem wir in den ersten 5 Tagen ein intensives Tiden- und Reviertraining durchführen. Du wirst alle Häfen und Spots kennenlernen, die in der Prüfung drankommen. So haben wir mehr Zeit, Deine Stärken und Schwächen kennenzulernen und frühzeitig Defizite zu beseitigen. Direkt nach dem Tidentraining geht es weiter zu einem  RYA Sea Survival Training,( aufpreispflichtig)  ein Überlebenstraining und Sicherheitstraining, das für jeden angehenden Profiskipper verpflichtend ist- und auch eine Voraussetzung ist, wenn du die Berechtigung für die kommerzielle Nutzung des Yachtmaster Scheins (das sogenannte Commercial Endorsement) erwerben willst. Außerdem erlernst Du alle Dinge, auf die Du als Skipper im Ernstfall vorbereitet sein musst.  Am Tag danach belegst Du außerdem das verpflichtende  First Aid Certificate (aufpreispflichtig) – also einen Ersten Hilfe Kurs speziell für unsere Yachtmaster. Nach dem Wochenende folgt die fünftägige YM Prep die am Freitag um 15 Uhr endet. Der Instructor geht von Bord und der Prüfer prüft Euch am Wochenende durch den Solent. Ende des Törns ist Sonntag um 12:00 in Southampton. So kann der Abflug aus England  ab Samstag  Abend aus London geplant werden. Mit diesem Kurs haben wir beste Erfolgschancen für die Yachtmaster Prüfung erzielt. Kurssprache ist englisch.

Inhalte des Intensivkurses:

Tidentraining  (Möglichkeit 2 Nachtfahrten, sowie 2 Segeltörns als Skipper oder Watchleader zu segeln, beides Voraussetzung für den angehenden Yachtmaster)

RYA Sea Survival:  Eintägiger Kurs direkt im Anschluss an das Crossing the Channel (Voraussetzung für kommerzielle Nutzung. Vielleicht sinnvollstes Training für jeden Profiskipper)

First Aid Certificate:  Am Tag nach dem Sea Survival belegst Du direkt dein Erste Hilfe Kurs, eine Voraussetzung für den Yachtmaster.

RYA Yachtmaster Prep:  Du wirst 5 Tage intensiv auf deine direkt im Anschluss stattfindende RYA Yachtmaster Prüfung vorbereitet. Die Prüfung beginnt dann am Freitag und dauert in der Regel bis Sonntag mittag. Kurssprache englisch.

Prüfungsgebühr: £224 zahlbar per Kreditkarte 

Preis YM Praxis Intensiv: ab 2498 Euro

• Im Preis inbegriffen:
• Tidentraining 5 tägig
• Liegegebühren
• RYA Logbuch
• Welcome Package
• Bettspanntuch und Kissen, sowie Handtücher

Nicht im Preis inbegriffen: – Verpflegung (Wird über Bordkasse finanziert, Instructor geht frei) – Ölzeug (kann gegen 10 Euro pro Tag ausgeliehen werden) – RYA Prüfungsgebühr (ca 210 Pfund vor Ort an den RYA Prüfer zu bezahlen) – Gebühr für die Seetauglichkeit (80 Pfund) –  Bitte immer Schlafsack mitbringen

– Beginn : Montags,  15:00 Ende Sonntags 12:00 (einschließlich exam)

Du hast hier zwei Optionen:

1) Entweder du entscheidest dich für den RYA Yachtmaster Theoriekurs. Dieser Kurs geht über 6 Tage und findet an zwei Wochenenden, jeweils Freitags, Samstags und Sonntags von 09:00-17:00 Uhr statt. Dieser Kurs ist ein Präsenzkurs. 

Alternativ haben wir für unsere angehenden Yachtmaster zwei Online Live Theoriekurse:

Unsere Solent Masterclass.

In diesem Kurs lernst Du alles zu Navigation und TIdenkalkulation. Unser Ziel ist es, Dich ideal auf dein Yachtmaster Training im Solent vorzubereiten. Daher ist die Solent Masterclass auch ein revierspezifisches Training. Wir arbeiten mit echten Karten und Almanach und fertigen bereits wichtige Pilotage Plans an, die Du für deine Yachtmaster Praxis benötigen wirst. So sparst Du während der Praxis wertvolle Zeit und kommst mit den fertigen Pilotage Plans zum Praxis Training! Diese Unterlagen kannst Du auch während der Prüfung benutzen! Ein Riesen Zeit Vorteil!

Unsere MetPlan Masterclass. 

