Preparation and qualification for sailing commercial vessels under 24m for employment opportunities in flotilla, charter, deliveries and instruction.
Commercial Yachtmaster course overview
The Commercial Yachtmaster course provides the training, practical experience and preparation for gaining a commercially endorsed RYA / MCA Yachtmaster (Offshore) certificate. Successful yachtmaster graduates are able to work on a variety of sailing yachts, including charter skipper, flotilla skipper or corporate day sailing.
The yachtmaster course provides a fast and effective way to enter the industry on vessels under 24m. It is also suitable for those looking to gain their RYA Yachtmaster with a view to skippering their own family yacht.
Pre-requisite experience:
None required
Duration:
13 weeks
Qualify for:
Skippering your own yacht, working with charter or flotilla companies, short haul deliveries, or teaching yachting if combined with a RYA Cruising Instructor course.
Minimum of 2,500 tidal miles practical experience in our extensive yacht fleet
Close-quarters handling under power and sail
Skippering and command skills
Pilotage by day and night
Sail setting
Meteorology
Shore based training:
RYA Dayskipper Theory
RYA/MCA Yachtmaster Theory
Sea Survival
First Aid
Diesel Engine Maintenance
Navigation and electronic aids:
RYA Radar training, enhanced by the use of UKSA’s TRANSAS training suite
Use of other navigational aids including GPS, log, depth and electronic charts
Further Training
Crew Essentials Module
The Commercial Yachtmaster does not include the full STCW 95 Basic Training that is required to work on superyachts. If you are considering working on superyachts, it is recommended that you complete the Crew Essentials module prior to starting the Commercial Yachtmaster course. The Crew Essentials module includes the full STCW95 Basic Training alongside Powerboat Level 2.
This new course is designed for Superyacht charter industry professionals. Mediterranean maritime administrations now require jetski operators to have a certificate which means Superyachts carrying jetskis must employ a PWC instructor.
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