RYA Yachtmaster Offshore Preparation Week
The RYA Yachtmaster Offshore is an intensive course to prepare an experienced sailor for the Yachtmaster Offshore Practical exam, which will lead to an RYA / MCA Certificate of Competence, which is recognised by maritime authorities worldwide. The Yachmaster Offshore is the most popular qualification for professional sailors in the world.
Prior to the Yachtmaster preparation course you should complete the Yachtmaster shore-based course and sailed for a minimum of 2500 sea miles, including 5 passages over 60 miles and at least two of them as Skipper and two at night. It is not enough to have been on lots of passages only in the Mediterranean or Ocean crossings unless you were actively navigating and making decisions as a Skipper. You will need to have the VHF and First Aid qualification, which we can provide (see below).
If you like to talk to an Instructor, we can arrange for one of our team to call you for a chat and advise you on a good training programme to suit your needs. We want all our sailors to pass the Yachtmaster first time.
The courses start 6pm Sunday and the exams are usually on the Friday finishing late at night, sometimes the early hours of Saturday morning. Whilst our Principal Jim Field is an examiner, it will be an independent RYA examiner that assesses you.
RYA Yachtmaster Offshore exam preparation course price £600. Look at whats included
MINIMUM PRE-EXAM REQUIREMENTS
Previous Sailing Experience: Minimum 50 days, 2500 sea miles including at least 5 passages over 60 miles. You need to have been acting Skipper for at least two of these passages and two of them must have been night passages. Half the sea time must have been sailing in tidal waters. If you are short on sea miles you may prefer to do the Coastal Skipper Course or the Fast track to Yachtmaster course.
First Aid Certificate (1 day course £100)
Radio Course Certificate (1 day course £120 + Radio license fee)
