This intensive training course is suitable for those aspiring to a professional qualification and in need of advanced skills. It combines our 7 day Yachtmaster Theory Course with 11 days of advanced training and exam preparation under the guidance of one of our highly qualified RYA Yachtmaster instructors.

What's covered on this course?

RYA Yachtmaster Theory - 7 days

You'll start by spending 7 days in our Gibraltar classroom learning advanced navigation, meteorology and consideration for potential issues associated with longer passages. This will include appropriate management of all aspects of your yacht to maximise crew comfort and safety. At the end of this 40 hour training course, you will be prepared to take the RYA Yachtmaster theory exams.

Skipper Enhancement - 5 days

In the first practical stage of your course, you will begin to learn the intricacies of advanced sail trim and the setting and use of storm sails, asymmetric and symmetric spinnakers. We will focus on emergency procedures such as man overboard and engine/power failure as well as power handling in marinas. Also included in this Skipper Enhancement module is boat husbandry, where you will learn the finer points of maintaining a yacht to a high standard to ensure the continuing safety of the crew on board. This is an essential skill for those looking to become a professional skipper.

Yachtmaster Coastal / Offshore Prep Week and Exam - 6 Days

This final week of your course will be taken up with your preparation week and practical examination. During this week you will be put through your paces, both theoretically and practically by one of our experienced Yachtmaster Instructors. Your Instructor will ensure that you are competent in all aspects of the syllabus prior to your exam at the end of the week. The exam will be conducted on board the same yacht you have been training on, but will be with an external Examiner. On successful completion of this exam, you will have achieved all the elements to be a fully qualified Yachtmaster Coastal / Offshore.

What experience do I need?

Check you're up to scratch and confident with all aspects of the Day Skipper theory syllabus and you'll know you're ready for the RYA Coastal Skipper & Yachtmaster Theory element of this Extended Yachtmaster Preparation. The 7 day Yacthmaster Theory element of this course is very intensive and a massive step up from the RYA Day Skipper Theory, so be prepared to put in some study before you arrive for this course. A thorough knowledge of IRPCS is expected. Check out our blog article Preparing for RYA Coastal Skipper & Yachtmaster Theory

For RYA Yachtmaster Coastal

• If you are a RYA Coastal Skipper, you will need 400 logged miles.
• If you do not hold Coastal Skipper, you need to have a minimum of 800 logged miles - half of which must be conducted in tidal waters, within the last 10 years, including 30 days on board, 2 days as skipper and 12 night hours
• VHF Certificate
• First Aid Certificate
• Over 17 years old

For RYA Yachtmaster Offshore

• You need to have knowledge to RYA Coastal Skipper or RYA Yachtmaster Coastal level.
• You need to have at least 2500 logged nautical miles - half of which need to be conducted in tidal waters, including at least 5 passages over 60 miles with two overnight and two as skipper.
• VHF Certificate
• First Aid Certificate
• Over 18 years old

You will not be examined if you do not have a VHF licence or RYA First Aid or STCW Elementary First Aid certificate.

What's included?

• Accommodation on board throughout the course
• A generous weekly budget to cover the food provisioning of the yacht
• Complimentary accommodation on board during the theory element of the course -the theory element of this course is self catering
• Waterproof clothing
• Bedding and towels 
• Safety equipment
• Mooring fees and fuel
• All charts and publications
• RYA Yachtmaster Theory Course

What's not included?

• Examiners travel & expenses
• Accommodation is not provided after the Yachtmaster exam
• Yachtmaster examination fee : £230 YM Coastal : £266 Yachtmaster Offshore (pay here).  This must be paid directly to the RYA prior to the start of your prep

Upon successful completion of this Extended Yachtmaster Preparation training course you will be awarded the RYA Yachtmaster Theory and RYA Yachtmaster Coastal / Offshore qualification.

Course cost from: £2549

How to book:

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