The first four days of this course are spent preparing for the the fifth days examination for the the coveted RYA Yachtmaster®' Certificate of Competence.

The course takes place on a twin engine motor cruiser. Night exercises are included in the course to ensure that all candidates are prepared for this important part of the course.

To be eligible you must have;

• Logged 2,500 NM. Half of these must have been in tidal waters ie. outside of the Mediterranean.
• 5 passages over 60 NM. (Including two as skipper and two overnight).
• 50 days at sea.
• VHF/SRC Certificate
• First Aid certificate (STCW 95 or other recognised certificate)
• Knowledge equivalent to the shore based Yachtmaster/ Coastal Skipper Theory Course For those progressing through the Officer of the Watch
  
  Commercial Endorsement to the RYA Yachtmaster Offshore.
  In addition to the above you will need;
• One day sea survival course completion certificate (STCW 95 or RYA)
• ML5 or ENG 1 medical fitness certificate.

The qualification is accredited by the UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency and is emulated throughout the world. The certificates of competence are required by commercial yacht skippers on sailing and motor vessels under 24 metres and as entry to megayacht qualifications. Additionally, many recreational sailors also take the exam as a measure of their competence.

Course Fee
1475 Euro, plus examination fee £155.00 (per person) payable to the RYA.

Sail to Power conversion fee £85 (per person) payable to the RYA