RYA Yachtmaster Offshore

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 kept small for a friendly environment to ensure you get the best from the course. All course materials are provided. Course Fees (see also packages below) 795 Euros Download PDF information sheet here Are you ready to take RYA Yachtmaster? Click here to try our test and find out...

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 i.e 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) Course fee 1450 Euro (plus examination fees of £194 GBP) Sail to Power conversion (1.5 Days plus exam) 600€ plus exam fee of £105 GBP. Next Sail to Power exam date 2nd February 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 £32.00 (per person) payable to the RYA. VHF Dates 2012 16th January 3rd February 16th March 13th April Theory Dates 2012 23rd - 28th January 6th - 11th February 19th - 24th March 16th - 21st April Practical Dates 2012 30th Jan - 2nd Feb 13th - 18th February 26th - 31st March 23rd - 28th April Package Prices for the above dates: RYA Yachtmaster Theory & Practical Preparation Course 2,350€ (including exam fees) RYA Yachtmaster Theory & Practical Preparation Course plus VHF 2,500€ (including exam fees)