Yachtmaster Xpress RYA intensive training Scheme Courses from Miramar Sailing in Antigua, Caribbean
Yachtmaster “Xpress”
# Course reference numbers:
Yachtmaster Xpress Offshore Modules 1-4: YXM14
Yachtmaster Xpress Ocean Modules 1-5: YXM1-5
Yachtmaster Xpress Module 1: YXM1
Yachtmaster Xpress Module 2: YXM2
Yachtmaster Xpress Module 3: YXM3
Yachtmaster Xpress Module 4: YXM4
Yachtmaster Xpress Module 5: YXM5
There is the option of two Yachtmaster “Xpress” packages of Training Modules to take candidates either to RYA/MCA Yachtmaster Coastal or Yachtmaster Offshore, or beyond to the ultimate qualification of Yachtmaster Ocean.
- Both options include STCW, PPR, and VHF courses.
- Availability is fluid as our course schedule is governed by bookings.
The details are:
RYA/MCA Yachtmaster Offshore with STCW, Modules 1 – 4: Total 16 weeks US$15,905
RYA/MCA Yachtmaster Ocean with STCW, Modules 1 – 5: Total 18 weeks US$17,950
The full package of Training Modules is aimed at novice sailors targeting employment in the Commercial Sailing and Super Yacht industry.
Each individual weekly course in the Yachtmaster “Xpress” Package is also available in our annual RYA Sail Training schedule:
Achieves 3 RYA Course Completion Certificates.
Successful completion of this module entitles the student to apply through the RYA for the ICC (International Certificate of Competence) that is generally regarded as the “passport” to bareboat yacht chartering
| M1.1.1 | RYA Competent Crew | Apr 6 & Aug 3 |
| M1.2.2 | RYA Day Skipper Theory | Apr 13 & Aug 10 |
| M1.3.3 | RYA Day Skipper Practical (non tidal) | Apr 20 & Aug 17 |
Achieves 2 x RYA Course Completion Certificate plus experience of 60 mile plus passage making with planning, skippering and overnight sailing.
| M2.1.4 | RYA Coastal Skipper & Yachtmaster Offshore Theory | Apr 27 & Aug 24 |
| M2.2.5 | Mile Building around the Windward & Leeward Islands | May 4 & Aug 31 |
| M2.3.6 | Mile Building around the Windward & Leeward Islands | May 11 & Sep 7 |
| M2.4.7 | Mile Building around the Windward & Leeward Islands | May 18 & Sep 14 |
| M2.5.8 | RYA Coastal Skipper Practical (non tidal) | May 25 & Sep 21 |
Achieves more logged sea miles to reach the criteria for the RYA/MCA Yachtmaster Offshore examination, and more experience of passage making, planning, skippering and overnight sailing.
| M3.1.9 | Mile Building – Antigua – St. Vincent & The Grenadines | Jun 1 & Sep 28 |
| M3.2.10 | Mile Building around St. Vincent & The Grenadines | Jun 8 & Oct 5 |
| M3.3.11 | Mile Building around St. Vincent & The Grenadines | Jun 15 & Oct 12 |
| M3.4.12 | Mile Building around St. Vincent & The Grenadines | JUn 22 & Oct 19 |
| M3.5.13 | Mile Building – St. Vincent & the Grenadines - Antigua | Jun 29 & Oct 26 |
Achieves all the qualifications required to seek employment in the Sailing Industry apart from the medical examination required to achieve a Commercial Endorsement to the Yachtmaster Offshore qualification. This examination has to be done by an approved MCA Doctor. Please see below.
| M4.1.14 | SRC (VHF) Radio online/ PPR online / Yachtmaster Revision | Jul 6 & Nov 2 |
| M4.2.15 | STCW Yacht Crew Training | Jul 13 & Nov 9 |
| M4.3.16 | RYA/MCA Yachtmaster Preparation Week with Examination | Jul 20 & Nov 16 |
Achieves 1 x RYA Course Completion Certificate plus the required passage with astro- navigation sight taking for the RYA/MCA Yachtmaster Ocean examination.
| M5.1.17 | RYA Yachtmaster Ocean Theory | Jul 27 & Nov 23 |
| M5.2.18 | 600 Mile Qualifying Passage with Examination | Aug 3 & Nov 30 |
What is included?
Student/Instructor Ratio
- Practical Courses 5/1 maximum. We aim for 4/1.
- Theory Courses 8/1
Duration
- Practical Courses - 09:00 on Monday through 09:00 on Saturday. Final day may vary for Mile Building
- Theory Courses – 09:00 on Monday through 17:30 on Friday
Catering
- Practical Courses & Mile Building- first day lunch through last day breakfast
- Theory Courses – light lunch
- Catering during off site courses, online courses, weekends and meals ashore are not included.
Accommodation
- Practical Courses & Mile Building – on board all week but some boat cleaning and preparation is expected at weekends.
- Theory Courses – On site optional shared crew room when available
- Assistance with sourcing local off site accommodation
- On site WiFi for online courses.
Course Materials
- All course notes
- All Course Completion Certificates
Examination Fees
- Yachtmaster Offshore
- Yachtmaster Ocean
Yacht Charter
- For independent Yachtmaster Offshore examination
Course Fees
- STCW
- PPR
- All RYA Courses
Throughout each complete package you will have passed by, or visited, almost all of the islands in the Caribbean Chain. There is a split emphasis between a fun sailing holiday and serious sail training. A fabulous introduction to the region and sailing!
Yachtmaster Offshore Examination - minimum age 18.
Before the start of an exam, the examiner must verify the candidate's claim to have the specified sea experience. We will ensure this is fulfilled. Please see here for full details.
All candidates must complete and sign the exam application form, which includes a statement of qualifying experience. Modules 1 - 4 will ensure you meet these criteria.
The content of the exam is set by the syllabus in the RYA publication G15, and the headings in the Report Form. Check these with the examiner.
There are 2 general principles which should be taken as an overall guide.
- 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.
Please read this page for full details on the RYA website carefully before considering applying for examination.
Yachtmaster Ocean Examination
The candidate must provide the examiner with:
- A narrative account of the planning and execution of the qualifying passage
- Navigational records, completed on board a yacht on passages, 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 may be required to answer questions on all aspects of ocean passage making in a yacht, including passage planning, astro navigation, worldwide meteorology, crew management and yacht preparation, maintenance and repairs.
Please read this page from the RYA website carefully before considering applying for examination.
How to apply for a standard commercial endorsement?
Send the following items to RYA Certification, RYA House, Ensign Way, Hamble, Hampshire SO31 4YA:
- Your Yachtmaster Certificate of Competence.
- Your Professional Practices and Responsibilities certificate
- A commercial endorsement application form
- An ML5 or ENG1 medical fitness certificate - download the MCA's ML5 form from the RYA website. They can only accept the latest version of the ML5 form (currently Rev 04/12). Skippers working in category 1 or 0 waters will need the ENG1 medical. Contact the MCA for a list of approved doctors.
- A copy of your RYA Basic Sea Survival certificate or STCW Personal Survival Techniques
- The fee
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Great course! Would definitely recommend to others. Saturday afternoon racing was a great highlight!
Vicky