RYA Yachtmaster

Dates 2010: 4th - 9th October 8th - 13th November 29th Nov- 4 December

RYA Shorebased Yachtmaster / Coastal Skipper This six day advanced course in navigation and meteorology is suitable for students who have already completed the RYA Day Skipper theory course or who have a strong knowledge of navigation and seamanship. The course includes three exam papers. Class sizes are limited to six persons for a friendly environment to ensure you get the best from the course. All course materials are provided. Course Fees (see also packages below left) 795 Euros Course fee includes all training materials. Download PDF information sheet here Are you ready to take RYA Yachtmaster? Click here to try our test and find out...

Dates 2010: 27th September - 2nd October 11th October - 16th October 15th - 20th November 6th - 11th December Package Prices: YMT & YMP 2,300€ (incl all fees) YMT, YMP plus VHF 2,500€ (incl all fees)

RYA / MCA Yachtmaster® Offshore Exam Preparation Course The first four days of this course are spent preparing for the examination for 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 RYA Yachtmaster Theory *equivalent experience can be considered 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 UK registered sailing and motor vessels under 24 metres and as entry to proffesional yachting qualifications. Additionally, many recreational sailors also take the exam as a measure of their competence. Course Fees (see also packages below left) Course fee 1575 Euro (including examination and commercial endorsement fees.) (examination fee £170.00 (per person) payable to the RYA. (Sail to Power conversion fee £95 (per person) payable to the RYA ) Download PDF information sheet here Commercial Endorsement to the RYA Yachtmaster Offshore. In addition to the above you will need; Sea survival course completion certificate (STCW 95 or RYA) ML5 or ENG 1 medical fitness certificate. Fee £30.00 (per person) payable to the RYA.