This is the serious end of sail training. A course designed to prepare you for the RYA/MCA Yachtmaster Offshore Certificate of Competence examination. The ultimate qualification for pleasure yachtsman. This award can also lead to commercial endorsements.

Duration:

This would normally be 5 days, but does not have to follow any particular pattern. An RYA Examiner would be arranged for the last day.(see schedule for dates)

Previous Knowledge required:

You will need to have completed the Coastal Skipper/Yachtmaster Shorebased Theory course. There are a number of qualifying criteria which we will be happy to explain to you.

Course Overview:

As the course title says this is all about preparing you for the examination. Its a revision of everything that is included in all RYA training course syllabus subjects. You and your Instructor will identify any areas of weakness which require attention and deal with them. Taking this examination can appear to be a daunting experience, so we need to avoid any nasty surprises and give you the confidence to pass.

There are a number of preconditions to taking this examination. RYA syllabus and logbook G15 explains them. However we are here to lead you through the process.

Certificate Awarded:

RYA/MCA Yachtmaster Offshore Certificate of Competence.

This is the pinacle of RYA training. It is a certificate that can be converted for commercial purposes and is recognised the world over as the benchmark of sailing excellence.

Whats included:

Just about everything you will need. All Instruction, accomodation on board - inc. breakfast and lunch hot and cold drinks, all bedding, life jacket, fuel , mooring fees and RYA G15 logbook.

What you need to bring is included in the course joining instructions.

Next Step:

Miles and miles of happy safe sailing or even Instructor training.

Cost:

See our latest prices for this course here.

Full details of each course syllabus can be found in the RYA syllabus and logbook G15. This book can be purchased at a discounted price through our sea school.

All practical courses have a maximum of 5 students to 1 Instructor, so there is plenty of time and opportunity for the Instructor to attend to your personal needs.