Der zweite Theoriekurs umfasst das Passage Planning und Meteorologie. Wie fertige ich einen Passage Plan an? Auf was ist zu achten, wenn ich den englischen Kanal queren will Richtung Channel Islands? Alle diese Fragen beantworten wir, realistisch, praxisnah- und schon vorbereitend auf deine Prüfung zum Yachtmaster. Während der Praxisprüfung musst Du einen Passage Plan über 60 Meilen dem Prüfer demonstrieren. Diesen fertigen wir bereits hier zusammen an! Außerdem lernen wir alles zu Wetter, was man als professioneller und anspruchsvoller Segler kennen sollte.

Du kannst diese beiden Kurse auch zusammen buchen, und so Geld sparen. Dies machst Du, indem Du die Online LIVE Masterclass buchst.

Alle Kursunterlagen, die für die Kurse benötigt werden, schicken wir Dir vorab per Post zu. Daher solltest Du ein bisschen vor Beginn des Kurses buchen, damit Du die Unterlagen noch erhältst.

Kontaktiere uns bei Fragen rund um den RYA Yachtmaster Offshore Kurs:

Telefon Mo-Fr 10:00-16:00 Uhr: Deutschland +49 32 221 851 860 Österreich +43 720 116 186 Schweiz +41 43 508 23 71

Email:   [email protected]

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RYA Short Range Certificate

Jede Segelyacht muss heutzutage mit einem DSC fähigen Funkgerät ausgestattet sein. Daher musst Du als Skipper einer Segelyacht auch über ein gültiges Funkzeugnis verfügen. Wir bieten Dir verschiedene Optionen an, einen RYA Short Range Certificate Kurs zu belegen. Weitere Informationen erhältst Du hier .

Crossing the Channel

Besonders im Vorfeld zu einem RYA Yachtmaster Kurs empfiehlt Sailing Circle dringend die Teilnahme an einem unserer Crossing the Channel Törns. Hier wird über einen anspruchsvollen Offshore Törn von Südengland nach Frankreich und zu den Channel Islands vor allem die Navigation im Tidegewässern und ohne GPS trainiert. Eine Voraussetzung für die erfolgreiche Teilnahme an unseren RYA Yachtmaster Praxistörns. Weitere Infos findest Du hier .

RYA Sea Survival

Das RYA Sea Survival ist nicht nur ein verpflichtender Kurs, wenn man seinen RYA Yachtmaster mit kommerzieller Berechtigung erhalten will, er ist auch ein sehr sinnvoller Kurs, der auf den absoluten Notfall vorbereitet. Die RYA Sea Survival Kurse finden immer nach einem Crossing the Channel und vor dem Beginn der RYA Yachtmaster Praxistörns direkt in Southampton statt, so dass Du mit einem Aufenthalt in England alle wichtigen Kurse abdecken kannst. Alle wichtigen Infos findest Du hier .

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Yachtmaster® plus Sportseeschifferschein - die ideale Kombination für internationale Profiskipper

Kurse zum yachtmaster® offshore.

Als eine der ersten Segelschulen in Deutschland bieten wir schon seit Jahren in Kooperation mit dem RYA-Instructor Bernd Reese von der DY-Akademie komplette Kurse zum Yachtmaster® Offshore - dem englischen Befähigungsnachweis mit internationaler Reputation.

Veranstalter der Theoriekurse ist die DY-Akademie von Kursleiter Bernd Reese - ein anerkanntes Trainingscenter der RYA.

Die Kurse unter der Leitung von Bernd Reese haben selbstverständlich eine offizielle Anerkennung durch die RYA (der Royal Yachting Association). Die zugehörige Yachtmaster® Offshore Praxisausbildung (ebenfalls mit Bordsprache Englisch) findet im Rahmen von Seetörns im Revier um England statt.

Warum eine Ausbildung zum Yachtmaster®?

Der Yachtmaster® Offshore entspricht inhaltlich weitgehend unserem deutschen Sportseeschifferschein (SSS) und er genießt international ein sehr hohes Ansehen und wird weltweit anerkannt. Das Yachtmaster® Offshore Angebot richtet sich daher in erster Linie an ambitionierte SSS-Inhaber, die eine Skippertätigkeit im Ausland anstreben bzw. einen Einstieg in die internationale Profiseglerszene (z.B. als Deckhand, 1. Mate, Delivery Skipper, Flotilla Skipper, Yacht Instructor oder Skipper/Captain) suchen.

Denn leider ist das Sportbootführerscheinwesen (anders als z.B. beim internationalen KFZ-Führerschein) nicht länderübergreifend geregelt - insbesondere dann wenn es um Fahrten auf gewerblich genutzten Yachten geht (Ausbildungstörns, Crewed Charter, Mitsegeltörns, etc.).

Als reiner Freizeitzkipper ist man mit den amtlichen deutschen Sportbootführerscheinen wie z.B. dem SBF-See , dem Sportküstenschifferschein (SKS) , dem  Sportseeschifferschein (SSS) und dem Sporthochseeschifferschein (SHS) auch im Ausland bestens bedient und auch rechtlich immer auf der sicheren Seite.

