Yachtmaster (Offshore)
Practical Exam Preparation

Course length

5 days

Pre-requisite experience

Minimum 2,500 miles logged at sea, including 50 days on board, with 5 as skipper, 5 passages of over 60 miles, including 2 overnight and 2 as skipper. At least 50 per cent of this experience must be in tidal waters. VHF Radio Operator's license and First Aid at Sea certificate.

Course overview

An intensive programme for those with considerable experience, designed to ensure you are fully prepared for the exam through fine-tuning areas of weakness. The course reviews all aspects of the RYA syllabus, with a particular emphasis on command skills, boat handling in confined spaces, plus navigation and pilotage techniques in daylight, at night and in reduced visibility. Adverse weather conditions and coping with emergencies are also covered.

Those wishing to be examined should also book the following course which normally follows the exam preparation programme.

RYA Yachtmaster (Offshore – Motor)
Practical exam

Course length

1 weekend

Pre-requisite experience

As for Yachtmaster (Offshore) Practical Exam Preparation course.

Course overview

The examiner will set tasks to enable you to demonstrate your ability as skipper and may also ask questions on any part of the syllabus for all practical and shore based courses up to Yachtmaster Offshore.