Miramar Sailing RYA Courses Yachtmaster Offshore Examination sail training Antigua, Caribbean
Yachtmaster Offshore Examination schedule and availabilty in Antigua, Caribbean
Current Scheduled Courses with Availability:
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| 2015 SEASONAL FEES | ||
|---|---|---|
| CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR: Period including Christmas & New Years Day |
HIGH SEASON: Courses Commencing during November through March |
LOW SEASON: Courses Commencing during April through October |
| UK£210.00 | UK£210.00 | UK£210.00 |
Yachtmaster Offshore Examinations
# Course reference number: XM2
Pre Qualifying Criteria:
These criteria vary according to the grade of RYA/MCA Yachtmaster required. However, in all cases the independent examiner will want to see evidence – usually in the form of a personal logbook – that these have been met, and the supporting qualifications are in place.
The Examination Application Form ensures this is the case.
If there is any doubt regarding the acceptable level of qualifying experience, the examiner will point this out and give the candidate the opportunity to withdraw the application. All experience must have been gained within 10 years of examination.
Criteria and supporting Qualifications:
- 50 days sea time.
- 5 days as skipper.
- 2,500 miles logged of which 1,250 must have been in tidal waters.
- 5 passages over 60 miles, including 2 overnight and 2 as skipper.
- Restricted (VHF only) Radio Operator’s certificate.
- First Aid Certificate.
Form of Examination
- Practical
- One examinee – 8 - 12 hours.
- Two examinees – 10 - 18 hours.
Examiner’s Responsibility
- It is the examiner's task to give the candidate the opportunity to show that he/she is a competent skipper.
- At the end of the exam the candidate should feel, whatever the outcome, that he/she has had a full, fair, and searching test.
Examination Costs –
- GB£210 in 2015 (approximately US$330) paid to the RYA when the examination application is submitted to the examiner.
- Yacht charter costs are US$150 / day / student. If a Preparation Week is taken prior to examination, yacht charter costs are included in the course fee.
- We try to schedule examinations during the Antigua sailing season when we should have an examiner on island. However, if we have to bring in an examiner from overseas, their travel costs must be paid/shared by the candidate(s).
- We feed and board the examiner so there are no subsistence costs.
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- We believe that flexibility is key if we are to deliver what you want, when you want it.
- Examination dates are established on a demand basis subject to bookings received. Current scheduled dates with availability are shown.