Für gewerblicher Skipper auf Schiffen unter deutscher Flagge ist der Besitz der amtlichen deutschen Sportbootführerscheine sogar zwingend vorgeschrieben - aber sobald es um eine internationale gewerbliche Skippertätigkeit auf britisch geflaggten Schiffen geht, kommt man am Yachtmaster® Programm der RYA nicht mehr vorbei.

Die englische MCA (Maritime & Coastguard Agency) erkennt in der entsprechenden englischen Schiffsbesetzugsverordnung für Yachten, die unter der Red Ensign Flagge fahren (z.B. UK, Bermudas, Gibraltar, Australien, Neuseeland, etc.) ausschließlich die Yachtmaster® Zertifikate als Befähigungsnachweis des Skippers an.

Genau aus diesem Grund bieten wir jetzt deutschen Yachtskippern das englische YachtmasterC Programm der RYA an.

Der hier angebotene Yachtmaster® Offshore berechtigt zur Führung von Yachten bis 24m bzw. 200 Tonnen im Seebereich bis 150 Seemeilen (Offshore).

Der Yachtmaster® Offshore ist einer der höchsten Befähigungsnachweise in der privaten und in der gewerblichen Sportschifffahrt auf Yachten unter britischer Flagge. Dementsprechend klein und exklusiv ist jedes Jahr der Kreis der deutschen Bewerber.

Interessenten für eine Yachtmaster® Offshore-Ausbildung wenden sich am besten per Email an die [email protected] . Weitere  Kontaktmöglichkeiten gibt´s hier

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Croatia, Split

RYA Yacht Master Offshore Croatia Split 7 days

Starting from €1299

Pick the right week and any extras below. In case you have any questions reach out to [email protected]

Starts at: Saturday 14:00

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Sailing in sunny Croatia

Globally recognized RYA certificate

Description:

Duration: 7 days

The RYA Yachtmaster Preparation week for “Yachtmaster Coastal” and “Yachtmaster Offshore” Certificates of Competence are gained by examinations conducted by RYA Yachtmaster

It is a requirement for overseas examinations and also good practice to ensure you have the opportunity to become familiar with the yacht. And also your crew is plus to get an understanding of the examination and cruising area. The cruising area in the adriatic is perfect for exams with excellent pilotage opportunities good sailing winds and the warm weather definitaly makes it more enjoyable.

Please note the Yachtmaster preperation course is not designed to be teaching you sailing skills for the first time.

The Aim of the course is to polish and improve sailing performance and skills. You should read the full details of the exam requirements plus read the entire scheme syllabus in the G158 log book, we recommend doing before booking the course.

During the course you will visit some some if the 1000 islands in Croatia that will include the islands of Brac, Solta, Hvar and Vis all weather dependent, but expect to have an enjoyable training holiday.

PREREQUISITES YACHT MASTER OFFSHORE

It is essential that you satisfy all pre-requisites of mileage. Also make sure your experience and completed courses have been fulfilled prior to booking this preparation week. Do you want to refresh your sailing techniques? during the Yachtmaster preparation week there is plenty of opportunity to brush up on some of the areas that may be covered during your exam.

– Exam fee for this level is currently £215 paid direct to the RYA on your exam form. – Minimum age: Candidates must be aged 18 or over. – Radio Operator’s Qualification: A SRC VHF Radio or higher grade of marine radio certificate. – First Aid: A valid First Aid certificate, only certain ones are accepted. – RYA Coastal Skipper / Yachtmaster Theory certificate within 2 years is strongly recommended. – Sea Time: All within the last nine years in a hands on capacity on sailing yachts between 9 and 24 meters – 50 days, periods of 24hours living aboard visiting different marinas.

AFTER COMPLETION

After achieving Yachtmaster you may wish to add a Commercial Endorsement and STCW Basic Safety Training STCW2010/95. Once added and endorsed it will give you a wider scope for employment opportunities around the world. You may wish to convert to power through a RYA Sail to Motor Conversion Course. Converting would then make you become dual qualified

The course includes

• Preparation for sea
• Passage planning
• Emergency situations
• Yacht handling under power
• Yacht handling under sail
• Passage making
• Night cruising
• Adverse weather conditions

Please bring with you

• Enough warm clothes
• Waterproof clothes
• Meals during the day
• Materials and boat
• Accommodation on the boat
• Bed linen and towels
• RYA books and certificates
• Final boat cleaning
• Breakfast and lunch on the boat

Not included

• Food and drinks
• Food and drinks for the instructor
• Airport Transfers
• Croatian tourist tax
• Marina fees

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