Miramar Sailing RYA Conversion Practical Examinations training courses Antigua, Caribbean
RYA Day Skipper Sailing Course availability, discounts and offers in Antigua, Caribbean
Current Scheduled Courses with Availability:
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| 2015 SEASONAL COURSE FEES US$ | |||
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| 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 |
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| YMCOP | 1,445.00 | 1,395.00 | 1,185.00 |
| YMOCNP | 2,490.00 | 2,045.00 | 1,645.00 |
RYA/MCA Yachtmaster Examination Preparation
# Course reference number:
Yachtmaster Coastal or Offshore Prep with Exam: YMCOP
Yachtmaster Ocean Preparation & Exam: YMOCNP
Each of our RYA/MCA Yachtmaster Preparation weeks are open to both Yachtmaster Coastal and Yachtmaster Offshore candidates. We also offer a Yachtmaster Ocean Course Package for those wishing to reach the pinnacle of global skippering
These are the levels that most students aspire to, but they can only be achieved through independent examination. As you would expect, it is a tough examination and some pre-preparation is highly recommended. A “Preparation Week” is not an official RYA course. There is no obligation to undergo one prior to examination.
Our preparation weeks target candidate’s strengths and weaknesses on the first day. Over the next 4 days, weak areas are focused on and honed to examination standard. This offers our examinees the best possible chance of success. Please see our recommended Yachtmaster Preparation with Exam Package. This provides an even better chance of success as it brings theory knowledge right to the front of the brain. Confidence with theory is equally as important as practical skills when it comes to examination.
Course Content:
- Intense practice and perfection of boat handling and navigation skills.
- Familiarisation with the yacht to be used for examination.
- Familiarity with your crew for the examination. Their strengths and weaknesses!
Course Schedule: 09:00 Monday to 17:30 Friday
Course Fees: (see above) to include:
- Student Instructor ratio 4:1. RYA maximum allowed 5:1
- On board accommodation.
- On board catering – Lunch daily.
- 1 day assessment
- 4 days of focused sail training in the warm Caribbean waters.
- 2 days yacht charter for examination.
Qualifications Required
- Restricted (VHF only) Radio Operator’s Certificate.
- First Aid Certificate
Recommended Pre-Course Study
- We recommend “The RYA Yachtmaster Handbook” by James Stevens.
- Please see our Online Store for these and other reading materials plus clothing and travel accessories.
Availability:
- We believe that flexibility is key if we are to deliver the course you want, when you want it.
- Course schedules are established on a demand basis subject to bookings received. Current Scheduled Courses with Availability are shown.
- Let us know your time frame and we will do our utmost to fit you in. We do have 3 yachts and 3 instructors, but are governed by the availability of independent examiners.
Discounts: Are available – please see our current offers.
Accommodation: We offer residential and off site accommodation deals.
Flights: We maintain a watch on special flight deals.